Nondiscrimination and health equity in health information technology

(a) In general Covered entities shall ensure that electronic and information technology in their health programs or activities does not exclude individuals from participation in, deny individuals the benefits of, or subject individuals to discrimination under any health program or activity on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (b) Covered entities In this section, the term covered entity means— (1) an entity that operates a health program or activity, any part of which receives Federal financial assistance; (2) an entity established under title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 114–148) that administers a health program or activity; or (3) the Department of Health and Human Services.