House Bill 1335 Summary

• Requires the medical education board to establish an education program for first-year medical students addressing health disparities and disproportional access to health care services among racial and ethnic minority groups in Indiana.

• Program curriculum must include information on health disparities affecting racial and ethnic minorities in Indiana, potential bias and mistrust in clinical encounters, and cultural communication skills.

• Program must also address strategies to reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic minority groups.

• Implementation required by July 1, 2013.

• Effective date: July 1, 2012.