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Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender …

https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/section-1557/index.html

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HHS Issues New Rule to Strengthen Nondiscrimination …

(Just Now) WEBDownload the News Release Download the News Release - Word. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/26/hhs-issues-new-rule-strengthen-nondiscrimination-protections-advance-civil-rights-health-care.html

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The Biden Administration’s Final Rule on Section 1557 …

(Just Now) WEBBox 2: Abortion – Protections from Sex Discrimination Includes Pregnancy Termination. The ACA protects providers and programs based on their willingness to …

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/issue-brief/the-biden-administrations-final-rule-on-section-1557-non-discrimination-regulations-under-the-aca/

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Fact Sheet: Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a proposed rule to advance health equity and reduce disparities in health care. The proposed rule, …

https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-providers/laws-regulations-guidance/regulatory-initiatives/1557-fact-sheet/index.html

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Biden Administration Finalizes Updates to Regulations …

(6 days ago) WEBWashington, DC—Today marks a significant milestone in health care equity as the Biden administration has finalized changes to the regulations governing Section …

https://healthlaw.org/news/biden-administration-finalizes-updates-to-regulations-implementing-the-affordable-care-acts-protections-against-health-care-discrimination/

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HHS Proposes Revised ACA Anti-Discrimination Rule

(7 days ago) WEBOn July 25, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a proposed rule to significantly revise the agency’s prior interpretation of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Section

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/hhs-proposes-revised-aca-anti-discrimination-rule

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Questions and Answers on the 2024 Final Rule Addressing

(5 days ago) WEBThe Biden Administration finalized updates to the regulations implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Section 1557 prohibits discrimination on the …

https://healthlaw.org/resource/questions-and-answers-on-the-2024-final-rule-addressing-nondiscrimination-protections-under-the-acas-section-1557/

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U.S. Law and Discrimination in Health Care NEJM

(Just Now) WEBInterview with Kimani Paul-Emile on U.S. laws aimed at protecting against discrimination in health care contexts and why such discrimination endures. 14m …

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2202164

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Non-Discrimination in Healthcare Final Rule imposes …

(6 days ago) WEBTwo federal agencies under the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Centers for Medicare and …

https://www.dlapiper.com/en-us/insights/publications/2024/04/non-discrimination-in-healthcare-final-rule-imposes-diligence-obligations-on-medicare

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Civil Rights & Health Equity - National Health Law Program

(9 days ago) WEBPervasive Inequality in the Health Care System Sustains Discrimination and Poor Health Outcomes quality health care. The National Health Law Program integrates civil rights into all of our substantive …

https://healthlaw.org/our-work/policy/civil-rights-and-health-equity/

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Eliminating Racism In Health Care Before And After The - Health …

(Just Now) WEBRacism And Antidiscrimination Law In Health Care. Efforts to address the legacy of racial discrimination by medical schools and training programs were limited …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/eliminating-racism-health-care-before-and-after-supreme-court-s-affirmative-action

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Health Care Discrimination - FindLaw

(2 days ago) WEBHealthcare discrimination is negative action towards, or lack of consideration of, a person or group in a protected category. Federal laws protect people …

https://www.findlaw.com/civilrights/discrimination/health-care-discrimination.html

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Structural Racism In Historical And Modern US Health Care Policy

(Just Now) WEBStructural racism operates through laws and policies that allocate resources in ways that disempower and devalue members of racial and ethnic minority groups, resulting in …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2021.01466

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Diversity and Discrimination in Healthcare - StatPearls

(5 days ago) WEBHealthcare professionals have a responsibility to address inequity in the medical system. This activity defines the terms “diversity” and “discrimination” and highlights the interprofessional team's role in …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568721/

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Civil Rights and COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions

(1 days ago) WEBincreasing number of questions about how the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) apply to individuals who have …

https://www.hcdnnj.org/assets/documents/covid%20virus%20crisis%20-%20div.%20on%20civ%20rts%20faqs.pdf

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Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities Proposed Rule

(5 days ago) WEBSection 1557 is the first federal civil rights law to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in health care. It extends nondiscrimination protections to individuals enrolled in …

https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/section-1557/nondiscrimination-health-programs-and-activities-proposed-rule/index.html

