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Mississippi Senate Bill SB2798

Mississippi 2022 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2798

Introduced
1/17/22  
Refer
1/17/22  

Caption

University of Mississippi Medical Center; create joint committee to study the organization of.

Impact

The bill mandates that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 15, 2022. This timeline reflects urgency in addressing the operational challenges faced by UMMC and ensuring it can adapt to evolving healthcare demands. Among the key considerations will be any necessary amendments to Mississippi law that might support the proposed changes to UMMC's structure, which emphasizes a need for legislative adaptability and responsiveness to healthcare sector dynamics.

Summary

Senate Bill 2798 aims to establish a joint study committee tasked with examining and developing recommendations regarding the structure of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). The committee is expected to compare UMMC's organizational and operational structure with that of other academic medical centers across the United States. This initiative is rooted in the intent to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the medical center in the healthcare landscape.

Contention

While the bill appears primarily constructive, potential points of contention may revolve around how the recommendations affect current stakeholders within UMMC and the wider healthcare community. Concerns may arise regarding the balance of power and decision-making between state authorities and local healthcare governance, especially if significant changes to the structure of UMMC are suggested. The involvement of various committee members from educational and healthcare sectors will be crucial to ensuring diverse perspectives are represented in the final recommendations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1447

SAVED; create study committee to determine establishing model school for failing schools in the Mississippi Delta.

MS SB2691

University of Mississippi Medical Center; create Hospital Board to oversee the business operations of the hospital.

MS HB921

Mississippi Transit Corporation; establish and create study committee.

MS HB723

Mississippi Transit Corporation; establish and create study committee.

MS HB1274

Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy; create study committee on partnership with.

MS SB2600

Parole and probation officers' study committee; study transferring authority and functions to DPS.

MS SB2814

Mississippi Water Quality Commission; create for the purpose of providing oversight of certain water and sewer systems.

MS SB2600

Recidivism; create study committee to review means to reduce through support, supervision and skills attainment.

MS SB2469

Tax sales; create study committee to study solutions related to unmerchantable and uninsurable titles.

MS SB2036

Tax sales; create study committee to study solutions to unmerchantable and uninsurable titles resulting from.

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