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This bill amends section 41-59-5 of the Mississippi Code to modify how funds from the Mississippi Burn Care Fund are distributed to hospitals. Specifically, the bill requires that hospitals receiving funds from this fund must have a certified burn center, as defined by the State Board of Health. The legislation mandates that these funds will be equitably distributed among certified burn centers. The bill removes previous language related to the development of a burn center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and instead focuses on establishing clear guidelines for burn care funding. The changes aim to ensure that burn care services are provided by qualified medical facilities and that resources are allocated fairly across certified burn centers in the state. The new provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving hospitals and the State Board of Health time to prepare for and implement the new requirements for burn care fund distribution.

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