Department Proposes New Disability Access Requirements for Medical Diagnostic Equipment; Comments Due on February 12

Department Proposes New Disability Access Requirements for Medical Diagnostic Equipment; Comments Due on February 12

The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to update regulations regarding the accessibility of medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) (press release, fact sheet). What is it. DOJ has received complaints from individuals with disabilities citing instances where health care providers failed to provide basic, vital health care, such as obtaining… (Colocho, January 16, 2024) #Health Equity, #Hospitals, #Medical Devices, #Public Health