Lexology July 17, 2023
On May 24, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its first Language Access Annual Progress Report (the Report) reflecting on its advancements since the 2022 HHS Equity Action Plan (Equity Plan) and relaunch of the Language Access Steering Committee. The Report provides a useful framework for providers to understand the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and HHS’ increasingly rigorous expectations for language access for those with limited English proficiency (LEP), aiming to eliminate barriers impeding access to quality healthcare.
As discussed in McGuireWoods’ June 5, 2023 alert, similar to LEP access, the U.S. government’s recent settlements with healthcare providers who allegedly denied deaf and hearing-impaired patients or their caregivers auxiliary aids for effective communication illustrate...
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