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HHS Final Rule Eliminates Disparate Impact Standard for Title VI Discrimination Claims

The 2026 HHS rule change removes disparate impact analysis from Title VI enforcement, potentially weakening protection against policies that disproportionately harm racial and ethnic minorities in healthcare. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule in October 2026...

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KFF · HHS’s Elimination of Disparate Impact to Determine Discrimination: Potential Implications for Health and Health Care · Oct 9

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