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Mississippi Senate Bill SB3110

Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3110

Introduced
3/25/24  
Refer
3/25/24  

Caption

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to Department of Health to assist rural public hospitals at high financial risk.

Impact

The passage of SB3110 would have a profound impact on healthcare access in rural areas of Mississippi. By allocating such a substantial amount of funding, the bill addresses the ongoing challenges faced by rural hospitals, which often operate on thin margins and serve populations with limited access to medical care. The appropriation is intended to stabilize these institutions financially, which could lead to improved patient care and accessibility to essential medical services in underserved regions.

Summary

Senate Bill 3110 aims to provide significant financial assistance to rural public hospitals in Mississippi that are facing high financial risks. The bill proposes an appropriation of $150,000,000 from the State General Fund for the fiscal year 2025, specifically designated for the Department of Health to support these hospitals. This initiative is crucial as many rural healthcare facilities struggle to maintain operations due to financial constraints, and the funding is expected to alleviate some of these pressures, ensuring that these hospitals can continue to provide essential services to their communities.

Contention

While the provision of funds to rural hospitals generally garners widespread support, there may be points of contention around the specifics of the funding distribution and the accountability measures for how the hospitals will utilize the assistance. Stakeholders may raise concerns about ensuring that the funds are effectively managed and lead to tangible improvements in healthcare delivery. Additionally, as budget appropriations come from the state's general fund, there may be debates regarding the impact this will have on other budgetary priorities and whether the financial assistance adequately meets the needs of all rural hospitals in the state.

Latest SB3110 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2997

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to Department of Health to assist rural public hospitals at high financial risk.

MS SB3126

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to Summit Rural Fire Department to construct a new fire station.

MS SB2745

Mississippi Hospital Recovery Trust Program; create to provide grants to public hospitals at high financial risk.

MS SB2938

General Funds; FY2024 appropriation to North MS Health Services for creation of public health data system.

MS SB2913

General Funds; FY2024 appropriation to Simpson General Hospital for construction of additional space.

MS SB2989

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to IHL for general support.

MS HB525

Mississippi Hospital Recovery Trust Program; create to provide grants to public hospitals at high financial risk.

MS SB2041

Appropriation; Rural Fire Truck Fund for additional round of trucks under Acquisition Assistance Program.

MS HB1715

Appropriation; Health Department for funding the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant Program.

MS HB753

Appropriation; Rural Fire Truck Fund for additional round of trucks under Acquisition Assistance Program.

Similar Bills

MD SB360

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

MD HB200

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2024)

MD SB181

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2024)

PA HB611

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD HB300

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2023)