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Discrimination is prejudicial treatment related to (or inappropriate consideration of) an individual's actual or perceived membership in a particular class, group or category, such as an individual's... more +

Section 1557: Deadlines Approach, But Long-Term Prognosis Unclear Under Executive Orders

Ballard Spahr LLP on 4/18/2025

Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act mandates nondiscrimination in health care programs managed or funded by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), with upcoming deadlines for compliance set for May and July...more

New CMS Guidance on Use of Algorithms and AI in Prior Authorizations and Utilization Management

Whiteford on 3/1/2024

Use of algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) in prior authorization and utilization management is facing growing criticism and litigation. Notable lawsuits include alleged automatic authorization denials for tests that...more

The State AG Report – 4.28.2023

Cozen O'Connor on 5/2/2023

Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •FTC Targets Optometrists, Ophthalmologists Suspected of...more

Texas Court Enjoins Enforcement of Regulation that Would Forbid Discrimination in Healthcare on the Basis of Gender Identity and...

FordHarrison on 1/19/2017

As LGBTQ rights have taken center stage in political and social issues, FordHarrison has been following ground-breaking litigation related to LGBTQ rights and providing updates. In the latest decision, a federal judge in...more

Telehealth News

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. on 7/14/2015

Iowa Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Telemedicine Abortions - An Iowa Board of Medicine rule requires the presence of a physician when abortion inducing drugs are provided....more

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