Massachusetts S1412 declares racism a public health crisis and mandates health equity audits and data transparency.
Massachusetts S1412 declares racism a public health crisis and directs the Department of Public Health to develop policies dismantling systemic racism. The bill mandates a health equity audit of services, increased health data transparency regarding race/ethnicity, and programs targeting chronic diseases disproportionately affecting communities of color. The Office of Health Equity must submit an annual report on systemic racism's impact on public health.
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