Which of the Following Would Be Considered Permissible Under Section 1557 and the 2020 Final Rule?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Final Rule in June 2020 that revised the 2016 rules for implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This Section prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in certain health programs or activities. The 2020 Final Rule made several significant changes to the way Section 1557 is implemented and enforced. In this article, we explore activities that would be considered permissible under Section 1557 and the 2020 Final Rule. Understanding the Changes The 2020 Final Rule notably eliminates the 2016…