In 1798, President John Adams signed the Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seamen. Passed by the Fifth U.S. Congress, the legislation authorized the deduction of 20 cents per month from a seamen’s wages to fund medical care for fellow sailors who were sick or injured. It was the first bit of public health legislation made at the federal level in the United States. Today, federal, state, and local authorities — in addition to various regulatory agencies — establish rules intended to protect the public, promote access to care, and ensure that medical professionals both adhere to high … Continue reading 5 Important Regulations in United States Healthcare