Requirements ยท Healthcare
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act
Nondiscrimination, language access and effective communication (45 CFR Part 92). 2 Moraph products list it under “Requirements it supports”. The products support this requirement; meeting it remains your organization’s responsibility.
About the rule
What it is
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in health programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance, and in programs run by HHS. The HHS Office for Civil Rights enforces it and its regulation at 45 CFR Part 92, which includes requirements for language assistance and effective communication with people with disabilities.
Source: 45 CFR Part 92 (eCFR). This summary is for orientation only; read the rule itself or ask your counsel for what it requires of you.
Citations
How the products cite it
The exact wording on the product pages, with how many products use each.
- Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (45 CFR Part 92), language access and effective communication 1 product
- Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, language assistance (45 CFR Part 92) 1 product
For what it requires of your organization, read the rule itself or ask your counsel.
Products
The 2 products that support it
Cloud Contact Center
Managing patient scheduling lines and nurse triage advice calls.
Lists:
- Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, language assistance (45 CFR Part 92)
Virtual Waiting Room & Intake
Telehealth prep queue that collects co-pays and tests patient device compatibility before the visit.
Lists:
- Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (45 CFR Part 92), language access and effective communication
Not sure which requirements apply to you? Request a gap analysis. All requirements: Requirements our products support.