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MS HB477

Bill

Status

Failed

3/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Rob Roberson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for the Mississippi State Department of Health to award physician grants to qualified health centers from July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2025

  • Physician grants provide one-time salary supplements to recruit primary care physicians to work at Mississippi qualified health centers

  • Recruited physicians must commit to working full-time at the health center for at least 3 consecutive years to qualify for the grant

  • If a physician leaves before completing the 3-year commitment, they must repay a pro rata share of the grant based on unserved months

  • The bill takes effect July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program; extend expiration date for Department of Health to make physician grants.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/11/2022
Public Health and Human Services1/6/2022

Full Bill Text

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