Select one of the following agencies:

• Government or other agency, such as JCAHO, that regulates the health care industry or a particular segment of the industry
• Government agency that regulates prison health care

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that explains the role and impact of the agency on the health care industry or prison health care. Include the following:

• Describe the agency’s structure.
• Explain the organization’s effect on health care.
• Describe one example of the agency carrying out its duties.
• Explain what regulatory authority the agency has in relation to health care.
• Explain how agencies deal with the elements of negligence and intentional torts that could affect risk and quality management for health care organizations.

Cite 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references to support your paper.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

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