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Jeremy Pittari
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May 2, 2025
Judge issues temporary restraining order against three PBMs
Good Rx Holdings, Inside Rx LLC and MS CVS Pharmacy LLC are allegedly forcing independent pharmacies to accept discount cards, negatively affecting their profits.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 28, 2025
Efforts to loosen APRN collaborative agreements fall short during 2025 session
State Rep. Samuel Creekmore said he is considering making adjustments to the legislation before he reintroduces a similar bill next session.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 9, 2025
State Board of Health receives update on measles, pertussis cases
Vaccination was cited as the best method to protect children from the contagious diseases.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 7, 2025
CON reform legislation expected to receive Governor’s signature
Additional action to reform certificate of need laws in Mississippi is expected next session.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 1, 2025
Democrat lawmaker kills PBM reform on point of order
While the conference report for HB 1123 was being presented, State Rep. John Hines (D) raised a point of order requiring the bill to be recommitted. The move likely ends the potential of PBM reform this session.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 28, 2025
Governor vetoes bill he says seeks to expand Medicaid in Mississippi
The legislation was sent back to Senate Medicaid Committee for further work on Friday.
Healthcare
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Amanda Seitz, Associated Press
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March 27, 2025
Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan
The cuts include layoffs, early retirements and voluntary separations, encouraged through buyout offers from the Trump administration.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 19, 2025
No plans for Medicaid expansion this session, key lawmakers say
As the federal government looks to rein in spending, efforts to expand the social welfare program stall in the Legislature, at least for this session.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 14, 2025
Lawmakers keep PBM reforms alive
The primary goal is to address the rising cost of prescriptions in Mississippi.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 6, 2025
Senate looks to revise certain CON laws
An amendment in the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee this week would raise purchasing thresholds and narrow UMMC CON exemptions, among other revisions.
Healthcare
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 4, 2025
New Mississippi Division of Medicaid director shares information with lawmakers, addresses concerns
Mississippi Medicaid's budget topped $8 billion this year, with nearly a billion coming from direct state support for the over 700,000 enrollees.
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Frank Corder
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February 27, 2025
Speaker White says House, Senate working together on PBM reform
Both chambers have passed legislation aimed at addressing pharmacy benefit managers and prescription drug costs impacting Mississippians.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 5, 2025
Mississippi 98% compliant as REAL ID deadline nears
News
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Daniel Tyson
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May 5, 2025
Crockett reminds Tougaloo grads “how to use a chair” in commencement address
News
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Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
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May 5, 2025
Trump administration says it’ll pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
Culture
Culture
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Parrish Alford
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May 5, 2025
Selmon under pressure to protect Mississippi State’s baseball legacy with next hire
Culture
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Robert St. John
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May 5, 2025
A spring of celebrations
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 5, 2025
The storm of God’s wrath
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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April 30, 2025
Is a new era in federal natural disaster relief something Mississippi can easily navigate?
Opinion
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Bill Crawford
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April 27, 2025
Model Utah program considered by legislature unfairly denigrated
Opinion
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Courtney Taylor
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April 25, 2025
Inside Mississippi’s workforce reset: Reduce waste, cut overhead, create results
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