Mississippi lawmakers consider move to state-based health insurance exchange magnoliatribune.com/2024/04/10/law…

House Speaker Jason White and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann have both agreed to negotiate final details of a bill to expand Medicaid coverage to the working poor in public meetings, an increasingly rare occurrence at the state Capitol.

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Want to make a real impact? Join MSU for a free, dynamic symposium focused on Improving Opportunities and Quality of Life for People with Disabilities, April 16, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Colvard Student Union.

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New from our Partner Stories: The Mississippi Mental Health Faith-Based Summit will be hosted on April 25th in Jackson by CROP, aiming to help those struggling with mental health challenges.buff.ly/3xAue6o

Covington County Hospital will host a spring blood drive on Thursday, April 11, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. The Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) donor coach will be parked at the CCH Main Entrance parking lot on Gerald McRaney Street. covingtoncountyhospital.com/news/hospital-…

Join MHA in celebrating #NPHW ! Hospitals play an important role in public health. Partnerships and collaborations in public health matter, and we are proud to participate in the week!

Thank you to Mississippi hospital employees who are taking time away from worship, Easter egg hunts, Easter dinners, and family and friends to care for everybunny! At MHA, we are proud to serve those who serve us all: the employees of Mississippi's hospitals. Happy Easter!

South Central Welcomed Senator Hyde-Smith During Recent Visit ow.ly/krib50R4V5J

Responding to concerns about access to health care due to rural hospital closures, a new rural provider category - Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH) - was established. View REH data from @NCRural using their interactive map.

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A Profile on Mississippi’s Low-Wage Uninsured Workers (Updated March 2024) ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/03/26/a-p…

. Senator Roger Wicker is championing legislation to create grant program for rural medical providers. The legislation would serve to help bridge the gap of physician shortages seen in poorer and less densely populated areas

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The Mississippi Division of Medicaid has a central office in Jackson and 30 regional offices across the state. Contact the regional office serving your county for information on applying for Medicaid.buff.ly/46QDaRw

In light of the recent Change Healthcare cyberattack, we wanted to inform our members about the free and continuous vulnerability scanning offered by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Learn more: mhanet.informz.net/mhanet/data/im…

Look for all forms to sign up in News Now this weekend!

MSMA and Mississippi businesses advocated for working, low-income Mississippians today at the State Capitol. ALL MISSISSIPPI WORKERS DESERVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE. #AccessToHealthcare

.American Hospital Association recently released a new report from
Healthsperien, LLC on discounts to #340B hospitals through the 340B Drug Pricing Program relative to drug company revenues and revenue growth. aha.org/guidesreports/…

Pine Grove's Amanda Kirby at the MS Hospital Assoc. 2024 Opioid Summit in Philadelphia, MS. This year's theme was 'From Revolving Doors to Winning Wars” and provided education and networking opportunities for healthcare professionals. Thank to everyone who visited us at the Pine Grove booth!

Our team had a wonderful experience at the MS Hospital Assoc. Opioid Summit. One of the speakers was Sean Tindell, Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner. We look forward to continued conversation with him about human trafficking, which jeopardizes the safety of all Mississippians. MS DPS

Ground cinnamon sold at Dollar Tree & Family Dollar is tainted with lead, FDA warns apnews.com/article/cinnam…

New Poll Shows Most Republican Primary Voters Support Medicaid Expansion as Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to the Mississippi State Capitol to Rally Lawmakers fightcancer.org/releases/new-p… #msleg #MSCancerActionDay

March is National Social Work Month! Enjoy this photo of our social workers being recognized for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Thank you to our social workers for all you do to meet the needs of our patients. Happy National Social Work Month!