Policy & Medicine June 13, 2024
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to strengthen nondiscrimination protections and advance civil rights in healthcare. The new rule is effective July 5, 2024 and applies to all healthcare providers who bill Medicare, Medicaid or see patients who are insured through a ACA exchange plan.
This comprehensive rule impacts health systems and medical practices significantly by enforcing a range of compliance requirements. We recently interviewed Alexandra Moylan and Stefanie Doyle, attorneys at Baker Donelson, on key aspects of the rule, its implications for healthcare providers, and practical steps for compliance. The information is drawn from various sources, including HHS, the interviews, and...
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