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Utah House approves nonbinding resolution urging culturally competent health care
Summary
The Utah House passed HJR 4, a nonbinding resolution urging the Department of Health and health-care stakeholders to promote culturally competent care and disseminate resources 'to the extent funding permits.' The measure passed 42–25 and will go to the Senate.
The Utah House on the floor approved HJR 4, a nonbinding resolution that urges state health officials and health-care organizations to promote culturally competent health care and to make information and resources available statewide "to the extent funding permits."
Sponsor and floor supporters framed the measure as an advisory effort to improve communication between providers and diverse patient populations. The sponsor said the resolution is supported by the Utah Medical Association, the Hospital Association and…
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