Chief Healthcare Executive September 12, 2023
The government has proposed new steps to ensure providers aren’t denying services. Advocates say people with disabilities too often encounter hurdles to get care.
Individuals with disabilities have long faced obstacles in getting healthcare, and advocates say they hope a new federal proposal could reduce some of those barriers.
The federal government has proposed new measures to ensure those with disabilities aren’t discriminated against when it comes to healthcare.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services last week announced a proposed rule that prohibits discrimination in healthcare decisions or services on the basis of disability. The proposal is expected to be published in the Federal Register on Sept. 14, and the department is inviting public comments for 60 days.
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