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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to USAO - Massachusetts news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Genesis HealthCare Inc. Agrees to Resolve Allegations of Americans with Disabilities Act Violations 08/09/2021 12:00 AM EDT BOSTON – The U.S. Attorney's Offices for the Districts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today an agreement with Genesis HealthCare Inc. (Genesis) to resolve allegations that 12 of its skilled nursing facilities located in Rhode Island and Massachusetts denied admission to prospective residents because they were prescribed an FDA-approved medication for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). This is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys