HB 2915 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Requires continuing education training on implicit bias for physicians

This bill requires licensed physicians in the state to complete two hours of continuing education training on implicit bias every two years. The training must cover how unconscious biases influence medical decisions and contribute to health disparities based on factors like race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Physicians must complete this specific training through courses approved by the state medical board to satisfy their continuing education requirements.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 29, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Feb 29, 2024
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