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This bill establishes the Mississippi Hospital Emergency Grant Program, which will be managed by the State Department of Health (the "Department") to provide financial assistance to hospitals experiencing "financial difficulties," defined as significant economic challenges that could impact the range or quality of healthcare services offered. Hospitals must be licensed by the Department, located in Mississippi, and demonstrate ongoing financial struggles for at least one year prior to applying to be eligible for these grants. Applications will require details about the hospital's finances, the requested grant amount, how the funds will be used for direct patient care services (like maintaining staff or facilities), and any other available funding sources. A dedicated "Hospital Emergency Grant Fund" will be created in the State Treasury to hold legislative appropriations, federal funds, and other contributions, with a portion of these funds allowed for program administration. The Department will prioritize larger grants for hospitals facing the most severe financial challenges and must submit an annual report detailing grant recipients, award amounts, and how the funds were spent to various legislative and executive officials.

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