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- Referred to higher education
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law and the public health law, in relation to requiring cultural awareness and competence training for all medical professionals; to amend the public health law, in relation to a public health education program; to amend the insurance law, in relation to requiring health maintenance organizations to provide funding for such cultural awareness and competence training; and making an appropriation therefor
Purpose or general idea of bill
To require cultural training for those medical professionals looking to fulfill their licensing requirements.
Summary of specific provisions
Requires cultural awareness and competence training for all medical professionals as part of their licensing requirements; public education program and an appropriation.
Justification
To raise the competency of medical professionals through cultural training during their licensing requirements. The cultural competency requirements described in the bill must be funded jointly by the state and HMOs. This will ensure that both HMOs and New York State hospitals will gain improved health care outcomes through greater understanding of cultural differences that exist among our diverse population.
Prior legislative history
February 3, 2004 March 8, 2005 January 4, 2006 March 7, 2007 (A.6388-A)
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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