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Q&A: Explaining the health care coverage gap

WebAre people in the coverage gap employed? In 2019, of the 178,000 uninsured Mississippians making below 138% of the poverty level, the majority – nearly 61% – …

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Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines in Mississippi

WebYou should also visit the health department’s vaccine page for basic information. The state health department also has a hotline you can call to ask questions about the vaccine …

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Mississippi Health News

WebThe Legislature could place on the ballot a proposal to reverse the state Supreme Court decision granting the right to an abortion. Then the citizens could decide, just as they …

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New COVID-19 booster shots available in Mississippi

WebThe Mississippi State Department of Health announced on Tuesday that appointments for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster shot are now available at all county …

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Mississippi among worst in racial health disparities

WebAn extensive report from the Commonwealth Fund has found deep-seated racial health disparities in all 50 states — with many more pronounced in Mississippi …

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Inside Mississippi’s coverage gap, workers say health care is a 'pipe

WebIt’s estimated that 123,000 uninsured Mississippians would gain coverage under expansion – that includes the 74,000 people under the poverty level and an …

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Mississippi ranked last for health system performance

WebA new report from The Commonwealth Fund ranked Mississippi last in the nation for health system performance. The yearly scorecards released by the Fund …

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MSMA urges action on health care crisis

WebMississippi physicians say health care crisis ‘engulfs us,’ urge action. As emergency federal pandemic funds for hospitals are dwindling, the health care crisis in …

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Her grandfather helped bring Medicaid to Mississippi 55 years ago

WebBack in 1969, Williams’ argument for opting into the original Medicaid program sounded much like the one made today for Medicaid expansion. He said the program …

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Lawmakers work to revive MAEP rewrite, PERS changes as session …

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COVID-19 Delta variant leads to new MSDH guidelines

WebThe Mississippi State Department of Health reported 427 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the most for any one day since March 13. The Delta variant has …

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Medicaid expansion debate stirs memories of family medical debt …

WebREAD MORE: Medicaid expansion negotiators still far apart after first public meeting Roughly 74,000 Mississippians don’t make enough money to afford insurance, …

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Senate passes Medicaid expansion 'lite' with veto-proof majority

WebAn austere version of Medicaid expansion, which for more than a decade has been blocked by legislative leaders, passed the Senate on Thursday 36-16 – a veto …

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Report highlights strengths, weaknesses of Mississippi’s pandemic

WebThe new 198-page report goes into great detail in every pandemic response category, offering both suggestions for improvement and highlighting the state’s …

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Insurance chief says he supports Medicaid expansion — but only …

WebState Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said he supports expanding Medicaid to provide health care coverage — but only for Mississippians earning less …

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Senate negotiators a no-show for second meeting with House on …

WebRep. Joey Hood, R-Ackerman, left, listens as Rep. Sam Creekmore, R-New Albany, expresses his disappointment that the state Senate conferees did not attend a …

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Mississippi health rankings worst in U.S., report finds

WebWithin Mississippi’s health care system ranking, some of the worst categories are the state’s preterm birth rate, infant mortality rate, breast and cervical …

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Thank you, Mississippi taxpayers, for funding Medicaid expansion …

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Proposal to create Delta health authority draws fire from area's

WebProposal to create Delta health authority draws fire from area’s lawmakers. Rep. John Hines Sr., D-Greenville, asks questions during a TANF hearing at the State …

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Clarksdale health department moves to new building

Webby Devna Bose August 1, 2023. The Coahoma County Health Center in Clarksdale, Miss., Thursday, October 20, 2022. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today. Instead of …

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MDOC promotes inmate boxing program, but lawmakers say …

WebResearch has found that prison sports programs have social, mental and physical benefits, and participation in sports can help lessen detrimental health impacts …

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1964: Civil rights activists started Mississippi Freedom Democratic

WebApril 26, 1964 Aaron Henry testifies before the Credentials Committee at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Credit: Wikipedia Civil rights activists started …

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At Lake High School, the Un-team will never be forgotten

WebThat’s “un” as in: undefeated, untied, un-scored upon, and virtually un-challenged. The Hornets, coached by Granville Freeman, a maniacally demanding 26 …

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Senate votes to restore voting rights to four people previously

WebA senator held the defeated measure on a procedural measure, so the chamber could reconsider the issue at a later date. The Senate’s decision to reject an effort to …

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