HHS Announces Restructuring of Office for Civil Rights

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on May 24, 2026, a reorganization of its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the agency responsible for overseeing healthcare discrimination and privacy enforcement. The restructuring affects the federal office that enforces civil rights protections and HIPAA privacy rules in healthcare settings.

OCR restructuring announcement

• ▪The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a reorganization of its Office for Civil Rights on May 24, 2026