Establishes the Merit-Based Health Care Act in Idaho, prohibiting certain diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in Medicaid-funded activities.

The Merit-Based Health Care Act aims to ensure that employment and contracting decisions in Idaho's Medicaid program are based on individual merit, qualifications, and clinical competency. It prohibits the use of state Medicaid funds to support ideological or discriminatory practices. The act defines prohibited DEI conduct, including consideration of diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions. It also prohibits the use of state funds for public-facing communications promoting such conduct.

Establishes the Merit-Based Health Care Act in Idaho, prohibiting certain diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in Medicaid-funded activities.

The Merit-Based Health Care Act aims to ensure that employment and contracting decisions in Idaho's Medicaid program are based on individual merit, qualifications, and clinical competency. It prohibits the use of state Medicaid funds to support ideological or discriminatory practices. The act defines prohibited DEI conduct, including consideration of diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions. It also prohibits the use of state funds for public-facing communications promoting such conduct.