Office for Civil Rights

Current and Previously Posted What's New Items

Civil Rights

Health Information Privacy

September 2007

• OCR and the Administration for Children and Families jointly develop civil rights Frequently Asked Questions and Answers - 9/27/07

• OCR posts summary of a comprehensive compliance agreement with SC to ensure compliance with nondiscrimination laws in adoption and foster care activities. - 9/24/07

September 2007

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August 2007

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August 2007

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July 2007

• Office of Minority Health launches web site for Culturally Competent Continuing Education Programs

July 2007

• Office of Minority Health launches web site for Culturally Competent Continuing Education Programs

June 2007

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June 2007

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May 2007

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May 2007

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April 2007

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April 2007

• HIPAA Privacy Compliance & Enforcement - 4/20/07
• Delegation of Subpoena Authority - 4/16/07

March 2007

• OCR Announces New Initiative to Assist Hospitals in Communicating with People who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Limited English Proficient - 3/6/07

March 2007

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February 2007

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February 2007

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January 2007

• OCR resolution agreement ensures that people with learning disabilities have equal access to participate in and benefit from Massachusetts’ Employment Services Program. - 1/16/07

January 2007

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