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Bill > A2261
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Introduced
02/07/2022
02/07/2022
In Committee
02/07/2022
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 (the 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 will review existing research on this issue and identify specific policies to address disparities, including institutional analyses of healthcare facilities and training on racism in the medical profession. The task force will issue a report with its findings and recommendations within six months of its formation, after which it will expire.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 02/07/2022)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A2261 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2500/2261_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2500/2261_I1.PDF |
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