Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2997

Introduced

2/13/23

Refer

2/13/23

Failed

2/22/23

Caption

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

Impact

The funding provision included in SB2997 is expected to provide substantial support to rural public hospitals, allowing them to manage operational costs, improve patient care services, and potentially avert closures that could lead to significant health access issues for many residents. By reinforcing the financial stability of these institutions, the bill aims to enhance healthcare delivery in rural communities, which have historically been marginalized in terms of medical services availability.

Summary

Senate Bill 2997 is a legislative measure aimed at addressing the financial challenges faced by rural public hospitals in Mississippi. The bill appropriates a significant funding amount of $150,000,000 from the State General Fund for the fiscal year 2024. This allocation is intended to assist hospitals deemed to be at high financial risk, which is crucial for maintaining healthcare services in underserved rural areas where facilities often struggle to remain operational due to limited resources and declining patient numbers.

Contention

While the bill has garnered backing for its focus on rural healthcare, discussions around its implications may reveal contention, particularly regarding resource allocation and prioritization. Some lawmakers and advocacy groups may question whether such a large appropriation to assist specific hospitals is the most effective use of state funds, potentially calling for broader systemic reforms to address healthcare disparities rather than piecemeal financial interventions. Furthermore, the implementation of this financial assistance will require stringent oversight to ensure that funds are utilized effectively and transparently.

Latest MS SB2997 Activity

View All Events: MS 2023 Regular Session SB2997

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2931

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Department of Health to assist rural public hospitals at high financial risk.

MS SB2981

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Department of Health to assist rural public hospitals at high financial risk.

MS HB2754

Public health; State Department of Health; Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Funding Assistance Grant Program Act of 2025; Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Funding Assistance Grant Program; Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Funding Assistance Grant Program Revolving Fund; effective date; emergency.

MS HB2754

MS SB3221

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation for assistant district attorneys within the Sixth Circuit Court District.

MS SB3150

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Department of Health for public health programs to provide access to postpartum care.

MS SB3233

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Department of Education for public school districts to fund autism specialists.

MS SB3096

Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Hinds County to make the county whole where it would have received ARPA funds.

MS SB2459

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

MS SB2818

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

Similar Bills

MD SB282

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB390

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB0390

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

PA HB1330

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

PA SB160

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, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

PA SB1220

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, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.