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Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities

(2 days ago) The standards adopted under the ADA to ensure equal access to individuals with disabilities are generally the same as those required under Section 504. full and equal access to their health care services and facilities; and; reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures when necessary to make … See more

https://www.ada.gov/resources/medical-care-mobility/

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Health Care and the Americans With Disabilities Act

(7 days ago) WEBThe way a place meets its access to health care obligations will depend on who operates it - 1) a state or local government or 2) a business or nonprofit organization. Health care providers must have an accessible facility …

https://adata.org/factsheet/health-care-and-ada

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Healthcare - United States Access Board

(4 days ago) WEBHealthcare. The Board has issued accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment under the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.”. The Board also …

https://www.access-board.gov/healthcare.html

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Accessibility and Compliance with Section 508 HealthCare.gov

(1 days ago) WEBHealthCare.gov Accessibility for People with Disabilities and Compliance with Section 508. HealthCare.gov is committed to making its electronic and information technologies …

https://www.healthcare.gov/accessibility/

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ADA Accessibility Standards - United States Access Board

(3 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of …

https://www.access-board.gov/ada/

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Improving Access to Care for People with Disabilities CMS

(6 days ago) WEBIssue Brief: Increasing the Physical Accessibility of Health Care Facilities (PDF): One of the most prominent challenges for people with physical disabilities is …

https://www.cms.gov/priorities/health-equity/minority-health/resource-center/health-care-professionals-researchers/improving-access-care-people-disabilities

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MODERNIZING HEALTH CARE TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL …

(3 days ago) WEBImproving physical accessibility of health care is an integral part of providing equitable health care. Working to address common barriers improves a provider’s ability to deliver …

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cmsmodernizinghealthcare.pdf

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How To Improve Physical Accessibility at Your Health Care …

(9 days ago) WEBCMS OMH provides technical assistance to organizations working to achieve health equity. For help increasing accessibility in health care settings, visit the CMS Health Equity …

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/physical-accessibility-booklet.pdf

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HHS Accessibility & Section 508 HHS.gov

(6 days ago) WEBSection 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, codified at section 29 USC 794d, as amended, ensures those with disabilities have equal access to government …

https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html

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PolicyExamplesGraphic_2020-1-15 - Health.gov

(Just Now) WEBAccessibility Standards for Health Facilities Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sets accessibility The …

https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2021-09/PolicyExamplesGraphic-2020_AccessibilityStandards.pdf

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Accessibility Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

(3 days ago) WEBThe Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is committed to making the information and resources on the Web sites that it sponsors accessible to the widest …

https://www.ahrq.gov/policy/electronic/accessibility/index.html

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The ADA and Accessibility in Health Care - Corporate Compliance

(3 days ago) WEBThe Barrier-Free Health Care Initiative. The Barrier-Free Health Care Initiative was first announced in 2012 as a way to enforce ADA requirements in health …

https://aihc-assn.org/the-ada-and-accessibility-in-health-care/

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HHS Announces New Policy to Make Coverage More Accessible …

(3 days ago) WEBThe rule also updates Quality Improvement Strategy Standards to require issuers to address health and health care disparities. Expanding Access to Essential …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/04/28/hhs-announces-new-policy-make-coverage-more-accessible-affordable-for-millions-americans-in-2023.html

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AccessibilityStandards for Healthcare - Ministry of Health and …

(5 days ago) WEBdisabilities. Aims of these standards are: To provide access to persons with disabilities to preventive, curative and rehabilitative medical services. To provide a reference guide for …

https://main.mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/Accessibility%20Standard%20for%20Healthcare%20%281%29_0.pdf

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ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND DISPARITIES IN ACCESS - 2021 …

(5 days ago) WEBAccess to healthcare means having “the timely use of personal health services to achieve the best health outcomes.”1 Access to comprehensive, quality healthcare services is …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK578537/

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HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability

(5 days ago) WEBOCR disability discrimination protections. Final Rule advances equity and bolsters protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/01/hhs-finalizes-rule-strengthening-protections-against-disability-discrimination.html

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Access to Health Services - Healthy People 2030 health.gov

(8 days ago) WEBThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (formerly known as the Institute of Medicine) define access to health care as the “timely use of personal health …

https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health/literature-summaries/access-health-services

