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HHS Issues Proposed Rule on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a proposed rule entitled “Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities.” The proposed rule, designed to advance health equity and protect people from...more

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OCR Provides Guidance Regarding Patient Visitation Rights

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On January 25, 2024, HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance and responses to frequently asked questions regarding nondiscrimination regulations related to patient visitation. Hospitals, long term care facilities,...more

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Final Rule Issued on ACA’s Non-Discrimination Provision for Federally Funded Programs

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Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), in effect since 2010, prohibits discrimination in any federally funded health program on the basis of race, national origin, sex, age, or disability. The Department of Health...more

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