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As of October 16, covered health care providers are now required to post notices in their clinics regarding patient non-discrimination policies, a requirement of a provision of the Affordable Care Act that went into effect earlier this year. Section 1557 is intended to promote equity in health care and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in health programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. To see if you are one of the many required to comply with this new Federal Rule, please read further.