Healthcare regulation is the process of establishing laws, rules, and standards to ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of healthcare delivery. This includes regulating healthcare facilities, healthcare professionals, and healthcare practices to protect patients and ensure compliance with ethical standards. Healthcare regulation also involves overseeing healthcare insurance, drug approvals, medical devices, and healthcare technology to ensure that these products and services meet established safety and quality standards. Regulatory bodies and agencies at the local, state, and federal levels are responsible for enforcing healthcare regulations to promote public health and safety.