Health care professionals and leaders must be attuned to current health care legislation and advocacy issues that affect reimbursement, access, costs, quality, and innovation. Federal legislation sets the tone for health care regulation and payment. State legislation regulates health care professionals and health care facilities through licensures, certifications, audits, and surveys. Health care leaders must have a substantive understanding of current legislation and awareness of advocacy needs to represent their organizations, employees, and communities effectively.
