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May 9, 2024 · Civil Rights for Providers of Health Care and Human Services. Learn which entities must comply with the nondiscrimination laws, and how to help those entities implement and maintain compliance.
- Provider Obligations
You may also not be such a Covered Entity if you are a...
- Civil Rights Clearance for Medicare Provider Applicants
Civil Rights Clearance for Medicare Provider Applicants. If...
- Compliance & Enforcement
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for...
- Training
Title VI: Language Access During the COVID-19 Pandemic &...
- Resolution Agreements
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for...
- Regulatory Initiatives
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Notice of...
- Regulations Enforced by OCR
OCR has enforcement authority with respect to health...
- Provider Obligations
May 9, 2024 · Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires covered entities to post notices of non-discrimination and availability of language assistance. Sample notices and other resources are available in nearly 50 languages for providers to use.
- Office For Civil Rights (OCR)
May 28, 2024 · Patients in the U.S. healthcare system have certain rights provided to them under the law. These include the right to emergency care, the right to their medical records, the right to informed consent, and the right to make decisions regarding their end-of-life or organ donation.
- Trisha Torrey
May 30, 2024 · This article breaks down the different HIPAA penalties —including civil and criminal penalties—and the maximum penalties for HIPAA violations. Find out who is liable under HIPAA, what the most common HIPAA violations are, and how to ensure compliance and prevent HIPAA violations in your own organization.
- Customer Engineering Expert
May 9, 2024 · 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.
2 days ago · The current legal issues in healthcare compliance present a complex web of challenges for healthcare organizations. From navigating new regulations, such as the Nondiscrimination Final Rule and the CMS interoperability requirements to adapting to legal decisions and ensuring patient rights, healthcare providers must be vigilant and proactive in ...
