Republicans in Congress push to ban DEI in medical schools | Bills and Laws

Chief Healthcare Executive March 22, 2024
Ron Southwick

Congressman Greg Murphy has introduced a bill that would cut off federal funds for medical schools with offices aimed at improving diversity. Medical colleges say improving diversity leads to better care.

The skinny

House Republicans are backing a bill aimed at wiping out efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at medical schools. Medical colleges argue that improving diversity in enrollment improves healthcare.

Sponsors

U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy, a Republican from North Carolina, is the prime sponsor of the bill. U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup, an Ohio Republican, is the co-sponsor.

Summary

This week, Murphy introduced the Embracing anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education (EDUCATE) Act. His office says the goal is to “ban DEI” in medicine.

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