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Medicaid expansion ‘too little, too late’ as Greenwood Leflore Hospital finds way to stay open until 2024
Greenwood Leflore Hospital, which has been at the forefront of Mississippi’s ongoing hospital crisis, will remain open until at least 2024 after being on the brink of full closure earlier this year.
In a memo sent to GLH employees this week, interim CEO Gary Marchand informed his staff that the hospital’s owners have agreed to an extended $10 million line of credit in place to support ongoing operations.
On top of the credit extension, GLH is set to receive around $925,000 from the state legislature once the new fiscal year begins on July 1. This is in addition to $2.1 million from the Mississippi Hospital Access Program and $722,713 from the Disproportionate Share Hospital Program allocated to GLH earlier this month.
While Marchand said the funds are helpful in the short term, the extended line of credit expected to be available within the next 30 to 60 days is the primary reason the hospital will be able to keep its doors open for the foreseeable future.
“While the…
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By: Caleb Salers
Title: Medicaid expansion ‘too little, too late’ as Greenwood Leflore Hospital finds way to stay open until 2024
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/medicaid-expansion-too-little-too-late-as-greenwood-leflore-hospital-finds-way-to-stay-open-until-2024/
Published Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:20:55 +0000
SUMMARY: This weekend in Mississippi (April 25-27) features a variety of events across Central and Pine Belt regions. Highlights include MiraGotSoul at Vibe Studio in Jackson, a community Dinner and Movie in Clinton, and the Natchez Kite Festival. Enjoy live performances with Sweet Lizzy Project in Natchez and the New Bourbon Street Jazz Band in Clinton. Family-friendly activities include the Native Plant Fest and Community Farmers Market in Jackson. In Hattiesburg, catch the Henry Cho tour and the Downtown Crawfish Jam Music Festival. Overall, it’s a weekend full of entertainment, culture, and fun activities for all ages.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (April 18-20), Mississippi offers a variety of events for all ages. In Jackson, enjoy Food Truck Friday, a jazz concert, free outdoor movie screenings, and multiple exhibitions including “Of Salt and Spirit” and “Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers.” For family fun, there’s an Easter Egg Hunt at the Ag Museum and “Bunnies & Butterflies” at MCM. Natchez features the Spring Pilgrimage, Lafayette’s 200th anniversary celebration, and a farmers market. In the Pine Belt, highlights include Live at Five, a Spring Candle-Making Workshop, and Easter events at the Hattiesburg Zoo. Don’t miss the Bluff City Block Party and more!
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SUMMARY: This weekend in Mississippi (April 11-13), enjoy a variety of events across the state. Highlights include the Eudora Welty Birthday Bash in Jackson, Trivia Night at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and Boots & Bling Fundraiser in Natchez. For family fun, check out the Bunny Bonanza in Jackson or the Easter Egg Hunt in Clinton. The Natchez Concours d’Elegance Car Show and Stranger Than Fiction Film Festival offer cultural experiences, while the 12th Annual Dragon Boat Regatta in Ridgeland and the Hub City Classic Car Show in Hattiesburg provide exciting activities for all ages.
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