2001 Office of Civil Rights News Room

July 2001

• HHS Issues First Guidance on New Patient Privacy Protections, Press Release [DOC] [HTML] - 7/6/01

June 2001

• Executive Order 13217, "Community-Based Alternatives for Individuals with Disabilities" - 6/18/01

April 2001

• Statement by President George W. Bush [HTML] - 4/12/01
• Statement by Secretary Tommy G. Thompson [HTML] [DOC] - 4/12/01

February 2001

• Press Release on Effective Date Delay and 30-Day Public Comment Period [HTML] - 2/23/01