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U.S. Will Protect Gay, Transgender People From Health Care

(1 days ago) WEBCarolyn Kaster/AP. Gay and transgender people will be protected from discrimination in health care, the Biden administration announced Monday, effectively …

https://www.npr.org/2021/05/10/995418963/u-s-will-protect-gay-and-transgender-people-against-discrimination-in-health-car

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Racism and discrimination in health care: Providers and patients

(2 days ago) WEBThe Health Care Institution, Population Health and Black Lives. Journal of the National Medical Association, May 2016. Sreshta, Nina, et al. The Social Justice …

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/racism-discrimination-health-care-providers-patients-2017011611015

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DHHS Bolsters Non-Discrimination Protections for Recipients of …

(2 days ago) WEBIn a Final Rule issued on May 6, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) finalized regulations implementing Section 1557 of the …

https://www.sheppardhealthlaw.com/2024/05/articles/affordable-care-act-aca/dhhs-bolsters-non-discrimination-protections-for-recipients-of-covered-health-care-services-and-activities/

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Employee and Patient Discrimination in Healthcare - National Law …

(1 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — the federal agency that enforces laws against discrimination by certain health care providers …

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/health-care-providers-it-s-not-just-employee-discrimination-claims-patients-can-have

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N.J.’s health system is failing underserved groups. How can the …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Commonwealth Fund analysis showed some promising gains for underserved communities in New Jersey. Black women, for instance, had the highest …

https://www.nj.com/healthfit/2021/11/njs-health-system-is-failing-underserved-groups-how-can-the-care-divide-be-bridged.html

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HHS codifies non-discrimination rules, focuses on LGBTQ

(6 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has finalized two rules strengthening section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), banning all gender- and …

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366584254/HHS-codifies-non-discrimination-rules-focuses-on-LGBTQ-protections

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Health Care National Center for Transgender Equality

(4 days ago) WEBFederal protections. The Health Care Rights Law, as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits sex discrimination, including anti-transgender discrimination, by most health …

https://transequality.org/know-your-rights/health-care

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Home Care Doctor Must Arbitrate Bias, Pay Claims, Judge Says

(9 days ago) WEBTre'Vaughn Howard. Judge: Agreement was both “mutual and voluntary”. Court rejects woman’s claim that she didn’t electronically sign contract. A home care …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/home-care-doctor-must-arbitrate-bias-pay-claims-judge-says

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32 NJ hospitals named LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders

(5 days ago) WEBBelow are the 2024 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders in New Jersey: Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus. Atlantic City. Atlanticare Regional …

https://www.app.com/story/news/health/2024/05/08/nj-hospitals-cited-lgbtq-equality-standards/73602550007/

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Civil Rights HHS.gov

(3 days ago) WEBWe enforce laws against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, and religion by certain health care and human services providers and health …

https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/index.html

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Denying gender-affirming care coverage violates federal law

(9 days ago) WEBA federal appeals court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that the Houston County, Ga., Sheriff’s Office violated antidiscrimination law by denying transition-related …

https://www.advocate.com/law/anti-trans-health-discrimination-illegal

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Health Care Law Monthly - Alston & Bird

(2 days ago) WEBHEALTH CARE LAW MONTHLY welcomes your comments and opinions. Please direct all correspondence and editorial questions to: Adriana Scior-tino, LexisNexis Matthew …

https://www.alston.com/-/media/files/insights/publications/2012/10/searches-of-hospital-patients-their-rooms-and--bel/files/hcmonthlyoct2012burnette/fileattachment/hcmonthlyoct2012burnette.pdf

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Birds are migrating north. Here's how you can help them

(9 days ago) WEBThen, the Department of Health and Human Services has barred disability discrimination in health care. Disability Scoop's Michelle Diament breaks down the …

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/16/1196981018/here-now-anytime-05-16-2024

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SECTIONS LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW - New York State …

(6 days ago) WEBPotential remedies for proven violations of the laws on discrimination, harassment and retaliation can include reinstatement, compensatory and punitive damages, and …

https://nysba.org/app/uploads/2020/05/The-Layperson-Guide-Explaining-Employment-Laws_5-15-20.pdf

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