Some of the state's health care priority areas include disease prevention, health promotion, health protection, healthcare for specific population groups (i.e., mothers, babies, the elderly, indigent, uninsured, the disabled, persons with developmental conditions, and minorities), availability of adequate health workforce throughout the state, health disparities, mental health needs, and enhanced capability to respond to public health emergencies.
15 Miss. Code. R. 9-99-1.2.8