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Federal Standards & Other Guidance on Physical Accessibility

(Just Now) WEBModernizing Health Care to Improve Physical Accessibility. Lesson 1: Accessibility Requirements & Definitions. Most health care programs, activities, and services are …

https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/MLN/WBT/MLN9033809-Physical-Accessibility/OMHPA/omh-modernizing-healthcare/lesson01/11/index.html

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Health Care Access and Quality - Healthy People 2030 health.gov

(1 days ago) WEBHealthy People 2030 focuses on improving health by helping people get timely, high-quality health care services. About 1 in 10 people in the United States don’t have health …

https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/health-care-access-and-quality

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Accessibility Standards Kern Family Health Care

(6 days ago) WEBKern Family Health Care also utilizes the following drive time/distance standards to ensure adequate accessibility to available services: Provider Type. Time and Distance …

https://www.kernfamilyhealthcare.com/members/member-resources/accessibility-standards/

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Standards Established To Improve Health Care For Kids With …

(1 days ago) WEBA first-of-its-kind consensus statement is outlining new standards for providing health care to youth with autism, intellectual disability and other neurodevelopmental …

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/05/09/standards-established-to-improve-health-care-for-kids-with-disabilities/30874/

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CMS Rule Advances Medicaid and CHIP Care - National Law Review

(6 days ago) WEBOn April 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Final Rule (CMS …

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/cms-issues-final-rule-medicaid-and-chip-managed-care-access-finance-and-quality

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Translating Electronic Product Information (ePIs) for Better …

(1 days ago) WEBThis patient-centric approach supports better health outcomes and contributes to the overall efficiency of the healthcare ecosystem. Uniformity Across Platforms: …

https://www.argosmultilingual.com/blog/translating-electronic-product-information

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Health Rules Boost ACA Standards, Access to Quality Coverage

(5 days ago) WEBThe Biden Administration recently finalized several rules that strengthen Affordable Care Act (ACA) standards and ensure people can enroll in affordable, high …

https://www.cbpp.org/blog/health-rules-boost-aca-standards-access-to-quality-coverage

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ABA Standards (enhanced single file version) - United States …

(3 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of …

https://www.access-board.gov/aba/

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Attorney General Knudsen leads coalition opposing drastic …

(7 days ago) WEBAttorney General Knudsen leads coalition opposing drastic expansion of WHO authority. HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 21 …

https://www.dojmt.gov/attorney-general-knudsen-leads-coalition-opposing-drastic-expansion-of-who-authority/

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Resources to Understand Federal Accessibility Requirements

(Just Now) WEBThe 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design PDF link, also from the DOJ, sets minimum requirements for newly designed and constructed or altered state and local …

https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/MLN/WBT/MLN9033809-Physical-Accessibility/OMHPA/omh-modernizing-healthcare/lesson01/12/index.html

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CMS Announces Minimum Staffing Standards for LTC Facilities

(8 days ago) WEBAs previously reported in HLBytes CMS finalized minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid on April 22, 2024.. …

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/health_law/section-news/2024/may/cms-announces-minimum-staffing-standards-for-ltc-facilities/

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AHA urges need for flexibility in regulation of AI in health care

(7 days ago) WEBAHA May 6 responded to a request for information about the current state of artificial intelligence in health care from Rep. Ami Bera, M.D., D-Calif., urging that any …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-06-aha-urges-need-flexibility-regulation-ai-health-care

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MODERNIZING HEALTH CARE TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL …

(7 days ago) WEB5. Progress has been made to improve physical accessibility of health care facilities, particularly with accessing exterior and public interior spaces of medical buildings (e.g., …

https://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Agency-Information/OMH/Downloads/OMH-Modernizing-Health-Care-Physical-Accessibility.pdf

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Federal Register Documents on Public Inspection for 2024-05-08

(Just Now) WEBMedicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality. Filed on: 04/22/2024 at 4:15 pm 895 Pages (1.96 MB) …

https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2024/05/08

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Increasing the Physical Accessibility of Health Care Facilities

(6 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its health care programs offer important resources to help improve the physical accessibility of health care …

https://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Agency-Information/OMH/Downloads/Issue-Brief-Physical-AccessibilityBrief.pdf

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