Research to Inform Mississippi Health Policy
About us
In 2005, The Center for Mississippi Health Policy was established as a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The Center is an independent, non-partisan organization that gives priority to the application of research to relevant health policy issues versus the development of original research. Its primary mission is to act as a catalyst for health policy debate and to provide research to inform Mississippi health policy. For over 20 years, the Center has provided information to policymakers, key stakeholders, medical students, and other policy-minded Mississippians to promote informed decision-making, medical literacy, and economically sound healthcare policies.
WHAT WE DO
Policy Analysis
Our experienced analysts review health policy options that address specific health issues relevant to Mississippi. By outlining these issues and solutions in our publications, the Center encourages discussion and debate by making data-based information available.
Translation of Research
The Center reviews extensive amounts of health data, reports, and surveys from multiple vetted sources relatable to Mississippi health issues. This information is then broken down, summarized, and disseminated for public benefit and use.
Health Policy Forums & Debate
The Center sponsors health policy forums and other venues for dialogue. Our goal is to serve as a catalyst for health policy debate, providing information to policymakers and the general public and communicating research findings that will stimulate dialogue and inform decision-making.
Review of Legislation & Regulations
The Center for Mississippi Health Policy is non-partisan and seeks to improve the general understanding of health policy, legislation, and regulation in Mississippi.
Academic Internships
The Center offers assistance to graduate students seeking to complete their masters in public health by offering practicum and internship opportunities.
UMMC SOPH Health Policy Fellowship
The Health Policy Fellowship is a partnership between the Center for Mississippi Health Policy and the John D. Bower School of Population Health (SOPH). It is designed to train students, residents, and faculty in the SOPH about health care policy and the legislative process as a means of preparing them to utilize this knowledge in future scholarship and practice to positively impact the health of populations.
Read Some of Our Publications
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The Mississippi Asthma and Anaphylaxis Child Safety Act: Legal Definitions & Life-Saving Decisions
Written By: Natalie Minton, Recipient of the University of Mississippi’s Terence Downer Scholarship For a print friendly version of this article, click here. ABOUT THE TERENCE DOWNER SCHOLARSHIPFor more than a decade, the Terence E. Downer Scholarship has supported pharmacy students at the University of Mississippi. The endowment honors Terence E. Downer, who died April… Read more
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Protected: Severe Maternal Morbidity (SMM) in Mississippi, 2018-2023:Summary Report with Hospital Charges
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. Read more
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A 2026 Profile of Health Insurance Coverage for Mississippi Adults: 2023 – 2024 Data
To download the print-friendly version, click here. | To view previous chartbooks, click here. Table of Contents Data Overview Mississippi Adults, 19-64 Years of Age Federal Poverty Level Employment Data Overview Key Points [Back to Top] Source Researchers from the State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC) at the University of Minnesota compiled Mississippi data… Read more
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The Unique Shapes Of Food Insecurity:
Evaluating District Participation and Policy Implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Could Improve Food Access for Children Across Mississippi For the Print friendly version, click here. Background Food insecurity is a significant public health, economic, and social issue that affects individuals, households, and communities1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as… Read more
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2026 Mississippi Legislative Session | July 2026 Report, Edition 4
A Review of Health-Related Bills: Passed and Vetoed For a click-friendly version, click here. The 2026 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature convened at noon on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The most discussed bill of this session was HB 2, the “Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026” which died in the Senate committee, March… Read more
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Expanding Access Through Self-Testing: A Strategy to Reduce Congenital Syphilis in Mississippi
Health Policy Memo | Liang-Yuan (Claire) Lin | September 30th, 2025 To download the print-friendly document, click here. Winner of the University of Mississippi’s 2025 Terence E. Downer Scholarship This scholarship honors Terence E. Downer, who worked for 31 years at Johnson and Johnson and died after a short battle with cancer. Mr. Downer’s passions… Read more
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