Article: “Protections Affirmed for Patients with Disabilities During Pandemic”

Protections Affirmed For Patients With Disabilities During Pandemic

Article Preview: “NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Federal officials announced late last month they have reached an early-case resolution with Tennessee after state officials agreed to update their crisis medical standards of care to ensure they don’t discriminate against people based on disability or age by rationing their care. It’s the fourth such coronavirus-era agreement struck with a state following complaints filed by disability advocacy groups, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights said.” Continue reading this article by Andy Sher at Disability Scoop.