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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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Does the ADA Protect People with Substance Use Disorder from Health Care Discrimination?

Bill of Health

By Hannah Rahim The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits health care organizations that provide services to the public from discriminating against persons with disabilities. Although substance use disorder can be a disability under the ADA, there are limitations in the scope and enforcement of these ADA protections.

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Ada Health and Santéclair announce partnership extension

Digital Health News

AI platform Ada Health has announced a three-year extension to its partnership with French health services company, Santéclair.

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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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Ada Health expands leadership team on back of revenue growth

Mobi Health News

Nick Altebrando has joined Ada as chief product officer, and Yury Rozenman will serve as the company's senior vice president of business development.

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Comprehensive ACA and ADA Compliance Training

American Medical Compliance

The following Comprehensive Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Training educates healthcare providers on the historical context of both Acts. What is the ADA? In terms of work, Title I of the ADA covers both employees and job seekers.

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New Year, New Ada?

Healthicity

As the clock struck midnight on December 31st, Ada enthusiastically donned her sparkly resolution-themed hat and began typing away, determined to list every resolution that popped into her head.

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