Lexology January 24, 2024
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) recently published new proposed rules that update and create various requirements under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). In this article, McDermott’s Healthcare Group highlights some of the biggest changes.
In Depth
Furthering the Biden administration’s efforts to ensure comprehensive and equitable access to health services for individuals with disabilities, the DOJ’s Office of Civil Rights and HHS recently proposed significant updates to regulations under the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
HHS’s proposed rule under Section 504 aims to advance equity and bolster protections for...