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The Pulse: Mississippians rally for full Medicaid expansion
Rev. Reginald Buckley joined hundreds of doctors, clergy, and Mississippians from over 35 communities at the Capitol in Jackson for a “Full Expansion Day” rally, urging legislators to expand Medicaid coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
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See running total of how much money Mississippi is turning down by not expanding Medicaid
Mississippi Today is unveiling a digital tracker that will run continuously displaying how much money the state is losing in federal funds by not expanding Medicaid.
Mississippi hospitals see rising occupancy rates over last four years
Hospitals with over 250 licensed beds saw a 7.6% increase in average annual occupancy rates, or the percentage of staffed beds filled with patients, from 73.1% in 2020 to 80.7% in 2024.
A new law to improve pregnancy outcomes took effect Monday. But how someone can receive timely prenatal care is still unclear.
The agency issued a general statement about its commitment to implementing the policy – with no details about any outreach, public education or provider training to date.
Photo Essay: Myesha Stovall brings hope to Delta Wellness Center
The organization tackles health challenges like obesity, chronic conditions and infant mortality by enhancing health care access and promoting healthier lifestyles through education.
Over 110,000 Mississippi children lost Medicaid coverage in the past year
Though this represents a significant decline in children covered, it’s more than were covered before continuous enrollment began.
Commissioner won’t create state insurance exchange unless Gov. Reeves approves
State-based exchanges typically offer lower-cost policies and the state could save millions in payments to the federal government.
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