Discrimination Based on Race, Color, National Origin, Sex and Gender

Question 1

TITLE VI

Answer 1

Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin by any program receiving federal financial assistance

Question 2

SECTION 1557 OF ACA

Answer 2

Prohibits discrimination on basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, age, or disability in certain health programs & activities.

-Health programs or activities receiving HHS funding
* Federally administered health programs
* Generally includes hospitals, clinics, insurers, physician’s practices, home health agencies

Question 3

Title VI enforcement

Answer 3

HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
* Whereas there’s a private cause of action for intentional discrimination (not disparate impact)