#168 Is Your Practice Compliant with the New Section 1557 Rule of the ACA?

10/07/2024 20 min
#168 Is Your Practice Compliant with the New Section 1557 Rule of the ACA?

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Episode Synopsis

Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is intended to advance health care equity and reduce disparities in health care that may occur through discriminatory practices, or the inability of health care providers to communicate effectively with patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).  In this episode the Divas discuss what dental practices must do to come into compliance with the changes in this rule.Resources:Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Strengthening Nondiscrimination Protections and Advancing Civil Rights in Health Care Through Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act:  Fact Sheethttps://bit.ly/3VYMKhhADA Section 1557:   All you need to Know Regarding Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act  https://bit.ly/45XFoPwADA – Section 1557:  The Basics on What You Must do to Comply   https://bit.ly/3S1mmSIADA Section 1557:  Individuals with Limited Language Efficiency (LEP)  https://bit.ly/4cqGypbHealthCare.gov – Affordable Care Act resources https://bit.ly/3VWdRJD University of the Pacific School of Dentistry  https://bit.ly/45Yd0g5  https://www.thecompliancedivas.com