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MS HB271
Bill
Status
Failed
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
- Creates a 40-member Health Disparities Council within the State Department of Health to develop recommendations for reducing racial and ethnic disparities in health care access and outcomes
- Council addresses disparities related to specific conditions including breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancers, strokes, heart disease, diabetes, infant mortality, lupus, HIV/AIDS, and respiratory illnesses
- Membership includes 3 House members, 3 Senators, state agency officials serving ex officio, 8 representatives from affected communities, and 20 appointees nominated by health organizations such as the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and Mississippi Hospital Association
- Council must meet at least bimonthly and submit annual reports by July 1 to the Governor and legislative health committees with data on health disparities, workforce diversity, and policy recommendations
- Members appointed by October 1, 2016, with representatives from nongovernmental organizations serving staggered three-year terms; effective date July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Health Disparities Council; create.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016
Committee Referrals
Public Health and Human Services2/8/2016
Full Bill Text
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