QUORUM 2-2-2011 - Public Health Issues

An element of the recent federal health care legislation, the state insurance exchange, is the focus of legislation in Mississippi. There are growing calls for a statewide smoking ban, midwifery regulations, and other public health initiatives. Mississippi's Departments of Health and Mental Health and the Division of Medicaid face significant cuts this year, even as more people come to depend on the services these agencies offer. How do lawmakers plan to support health and wellness in Mississippi, in the state's current economic situation?

This week, a panel of state lawmakers including Senate Public Health Chairman Hob Bryan (D-Itawamba, Lee, Monroe), Senate Public Health Vice-Chairman Briggs Hopson (R-Issaquena, Warren, Yazoo), House Public Health Chairman Steve Holland (D-Lee), and House Public Health Vice-Chairwoman Omeria Scott (D-Clarke, Jasper, Jones) will give critical insight on the future of public health in Mississippi.

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