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HHS Issues New Rule to Strengthen Nondiscrimination …

(Just Now) WebDownload the News Release Download the News Release - Word. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule under Section …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/26/hhs-issues-new-rule-strengthen-nondiscrimination-protections-advance-civil-rights-health-care.html

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Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities …

(5 days ago) WebSection 1557 is the first federal civil rights law to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in health care. It extends nondiscrimination protections to individuals enrolled in …

https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/section-1557/nondiscrimination-health-programs-and-activities-proposed-rule/index.html

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AMA adopts guidelines that confront systemic racism in …

(8 days ago) WebAccording to the newly adopted guidelines, an effective workplace policy to address systemic racism in a health care setting should: Clearly define discrimination, …

https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/ama-adopts-guidelines-confront-systemic-racism-medicine

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Diversity and Discrimination in Healthcare - StatPearls

(5 days ago) WebHealthcare professionals have a responsibility to address inequity in the medical system. This activity defines the terms “diversity” and “discrimination” and highlights the interprofessional team's role in …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568721/

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Addressing Racial Discrimination in US Health Care Today

(Just Now) WebIt is important to examine patients’ recent experiences with health care from their own perspectives. We report experiences of discrimination based on a national survey …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2777406

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Non-Discrimination in Healthcare Final Rule imposes …

(6 days ago) WebTwo federal agencies under the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Centers for Medicare and …

https://www.dlapiper.com/en-us/insights/publications/2024/04/non-discrimination-in-healthcare-final-rule-imposes-diligence-obligations-on-medicare

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Ending discrimination in health care settings

(5 days ago) WebJoint United Nations statement on ending discrimination in health care settings. The statement lays out three priorities: Discrimination does not occur in a …

https://www.who.int/news-room/commentaries/detail/ending-discrimination-in-health-care-settings

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Structural Racism In Historical And Modern US Health …

(Just Now) WebStructural Racism In Early US Health Care Policy. Since the Jim Crow era (1875–1968), racism has implicitly and explicitly been an integral part of the US government’s …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2021.01466

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Reducing disparities in health care Causes of health …

(8 days ago) WebAddressing Health Care Disparities: Recommended Goal, Guiding Principles and Key Strategies for Comprehensive Policies (PDF) Find information on the goals of the Commission to Reduce Health Care …

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/patient-support-advocacy/reducing-disparities-health-care

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KFF Examines New Rule Giving LGBTQ+ People More Protections …

(1 days ago) WebA long-awaited new rule recently finalized by the Biden Administration gives LGBTQ+ people more protections against discrimination when seeking health care …

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/press-release/kff-examines-new-rule-giving-lgbtq-people-more-protections-against-discrimination-in-health-care/

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Final regulations released for Section 1557 nondiscrimination …

(1 days ago) WebSection 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits discrimination by covered entities in health programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national …

https://global.lockton.com/us/en/news-insights/final-regulations-released-for-section-1557-nondiscrimination-provision-of

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How Present-Day Health Disparities for Black People Are Linked to …

(5 days ago) WebToday, Black people face persistent disparities in health care and health outcomes. These include higher uninsured rates, being more likely to go without care …

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/how-present-day-health-disparities-for-black-people-are-linked-to-past-policies-and-events/

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Disparities in Health and Health Care: 5 Key Questions and …

(9 days ago) WebA health care disparity typically refers to differences between groups in health insurance coverage, affordability, access to and use of care, and quality of care. …

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/disparities-in-health-and-health-care-5-key-question-and-answers/

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Racism and discrimination in health care: Providers and patients

(2 days ago) WebThe Health Care Institution, Population Health and Black Lives. Journal of the National Medical Association, May 2016. Sreshta, Nina, et al. The Social Justice …

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/racism-discrimination-health-care-providers-patients-2017011611015

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How Discrimination in Health Care Affects Older Americans

(5 days ago) WebUnderstanding how federal, state, and health care organizations’ policies and care delivery approaches enable discrimination and racism is an important step in …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2022/apr/how-discrimination-in-health-care-affects-older-americans

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Why Racial Inequities Still Persist in Health Care - The New York …

(7 days ago) WebThe disparity was seen even when Americans from various racial and ethnic backgrounds shared the same insurance, like Medicare, the government health plan for …

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/17/health/racial-disparities-health-care.html

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Revealing Disparities: Health Workers Observations Discrimination

(2 days ago) WebAbstract. Issue: Discrimination against patients in health care settings on the basis of race, ethnicity, or language can negatively impact quality of care and health …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2024/feb/revealing-disparities-health-care-workers-observations

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Discrimination - Healthy People 2030 health.gov

(Just Now) WebDiscrimination is a socially structured action that is unfair or unjustified and harms individuals and groups. 1,2,3,4 Discrimination can be attributed to social interactions …

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

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HHS Announces Proposed Rule to Strengthen Nondiscrimination …

(1 days ago) Web“This proposed rule ensures that people nationwide can access health care free from discrimination,” said Secretary Xavier Becerra. “Standing with communities in …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/07/25/hhs-announces-proposed-rule-to-strengthen-nondiscrimination-in-health-care.html

