Noting that all patients should be treated in a non-discriminatory manner by medical professionals, we supported legislation which will prohibit the denial of appropriate medical care to individuals based on various irrelevant characteristics. This legislation passed and has been signed into law!
Patient Discrimination Protections (H 5428, S 412)
Sponsors
Representative Edith Ajello and Senator Melissa Murray
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