7:20 a.m. – Dr. John Mitchell – President, MSMA Board of Trustees

Topic: Collaborative medical care, his stance about the negative effect that independent NP practice can have on healthcare. Thoughts on Medicaid expansion that is being discussed at the Capitol right now and any other bills or pieces of legislation that they are tracking.

8:05 a.m. – Nora Miller – President, MS University for Women

Topic: The proposed name change for the university is seeing a better reaction the second time around. Will the legislature pass the bill this session? Update from the university, etc.

8:35 a.m. – Penny Kemp – Executive Director, MS Arts & Entertainment Experience

Topic: The upcoming Live at the Max event. https://www.msarts.org/events/live-at-the-max-steve-azar/?occurrence=2024-02-22 We can also get an update from the MAX and any upcoming exhibits that she wants to highlight.