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Negotiating Masks in the Workplace: When the ADA Does and Does Not Apply

Bill of Health

A person who is high-risk for serious illness or death from COVID-19 is likely entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including one that requires their co-workers to wear masks in their presence. In other words, under the ADA, employers cannot adopt a policy of blanket denial.

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Life Imitates Art for Ada

Healthicity

Although Bob Ross once said, “we don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents,” we’re not sure how well that applies when accident-prone Ada wanders into an upscale art gallery, ready to peruse the fabulous (and delicate) works of art.

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Is Ada Cut Out for the Pickleball Court?

Healthicity

After months of pestering, Ada finally gives in to her friend’s demands to try her hand at pickleball. Though she’s never been a big fan of racquet sports (or pickles, for that matter), Ada figures it must be fun if everyone is hitting the courts.

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Sutter Health & Ada Integrate to Deliver AI Support for Mental Health

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Sutter Health extends its partnership to global digital health company Ada – creators of the world’s most popular symptom assessment app to integrate digital triage into the mental health service, Scout by Sutter Health ™ to help deliver AI-powered mental health support to young people.

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AI-based assessment platform Ada Health joins forces with pharma giant Bayer

Mobi Health News

The long-term strategic partnership between Ada Health and Bayer will empower individuals to take greater ownership of their personal health and make informed decisions.

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Home Healthcare Company Agrees to Pay $10,000 to Resolve ADA Allegations

Med-Net Compliance

As this settlement demonstrates, our office is committed to using all available tools to enforce the ADA and prevent discrimination.”. Issue: The ADA gives federal civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion.

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AAFP's Ada Stewart: How to improve cooperation between physicians, pharmacists

Fierce Healthcare

AAFP's Ada Stewart: How to improve cooperation between physicians, pharmacists. Thu, 09/29/2022 - 08:44.

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