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MS HB1322
Bill
Status
Failed
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Felsher
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AI Summary
- State Department of Health must conduct a study on preventing and reducing diabetes-related amputations in Mississippi
- Study will evaluate prevalence of diabetes-related amputations, costs to the state for treatment and care, and evidence-based prevention practices including early detection and screening programs
- Department must examine strategies to expand access to limb-saving services such as multidisciplinary care teams, wound care, podiatry, and patient education
- Executive director will appoint a workgroup of subject matter experts and stakeholders to assist with the study
- Report with results and recommendations due to House Public Health and Human Services Committee and Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee by December 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Diabetes; SDH shall appoint a university to study prevention and reduction of amputations resulting from.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Health and Human Services1/19/2026
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