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The Role of Government in Policy making

Legislative tasks are not easily formed. Within our government there are three branches. The executive branch is the branch that oversees healthcare matters with the president as the “CEO”. The other two branches, legislative and judicial, serve their own purpose each separate from the other two. Each branch contributes its own unique processes in establishing social policy.

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley is a nonprofit organization established in 1960. Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley provides assistance in many different areas. A combination of education, intervention, prevention, and treatment is in place to provide to each client’s needs. Laws and judicial decisions influence this healthcare organizations day-to-day business.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was established in 1996 to protect the rights of individuals when receiving services from health organizations. HIPAA en...

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