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MS HB1455
Bill
Status
4/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Brad Mayo
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Tunica County Board of Supervisors to negotiate directly with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare to establish a joint venture for providing outpatient healthcare services to county residents and visitors.
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Allows the joint venture to operate publicly or privately operated clinics and related healthcare support facilities within Tunica County.
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Exempts this direct negotiation from the competitive bidding requirements normally required under Mississippi Code Section 41-13-15.
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Includes subsidiaries of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare within the definition of entities the county may negotiate with.
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Sunsets on July 1, 2014, after which the direct negotiation authority expires.
Legislative Description
Tunica County; authorize direct negotiations with healthcare system for outpatient services in county.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/1/2011