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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC), also known as Obamacare, is a United States federal statute passed in March of 2010. The Act creates a nationwide insurance system and provides federal... more +
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC), also known as Obamacare, is a United States federal statute passed in March of 2010. The Act creates a nationwide insurance system and provides federal subsidies to reduce the number of uninsured citizens. less -
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Nondiscrimination in Healthcare: HHS’s New Final Rule Under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act

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Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act prohibits discrimination in healthcare based on a number of characteristics including race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability. On April 26, 2024, the Department of Health...more

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[Webinar] Keeping Pace with Industry Concerns: Accessibility, Equity in Healthcare and Gender-Affirming Care - November 17th, 1:00...

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As the industry continues to evolve, access to healthcare remains a key challenge. For certain segments of the population, access to healthcare is not equitable. We will examine how the ADA and state disability and...more

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Anti-Discrimination, Language Access Rules Compliance Deadline Fast Approaching for Health Insurers

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Health insurers and HMOs have a limited time to review the new federal meaningful access rules and amend plan documents accordingly. However, many payors still have not revised their plans to include the required language,...more

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