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New State Health Officer outlines top priorities for Mississippi

WEBDr. Daniel Edney began as the state’s Health Officer in August. Following the resignation of Dr. Thomas Dobbs, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) …

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Mississippi State Health Officer shares latest data with lawmakers

WEBFrom the Scorecard. Edney shared the following data on the Magnolia State’s health standings: Mississippi ranked as 50 th in the U.S. for overall infant …

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When helping hurts, the risks of Medicaid expansion in Mississippi

WEBMississippi’s “matching rate” on its existing Medicaid population is 77 percent of the cost. The total cost of Mississippi’s program is projected at $6.7 billion for fiscal …

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New CDC Office of Rural Health could help Mississippi address

WEBNew CDC Office of Rural Health could help Mississippi address healthcare needs. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith advocated for the office, knowing the impact it …

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Open enrollment season brings with it concern over rising …

WEBThe increases are anywhere from 2% to 10% higher than 2023’s rates with an increase of 6% being the median. The American Medical Association (AMA) reported …

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Two new members appointed to State Board of Health

WEBGovernor Reeves appointed James Patrick “Pat” Chaney, MD, and Lee Ann Griffin, PharmD, to the Board. James Patrick “Pat” Chaney, MD, of Amory, and Lee Ann …

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New Mississippi mental health law aims to bridge the gap …

WEBJeremy Pittari is a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. Born and raised in Slidell, La., he moved to South Mississippi in the early 90s. Jeremy earned an associate …

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Rural Hospital Crisis

WEBThe Rise of Ambulatory Surgical Centers. While hospitals offer outpatient procedures, ambulatory surgical centers are rapidly gaining market share. The U.S. …

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MSDH seeks to improve Early Intervention programs

WEBThe First Steps Early Intervention programs in Mississippi are run by the MSDH. The program aims to enhance child development which in turn improves a …

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Nursing grant program invests $15 million into healthcare training

WEBNursing grant program invests $15 million into healthcare training. In total, 17 grants have been awarded to certain community colleges, universities, health …

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Helping Mississippi’s Working Poor Get Healthcare is Economic

WEBSid Salter is a syndicated columnist. He is Vice President for Strategic Communications at Mississippi State University. Sid is a member of the Mississippi …

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Mississippi medical marijuana program rules and regulations …

WEBIn the proposal, the Department of Health outlines who is eligible to be involved in the cannabis program from the growers to the patients. Since the passage of …

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Medicaid reimbursement proposal significant for Mississippi …

WEBThe Medicaid reimbursement reform plan announced by Governor Reeves is the most impactful action to help Mississippi hospitals right now. The plan has several …

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Mental health care in Mississippi sees a significant increase in

WEBExpansion of Grow Therapy seeks to add to the gains made in the state by bridging the gap between therapists and people seeking mental health care. Grow …

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Senate Public Health & Welfare Committee hold last Medical …

WEBChairman Bryan says he doesn’t intend on calling any additional hearings regarding medical marijuana. On Wednesday, the Mississippi Senate Public Health and …

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Former Mississippi Governor enters the medical marijuana …

WEBFormer governor joins healthcare professionals to launch testing facility in new medical marijuana program for Mississippi. Former Mississippi Governor Ronnie …

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MS Insurance Dept. announces ACA Marketplace open enrollment

WEBThe Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) has announced open enrollment through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. The open enrollment period runs …

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Sage Health to open in Gulfport

WEBMensi is responsible for providing acute and chronic care visits while also overseeing labs, imaging, health screenings and other related care needs. Sage …

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Jackson County Supervisors terminate negotiations for sale of …

WEBBoth parties said they engaged in extensive negotiations in an effort to reach an agreement, but ultimately, consensus could not be achieved. On Wednesday, the …

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