HHS Launches Civil Rights Investigations into Alleged Discrimination in Medical Schools and Hospitals

On March 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights announced investigations of four unnamed medical schools and hospitals for race or sex-based discrimination. The investigations aim to determine whether any of these institutions, which receive federal funding, have implemented race or sex-based criteria in ways that may violate federal anti-discrimination laws. The investigations are being conducted under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, and are part of a broader federal initiative tied to Executive Order 14173, which directs agencies to reinforce merit-based practices and address alleged unlawful use of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.

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