The bill amends the Public Health Code to enhance the state's efforts in addressing racial and ethnic health disparities. Key provisions include the establishment of a comprehensive structure to monitor minority health progress, develop policies, and implement a strategic plan aimed at reducing health inequities. The Department of Health is tasked with providing data and technical assistance to local health coalitions, creating a webpage with resources related to minority health, and developing recruitment strategies to increase minority representation in health professions. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reporting on the effectiveness of these initiatives and includes new definitions for terms such as "obstetric racism" and "obstetric violence."

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section that requires the Department to maintain a team to review maternal deaths and study the use of research evidence in perinatal policies. It outlines the need for periodic reports on preventable causes of maternal mortality and recommendations for best practices to improve maternal health outcomes. The bill emphasizes the importance of data collection and analysis in understanding health disparities and mandates the inclusion of findings related to biased care in future reports. Overall, the legislation aims to create a more equitable health system in Michigan by addressing systemic issues affecting minority populations.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.2227
As Passed by the Senate: 333.2227