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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.
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.
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.
May 15, 2024 · OCR has enforcement authority with respect to health programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or are administered by HHS or any entity established under Title I of the Affordable Care Act or its amendments.
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.
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 ...
