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Introduced
11/07/2019
11/07/2019
In Committee
11/07/2019
11/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the Task Force on Institutional Discrimination in Health Care (task force). Under the bill, the task force is to study and evaluate aspects of the institution of health care that may contribute to unequal health outcomes for patients of different races and socioeconomic classes. The task force is to: (1) review existing research, studies, and data concerning unequal health outcomes for patients of different races and socioeconomic classes; and (2) identify specific policies for diminishing unequal health outcomes for patients of different races and socioeconomic classes, including, but not limited to, institutional analyses of hospitals and other facilities and training on racism in the medical profession.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Task Force on Institutional Discrimination in Health Care (task force) to study and evaluate aspects of the healthcare system that may contribute to unequal health outcomes for patients of different races and socioeconomic classes. The task force is required to review existing research and data, and identify specific policies to diminish these disparities, including examining institutional practices in hospitals and training on racism in the medical profession. The task force, composed of 19 members from various state agencies and stakeholder groups, must issue a report with its findings and recommendations within six months, after which the task force will expire.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee (on 11/07/2019)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=A5778 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5778_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5778_I1.PDF |
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