HF 2299

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/07/2022 04:09pm

A bill for an act
relating to health care occupations; requiring certain licensed health care providers
to obtain continuing education credits in racial health disparities; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 214.12, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 214.12, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Racial health inequities and impact of social determinants on health
outcomes. new text end

new text begin The Boards of Medical Practice, Nursing, Dentistry, Optometry, and Podiatric
Medicine shall require licensees who provide direct care to patients to obtain at least two
hours every three years of continuing education credits on social determinants and health
disparities affecting racial and ethnic minority groups, including communities of color,
indigenous communities, and protected classes within these communities. Emphasis must
be given to providing specific and tangible best practices to providers to improve patient
outcomes and reduce racial health disparities within their practice.
new text end