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CA AB241

CA AB241
Implicit bias: continuing education: requirements.


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Introduced
01/18/2019
In Committee
07/08/2019
Crossed Over
05/13/2019
Passed
09/05/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/02/2019

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Sections 2190.1 and 3524.5 of, and to add Section 2736.5 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to healing arts.

AI Summary

This bill requires all continuing education courses for physicians and surgeons, nurses, and physician assistants in California to include curriculum on the understanding of implicit bias in medical treatment by January 1, 2022. The bill also requires the relevant licensing boards to develop standards for compliance with these requirements and to audit continuing education providers for adherence. The purpose is to provide these healthcare professionals with strategies for recognizing and reducing the impact of implicit biases in order to address disparities in healthcare outcomes.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 417, Statutes of 2019. (on 10/02/2019)

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