HHS codifies non-discrimination rules, focuses on LGBTQ+ protections
- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has finalized two rules strengthening section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), banning all gender- and sex-based discrimination in healthcare organizations or in any HHS grant program. The first final rule, unveiled on April 26, protects members of the LGBTQ+ community, the agency said,...