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Mississippi Bill Would Examine Medicaid, Healthcare Costs
A Republican in the Mississippi House has introduced a bill that would create a 13-person commission on the future of Medicaid and healthcare.
Medicaid in Mississippi becomes a major debate come state budget time, with proponents arguing for the federal dollars that would feed the healthcare pool for those in need and detractors decrying a seemingly ever-escalating supply of state dollars required to prime the program's pump.
A Pine Belt legislator wants to formalize and focus those discussions in Jackson, drilling down to what is driving the program's costs and what the state might be able to do to curtail expenses.
Rep Toby Barker (R-Hattiesburg) introduced House Bill 957 that would create a 13-person "Commission on the Future of Medicaid and Health Care in Mississippi."
The bill passed the House 96-22 and now moves to the Senate.
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Source: Hattiesburg American
Standard Criteria for Loss of Ambulation Needed in DMD
April 19th 2024A recent study suggests the differences between ambulation definitions for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can impact the identification of ambulant vs nonambulant individuals, and standard criteria across settings are needed.
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Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
April 16th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our second episode, in which we learn all about Freedom House 2.0 and the Pathways to Work program.
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Early Involvement Critical in Treating Immunotherapy-Induced Overlap Syndrome
April 19th 2024A series of case studies reveals the importance of early diagnosis and involvement of special teams of clinicians when dealing with potential cases of overlap syndrome, which encompasses myocarditis, myasthenia gravis, and immune checkpoint inhibitor–related myositis.
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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