HB 5254
Establishing the Minority Health Advisory Team
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Minority Health Advisory Team (MYHAT) within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. MYHAT’s purpose is to advise the commissioner on providing adequate public health services to the state’s minority population. The bill also authorizes a Community Health Equity Initiative Demonstration Project, designed to develop a model program for community development and address social determinants of health in targeted communities. This project will focus on improving public health outcomes, particularly for minority populations, through collaboration between government agencies, community organizations, and private sector partners.
Key provisions
- Creates the Minority Health Advisory Team (MYHAT) with a 20-member composition including representatives from various sectors.
- Authorizes a Community Health Equity Initiative Demonstration Project to be run by MYHAT for four years.
- Establishes eligibility requirements for communities to participate in the demonstration project, including population size and minority representation.
- Requires participating communities to submit a detailed plan outlining their approach to addressing community health needs.
- Mandates reporting requirements for both participating communities and MYHAT to the Legislative Oversight Commission.
- Defines the scope of the demonstration project as focusing on social determinants of health and leveraging existing resources.
- Specifies that the demonstration project aims to improve public health by addressing issues like poverty, educational limitations, and access to healthcare.
- Establishes a termination date for the demonstration project of July 1, 2030.
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