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New federal rules on nondiscrimination in health care

Aug 29, 2024
New HHS rules modify protections for LGBTQ+, disabled patients
The Department of Health and Human Services issued two final rules in May modifying existing rules prohibiting discrimination in health care on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex — including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics — and making health care more accessible for patients with disabilities. Read the full article.