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Witnesses urge repeal of mandatory implicit‑bias training for Michigan health professionals
Summary
A practicing psychiatrist and other witnesses urged the House Rules Committee to repeal Michigan's mandate for implicit‑bias training for licensed health professionals, calling it ineffective, ideologically driven and potentially harmful to provider morale.
The House Rules Committee heard testimony on House Bill 49‑15 from multiple witnesses opposing mandatory implicit‑bias training for health care professionals under the Michigan Public Health Code. Dr. Rishi Mahabir, a practicing psychiatrist, testified in strong opposition and asked the committee to repeal the requirement implemented in 2022.
Mahabir described his experience completing a three‑hour mandatory implicit‑bias training and said…
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