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Health Care Providers Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Roetzel & Andress

ADA Compliance for Medical and Dental Practices: Responding to Inquiries and Investigations

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Join us on the HealthLawHotSpot as host Ericka Adler and Michael Brohman, shareholder and member of Roetzel’s Employment Litigation Group, discuss ADA compliance for medical and dental practices. In this episode, you'll learn...more

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What Employers Need to Know About the Recent EEOC Guidance to Health Care Providers on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a federal law enforced by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), went into effect. The PWFA mandates that employers with at least 15 employees, along...more

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Justice Department Rule on Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment Carries Broad Implications for Healthcare Industry

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently published a final rule on the accessibility of medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) and other accessibility-related practices that promises to have broad impact on the health care...more

Holland & Hart LLP

New ACA 1557 Non-Discrimination Rules: Checklist For Healthcare Providers

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On May 6, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its final rule revamping the non-discrimination regulations issued under § 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.  The revised rules apply to all...more

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DOJ Final Rule on Website Accessibility for State and Local Governments Portends Significant Changes for Private-Sector Websites

The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent release of an advance copy of its final rule on website accessibility for state and local governments under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides a...more

Kaufman & Canoles

DOJ: The ADA’s Effective Communication Requirements Apply to Your Patients Too

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On April 13, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia (the “Office”) sent a Dear Colleagues Letter (the “Letter”) to healthcare providers reminding them of their obligation under the Americans with...more

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Benesch DSO Intelligence Bi-Monthly Report: July - September 2022

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Insurance reimbursements remained stagnant despite higher operating costs for dental practices - According to an August poll by the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute, insurance reimbursements have not...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

CMS Sets New Deadline for Compliance with Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Providers in 25 States and Washington, DC

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To assist health care providers that will soon be required to enforce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued guidance on December 28, 2021 regarding updated timelines for compliance...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Even in COVID, Health Care Providers Still Must Focus on ADA Compliance

Despite the challenges and disruptions posed by COVID-19, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility obligations to patients and health care employees are not suspended in the pandemic. In fact, the time may be...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Mandatory COVID-19 Testing: Is Your Skilled Nursing Facility Prepared?

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many states now are requiring mandatory testing of residents and employees of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, including West Virginia, South Carolina, and Florida. Other...more

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