HHS Final Rule Addresses Protections Against Disability Discrimination
Published: 05/10/2024
Sources:
- Department of Health and Human Services
Relevant To:
- All Healthcare Organizations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a final rule that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. This rule, titled Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities, advances equity and bolsters protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504).
Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activitie…
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