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HHS Proposes Rule Strengthening Section 1557 Protections Against Nondiscrimination in Health Activities

Photo of Justin ChavezPhoto of Vimala DevassyBy Justin Chavez and Vimala Devassy on Posted in Healthcare
On Aug. 4, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its proposed rule, Nondiscrimination in Health Care and Activities (Proposed Rule), to revise its regulations pertaining to Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The aim of Section 1557 is to ensure access to health care and coverage in certain health programs … Continue Reading

HHS and DOJ Issue Joint Guidance on Nondiscriminatory Telehealth Practices

Photo of Vimala DevassyPhoto of Justin ChavezBy Vimala Devassy and Justin Chavez on Posted in Healthcare
To coincide with the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division (CRT) jointly issued Guidance on Nondiscrimination in Telehealth: Federal Protections to Ensure Accessibility to People with Disabilities and Limited English Proficient Persons … Continue Reading
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