The investigation was in response to three complaints alleging that the practice failed to provide interpreter services for deaf patients, in violation of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The practice signed a so-called Voluntary Resolution Agreement with HHS.
Read HHS’ release on the orthopedics practice interpreters.
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