Healthcare

Healthcare | Amanda Seitz, Associated Press , Seung Min Kim, Associated Press , Will Weissert, Associated Press •

May 12, 2025

Trump says he’ll set 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower the cost of prescription drugs

If a deal is not reached, a new rule will kick in tying the price of what the U.S. pays for medications to lower prices paid by other countries.

Healthcare | Frank Corder •

May 6, 2025

Miss. Dept. of Health says oversight lapses in HIV program grants are unacceptable

MSDH responded to a State Auditor report released Monday showing prevention funds were used on a “Queerceanara," "diva brunches" and more.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Amanda Seitz, Associated Press •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

March 14, 2025

Lawmakers keep PBM reforms alive

The primary goal is to address the rising cost of prescriptions in Mississippi.

Healthcare | Jeremy Pittari •

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.

News

News | Magnolia Tribune •

May 28, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: May 28, 2025

News | Frank Corder , Daniel Tyson •

May 27, 2025

Special session set to begin Wednesday

News | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

May 27, 2025

US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

May 19, 2025

Modine expanding data center cooling equipment manufacturing in Grenada County

Business | Lynne Jeter •

May 19, 2025

Goldman Sachs honors inaugural Mississippi small business graduating class

Business | Frank Corder •

May 15, 2025

HH2 relocating Kentucky distribution center to Blue Mountain, Mississippi

Culture

Culture | Jim Beaugez •

May 28, 2025

Country music hitmaker-turned-executive Craig Wiseman comes home

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

May 28, 2025

Why are people poor?

Culture | Parrish Alford •

May 27, 2025

Diamond Rebels use of transfer portal pays dividends as team selected to host NCAA Regional

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

May 28, 2025

Like good moonshine, Bragg’s trilogy of Southern white poverty memoirs ages smoothly

Opinion | Chip Pickering •

May 21, 2025

AI’s full business potential will be stifled by state regulations: Why a federal AI strategy is needed

Opinion | Jeff Hale •

May 21, 2025

Healthcare

Trump says he’ll set 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower the cost of prescription drugs

Miss. Dept. of Health says oversight lapses in HIV program grants are unacceptable

Judge issues temporary restraining order against three PBMs

Efforts to loosen APRN collaborative agreements fall short during 2025 session

State Board of Health receives update on measles, pertussis cases

CON reform legislation expected to receive Governor’s signature

Democrat lawmaker kills PBM reform on point of order

Governor vetoes bill he says seeks to expand Medicaid in Mississippi

Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan

No plans for Medicaid expansion this session, key lawmakers say

Lawmakers keep PBM reforms alive

Senate looks to revise certain CON laws

News

Magnolia Mornings: May 28, 2025

Special session set to begin Wednesday

US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety

Business

Modine expanding data center cooling equipment manufacturing in Grenada County

Goldman Sachs honors inaugural Mississippi small business graduating class

HH2 relocating Kentucky distribution center to Blue Mountain, Mississippi

Culture

Country music hitmaker-turned-executive Craig Wiseman comes home

Why are people poor?

Diamond Rebels use of transfer portal pays dividends as team selected to host NCAA Regional

Opinion

Like good moonshine, Bragg’s trilogy of Southern white poverty memoirs ages smoothly

AI’s full business potential will be stifled by state regulations: Why a federal AI strategy is needed

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