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@HHSOCR

The HHS Office for Civil Rights protects your rights against discrimination and ensures that your health information is private, secure, and accessible.

Washington, DC
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    Jan 20

    is a barrier to ending the epidemic in the U.S. and around the world. We can all stand up to stigma by making sure biases & misinformation don’t keep people from getting tested & accessing prevention, treatment, & support. Learn more:

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  2. Jan 17

    On , and every day, OCR celebrates the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by working to advance civil rights for all.

    Banner with image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reading "Serve on MLK Day and Beyond" with the date of Monday, January 17, 2022
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    Jan 11

    Want to get information about our programs for older adults and people with disabilities sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for ACL Updates at !

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    Jan 7

    As we learn more about the Omicron variant and cases continue to rise in many parts of the United States, staying home, avoiding crowds, and getting vaccinated is the best way to keep you, your family, and your community safe.

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    Jan 6

    Have you seen our latest blog post? 👀 Visit the Health IT Buzz Blog to learn about what EHI is and to understand what health information covers.

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    Jan 4

    The Guide to Getting & Using Your Health Records is a shareable resource for teaching patients how to get and use their health data.

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    Jan 2

    The variant spreads more easily than the original virus that causes . Help stop Omicron by using all the tools to protect yourself and others. Learn more: .

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  8. 30 Dec 2021

    The can be difficult for many people, but you are never alone. Help for your is always available. Find the right resource for you from : .

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  9. 29 Dec 2021

    Apply for the Racial Equity in Postpartum Care Challenge to improve care for Black or African American & American Indian or Alaska Native beneficiaries enrolled in or . Get more information on the challenge here:

    Image of a woman with long brown hair helping a baby walk, with mountains behind them. Text reads: HHS Racial Equity in Postpartum Care Challenge. Innovative Methods to Improve Postpartum Care for Black or African American and American Indian/Alaska Native Women. Logo of the US Department of Health and Human Services is displayed, along with OASH (Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health), Office of Women's Health
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  10. 28 Dec 2021

    OCR Director Lisa Pino spoke at the on the Good Health & Well-Being Panel on 12/7 with other health leaders, highlighting how OCR's work on has an impact. 1/3

    OCR Director Lisa Pino is pictured, addressing the 2021 Hispanic Leadership Summit, with a microphone in her hand. She is seated in a chair, wearing a red blazer, a black turtleneck sweater, and black pants. She has long brown hair and is wearing glasses. The words "Hispanic Leadership Summit" are written on a banner behind her.
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  11. 22 Dec 2021

    OCR and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts have settled a disability discrimination case with The Oaks, a skilled nursing facility, to resolve allegations regarding patients needing Opioid Use Disorder treatment. Learn more:

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  12. 22 Dec 2021

    OCR has issued new guidance on Title VI and programs to ensure that vaccine access is fair, equitable, and free of discriminatory barriers. Read more here:

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  13. 20 Dec 2021

    OCR's new guidance on and disclosures of PHI for Extreme Risk Protection Orders helps clarify legal requirements to better support individuals in crisis: .

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  14. 15 Dec 2021

    Today is the LAST DAY to enroll in an affordable health insurance plan that starts on January 1. Visit to sign up now. .

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  15. 15 Dec 2021

    We are proud to welcome the to the OCR family. OCR stands in partnership with the Initiative and we continue our commitment to ensuring that AA and NHPI people are equitably served when obtaining health and human services.

    Today we officially launched within . to address issues that matter to Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander communities.
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  16. 2 Dec 2021

    The HHS Office for Civil Rights commemorates . Read OCR Director Lisa J. Pino's statement on World AIDS Day 2021 :

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  17. 30 Nov 2021

    OCR has announced five enforcement actions holding healthcare providers accountable for the HIPAA Right of Access. Learn more here:

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  18. 20 Nov 2021

    As we memorialize those we have lost to anti-transgender violence, we stand firm in our commitment to uphold the law and protect the civil rights of all people who access or seek access to covered health programs or activities. - OCR Director Lisa J. Pino.

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  19. 20 Nov 2021

    Let us work together to change hearts and secure a future for transgender people that is free from discrimination, hatred, and violence. — OCR Director Lisa J. Pino. HHS recognizes :

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    18 Nov 2021

    HHS Takes Action to Prevent Discrimination and Strengthen Civil Rights

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