Implicit bias training in US healthcare has not significantly improved care quality for Black patients.

Since George Floyd's murder, racial bias in US healthcare has been highlighted, with states like California and Massachusetts enacting legislation mandating implicit bias training for healthcare providers. However, a study finds that such training alone hasn't improved care quality for Black patients, suggesting a need for more comprehensive and effective programs. Implicit bias comprises affect, behavior, and cognition, and training programs often have shortcomings that undermine their effectiveness.

April 24, 2024
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