Healthcare Coordinating Council; reconstitute and require to make report on specific health goals for the state.

HB 186 reconstitutes Mississippi's Healthcare Coordinating Council, requiring it to develop a comprehensive preventive health care plan for the state. The council, made up of 15 appointed members including legislators, health experts, and community representatives, must report to the legislature by 2027 with specific goals like reducing infant mortality by 10% by 2035, increasing health insurance coverage by 25% by 2035, and lowering obesity rates to under 20% by 2030. The bill directly affects all Mississippi residents by setting measurable health objectives for state agencies to address maternal/child health, chronic disease, and access to care. It mandates the council analyze feasibility, costs, and benefits of each proposed strategy before making recommendations.