Medicaid increases prescription drugs, home health visits
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) will soon cover more prescription drugs per month and more home health visits per year for Medicaid beneficiaries. This...
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Study finds 31 rural hospitals at risk of closing
by Alex Paton
More Mississippi rural hospitals are at risk of closing than almost any other state. A new study shows that 31 hospitals at risk of closure....
Lawmaker: Medicaid expansion won’t happen in Mississippi
by Alex Paton
Republican leadership in Mississippi are holding firm that there is no need for Medicaid expansion in the state. Senate Medicaid Committee Chairman Senator Brice Wiggins...
Lawmakers to face battle over Medicaid expansion
by Alex Paton
The 2019 legislative session is underway and lawmakers are talking about expanding Medicaid in the state. While Republican leadership has said they will not support...
Medicaid asks to reduce budget by $15M
by Alex Paton
Mississippi’s Division of Medicaid has reduced their budget by $15 million. In early September 2018, the state’s Division of Medicaid said they were able to reduce...
2019 Legislative Session Preview
by Alex Paton
Lawmakers are headed back to the Capitol for the start of the 90-day legislative session which will go through April 7, 2019. While some are...
Medicaid Doctor visits to increase in 2019
by Alex Paton
In 2019, the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) will be increasing the number of physician visits it covers for beneficiaries. DOM announced the changes saying...
Mississippi Medicaid to increase number of doctor visits
by Alex Paton
In 2019, the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) will be increasing the number of physician visits it covers for beneficiaries. DOM announced the changes saying...
Health Care To Be Front And Center After Midterms
In general, the president’s party typically loses seats in Congress at midterm elections. An average of 30 seats in the House are lost and four...
Agencies ask lawmakers for additional funds
by Alex Paton
Lawmakers have officially started with the process of writing a state budget. During the joint legislative budget hearing, directors from six state agencies presented their...