The U.S. government has introduced several final rules aimed at enhancing protections and accessibility for individuals with disabilities across various sectors. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a rule under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which includes provisions for height-adjustable exam tables, wheelchair-accessible weight scales, and standards for kiosks and mobile health systems. Another rule released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) focuses on access, finance, and quality in Medicaid and CHIP managed care, with legal insights provided by McDermottLaw. Additionally, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been updated to establish technical standards for compliant website and app design, in collaboration with FoxRothschild. Jack Hoadley from Georgetown University discussed the implications of the final rule for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D programs for 2025 on Health Affairs This Week. These updates reflect input from advocates and demonstrate the administration's commitment to preventing discrimination and improving access to healthcare and other services for people with disabilities.
Today on Health Affairs This Week, Jack Hoadley from @Georgetown breaks down the final rule for the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D programs for 2025 and where the market may be heading. https://t.co/VZYifDzqxk
The status quo has subjected our neighbors with disabilities to daily injustices. This much-needed rule will help prevent discrimination for folks with disabilities & help them access healthcare & other essential services. TY @SecBecerra & @HHSGov for heeding advocates' calls. https://t.co/tPBPDXTsYx
The initial 504 rule to protect people with disabilities from discrimination was created before the internet had even been invented – it’s been long overdue for an update. The final rule we unveiled today reflects input from advocates and @POTUS’ commitment to this issue. https://t.co/M0GRjwS06R
People with disabilities are getting updated protections against discrimination in health care under a final Biden administration rule. https://t.co/PGnlDE5YaN
Today, @HHSOCR announced a final rule to bolster protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act – from requiring height-adjustable exam tables and wheelchair accessible weight scales to enforcing standards for kiosks & mobile health systems. https://t.co/LOP4OgKhCf
CMS Releases Final Rule: Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality https://t.co/6ZcXwhgQbU #health #CMS #medicaid #healthinsurance @McDermottLaw https://t.co/h18cDLznhd
ADA Final Rule Introduces Technical Standards for Compliant Website and App Design https://t.co/LWJMHBBcPQ | by @FoxRothschild