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Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities

(5 days ago) WebThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) is issuing this final rule regarding section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (section …

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/06/2024-08711/nondiscrimination-in-health-programs-and-activities

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HHS codifies non-discrimination rules, focuses on LGBTQ

(6 days ago) WebThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has finalized two rules strengthening section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), banning all gender- …

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366584254/HHS-codifies-non-discrimination-rules-focuses-on-LGBTQ-protections

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Biden Administration Strengthens Health Care Protections for

(6 days ago) WebThis post originally appeared on The 19th. LGBTQ+ Americans now have greater protections against discrimination when seeking health care, whether from …

https://www.yahoo.com/news/biden-administration-strengthens-health-care-165849268.html

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Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024 Healthcare Equality …

(8 days ago) WebToday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil …

https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/human-rights-campaign-foundations-2024-healthcare-equality-index-reveals-policy-progress-and-gaps-for-lgbtq-inclusion-in-healthcare-facilities-nationwide

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Civil Rights and COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions

(1 days ago) WebThe LAD prohibits discrimination and harassment based on actual or perceived race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, …

https://www.hcdnnj.org/assets/documents/covid%20virus%20crisis%20-%20div.%20on%20civ%20rts%20faqs.pdf

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32 NJ hospitals named LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders

(5 days ago) WebBelow are the 2024 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders in New Jersey: Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus. Atlantic City. Atlanticare Regional …

https://www.app.com/story/news/health/2024/05/08/nj-hospitals-cited-lgbtq-equality-standards/73602550007/

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Florida sues Biden administration over new transgender health …

(3 days ago) WebThe lawsuit takes aim at a new federal rule that would ban discrimination in health care on the basis of gender identity. Demonstrators protest against guidelines …

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/florida-sues-biden-administration-new-transgender-health-care-rule-rcna151112

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Language Barriers in Health Care: Findings from the KFF Survey on

(3 days ago) WebThis brief examines health care experiences among U.S. adults with LEP, drawing on findings from the KFF Survey on Racism, Discrimination, and Health. 1 For …

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/poll-finding/language-barriers-in-health-care-findings-from-the-kff-survey-on-racism-discrimination-and-health/

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California's Medicaid experiment, CalAIM, leans on nonprofits to …

(1 days ago) WebFor instance, L.A. Care Health Plan, the largest Medi-Cal insurer in California, has given $66 million to community organizations for hiring and other CalAIM needs, said …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/14/1251004146/california-medicaid-experiment-calaim-medi-cal-nonprofits

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HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Advance Non-discrimination in …

(5 days ago) WebProposal reaffirms federal protections against discrimination in HHS grants and makes clear civil rights protections previously restricted . Today, the Department of …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/07/11/hhs-issues-proposed-rule-advance-non-discrimination-health-human-service-programs-lgbtqi-community.html

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State of New Jersey

(4 days ago) WebDCR is the state agency responsible for preventing and eliminating discrimination and bias-based harassment in employment, housing, and places of …

https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases20/pr20200820a.html

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DOJ announces task force on health care monopolies and collusion

(6 days ago) WebThe Department of Justice May 9 announced the formation of a task force focusing on competition concerns in health care. The unit, the Task Force on Health …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-10-doj-announces-task-force-health-care-monopolies-and-collusion

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Despite state bans, abortions nationwide are up, driven by …

(9 days ago) WebAccording to the report, telehealth abortions now make up 19% of all abortions in the U.S. In comparison, the first WeCount report which spanned April 2022 through …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/14/1251086997/abortion-increase-research-wecount-telehealth

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Why Medicaid expansion failed in Mississippi and Alabama this

(8 days ago) WebThis spring, Mississippi's legislature considered but ultimately failed to adopt expansion, which would have extended coverage to around 200,000 low-income …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/16/1251691921/medicaid-expansion-mississippi-alabama-south

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South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: Why it is - BBC

(6 days ago) WebSouth Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a controversial new law that will lead to the biggest shake-up in the health sector since the end of the racist …

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1030v3p1r8o

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Walmart's strong first quarter driven by consumers seeking …

(7 days ago) WebBut Walmart is scaling back in areas where it has not done well and said last month that it would close its health centers and virtual care service. Walmart reported …

https://apnews.com/article/walmart-firstquarter-earnings-inflation-economy-2dc446f6df16aa8c1cfc76df81a9ae1f

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8100 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Bergen, Nj 7047 - CarePoint …

(5 days ago) WebLocation: 8100 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Bergen, Nj 7047. CarePoint Health brings quality, patient-focused healthcare to Hudson County, New Jersey. Combining the …

https://carepointhealth.org/location/8100-john-f-kennedy-blvd-north-bergen/

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U.S. Departments of Health & Human Services and Justice Issue …

(5 days ago) WebAn investigation by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) and the United States Attorney’s Office for …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/13/us-departments-health-human-services-justice-issue-letter-findings-state-rhode-island-improper-over-hospitalizations-children-disabilities.html

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