Please read attached article “Why is Healthcare Regulation So Complex”. This article mentions a few key health agencies previously covered in the readings and assignments including: Centers for Disease Control (CDC); Food and Drug Administration (FDA); and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). However, lets take a deeper dive into the system shortcomings and consequences of the regulatory system discussed in the article.
Assignment: In your own words, Write a summary analysis of the system shortcomings and consequences of the regulatory system, and answer the following questions:
What is history of Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and why is it important.
Who enforces ERISA
What are ERISA limitations/short comings as it relates to health care.
Identify a federal health care regulatory agency and a private or non-profit agency. Briefly discuss the responsibilities of both agencies.
3/4 pages (no more than five pages).
Please use APA format,Times Roman 12 font, double spaced.
