The "Biased and Unjust Care Reporting Act" aims to address issues of obstetric racism and obstetric violence within healthcare settings in Michigan. The bill defines key terms such as "de-identified data," "health facility or agency," "health professional," "obstetric racism," and "obstetric violence." It mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to utilize a validated tool to collect reports from individuals who are pregnant or in the postpartum period regarding their experiences with gynecological or perinatal care that fails to meet specific standards of cultural congruence, dignity, privacy, and informed consent.
Furthermore, the Department is tasked with identifying incidents of obstetric violence and racism through the collected data and must compile a report containing de-identified information on these incidents. This report is to be submitted to the governor and relevant legislative committees, ensuring that no identifying information about healthcare providers or facilities is disclosed. The bill emphasizes the importance of creating a healthcare environment that is unbiased and just, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of care for pregnant individuals.