Medical equipment

DOJ Finalizes Rule On Medical Care Access For Disabled People

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DOJ Finalizes Rule On Medical Care Access For Disabled People

The Department of Justice finalized a rule on Friday that will significantly improve medical care access for disabled people in the U.S. The new rule will set specific technical standards for accessible medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) ― such as weight scales, examination tables, dental chairs and radiology devices ― at all health care services that … Read more

Ayanna Pressley Pushes For Medical Care Access For Disabled People

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Ayanna Pressley Pushes For Medical Care Access For Disabled People

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) is calling for advancements to efforts to improve health care access for disabled people in the U.S. In a letter obtained by HuffPost that was sent to the Department of Justice on Thursday, Pressley urged the department to quickly finalize its proposed rule to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) … Read more