17 Sep Department of Health and Human Services Announced Proposed Rule for Affordable Care Act
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Tuesday that the proposed rule for Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which will enact regulations that ban discrimination in health care. This is an historic milestone for health equity across the nation.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Tuesday that the proposed rule for Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which will enact regulations that ban discrimination in health care. This is an historic milestone for health equity across the nation.
The new regulations will prevent many types of discrimination in health care, including but not limited to:
Doctors refusing to treat patients because of patients’ gender identity
Hospitals turning away patients who do not speak English
Discrimination based on race, age, disability, or pre-existing conditions
These regulations are now open for public comment until November 9. Advocates can submit a formal comment to HHS to help shape these new anti-discrimination regulations.
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The American Academy of HIV Medicine is a professional organization that supports the HIV practitioner and promotes accessible, quality care for all Americans living with HIV disease. Our membership of HIV practitioners and credentialed providers give direct care to more than three-fourths of HIV patients in the US.
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Amber McCracken
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