Discuss in detail and differentiate between tort law, criminal law, and contract law as they relate to the healthcare setting Federal agencies are increasingly becoming active in investigating violations of healthcare laws. Find a recent case where there has been a violation of healthcare law, such as a case involving fraud, privacy, or security. Discuss the following:

a. What tort or criminal law was violated?

b. Who was the investigating agency?

c.Were there civil or criminal penalties and what were the penalties?

d. In your opinion, was this a fair penalty for the violation that occurred? 

Please include at least 2-3 references to research sources, and all sources should be intext cited using 7th editions.

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Tort Law Criminal Law and Contract Law in the Healthcare Setting Tort Law in Healthcare Tort law in the healthcare setting deals with civil wrongs or injuries caused to patients or healthcare provider... View the full answer