1. Identify, cite the code, and give a short description of one health law found in the common health care statutes document. For the health law selected, evaluate the following.
2. • Evaluate whether the law is a federal or state law, civil or criminal, public or private. How do you know?
   • Why is it important to know when a statute has been modified by administrative regulation, court decision, or new statute? How can you find out about these changes?
   • What are the penalties associated with non-compliance with your law? Why would it be important to you and your organization to avoid these penalties? How could you comply with the law you described?
3. Evaluate the role of the health care administrator or health information technology administrator in legal compliance.
4. • Why is your role important in preventing litigation and supporting legal compliance?
   • What tools are available for legal compliance?