One example of a law in healthcare is the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. It was passed in 2010 and includes provisions such as the individual mandate (requiring most Americans to have health insurance), the expansion of Medicaid, and protections for people with pre-existing conditions.The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which sets national standards for protecting the privacy and security of an individual's protected health information (PHI) in healthcare settings.
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), which requires emergency departments to provide stabilizing treatment to anyone who comes to the emergency department, regardless of their ability to pay.