There are several statues that govern Bermuda’s healthcare system. These acts and regulations provide a framework for the conduct of many aspects of the healthcare system. The Health Council monitors and enforces compliance with:
Below is a list of health areas currently regulated in Bermuda.
| Health Profession | Act |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professionals Act 1973 |
| Dentist, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dental Technician | Dental Practitioners Act 1950 |
| Medicine | Medical Practitioners Act 1950 |
| Midwife | Midwives Act 1949 |
| Nurse, Nurse Associate, Nurse Specialist | Nursing Act 1997 |
| Optometrist, Optician | Optometrists and Opticians Act 2008 |
| Pharmacist | Pharmacy and Poisons Act 1979 |
| Psychology | Psychological Practitioners Act 1998 |
| Health Provider (Facility) | Act |
|---|---|
| Clinical laboratories | Public Health (Clinical Laboratories) Regulations 2002 |
| Diagnostic facilities producing mammography services | Public Health (Diagnostic Facilities)(Mammography) Regulations 2000 |
| Hospitals | Public Health (Hospitals) Regulations 2002 Bermuda Hospitals Board Act 1970 |
| Pharmacies | Pharmacy and Poisons Act 1979 |
| Residential and Nursing Homes | Residential Care Homes and Nursing Homes Act 1999 |
| Fee Type | Act |
|---|---|
| In-hospital charges for private physicians and dentists | Bermuda Hospitals Board (Medical and Dental Charges) Order 2015 Bermuda Hospitals Board (Medical and Dental Charges) Amendment Order 2017 |
| Hospital fees | Bermuda Hospitals Board (Hospital Fees) Regulations 2017 |
| Standard Health Benefit Premium | Health Insurance (Standard Health Benefit) Regulations 1971 |
| Upfront Payments | Health Insurance (Health Service Providers & Insurers) (Claims) Regulations 2012 |
