US Attorney Reminds SNFs Not to Refuse Treatment to People with Substance Use Disorder
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced that United States Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest sent a letter to all skilled nursing…
EEOC Issues Yearly Financial Report
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) detailed its financial management and provided a high-level overview of key performance results in its Fiscal Year 2023…
New Plan Announced to Address Language Barriers and Strengthen Language Access
Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) took the next step in working to ensure greater access to the life-saving services that…
HHS OCR Settles with Massachusetts Skilled Nursing Facility Regarding Disability Discrimination
Today, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and United States Attorney’s Office in the…
DOL, NLRB Sign Agreement to Strengthen Information-Sharing, Outreach on Whistleblower Protections
The US Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the board…
Two Skilled Nursing Care Centers Resolve Allegations of Americans with Disabilities Act Violations
Two nursing home chains in Western Washington have resolved allegations they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by denying admission to prospective residents because…
EEOC Strategic Enforcement Plan Fiscal Years 2024–2028
On September 21, 2023, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) for Fiscal Years 2024–2028. The SEP establishes the…
PA Nursing Homes to Correct Policies Allegedly Discriminating against Persons with OUD
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that her office secured commitments from several provider companies — operating dozens of Pennsylvania nursing homes — agreeing to comply…
California AG Announces $49M Settlement with Kaiser for Illegal Disposal of Waste and PHI
In partnership with six district attorneys, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (collectively…
HHS Issues New Proposed Rule to Strengthen Prohibitions against Discrimination on the Basis of a Disability
The Biden-Harris Administration is taking further action on its commitment to promote access to healthcare and human services for persons with disabilities. Today, the US…