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Mississippi hospitals react to governor’s Medicaid reimbursement reforms
SUMMARY: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has faced criticism for his plan to aid financially struggling hospitals by reforming Medicaid reimbursement methods. The plan is expected to provide approximately $698 million to Mississippi’s hospitals. The first initiative, called the Mississippi Hospital Access Program (MHAP), will offer direct payments to hospitals serving patients in the Medicaid managed care delivery system. The second initiative aims to supplement Medicaid base payment rates for hospitals by reimbursing inpatient and outpatient services up to the Medicare upper payment limit. Some Democrats and Medicaid expansion advocates have argued that the plan falls short of meeting the needs of the state’s hospitals. However, officials at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson have expressed their support, stating that the funding will provide a lifeline for many hospitals. The plan is currently awaiting approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and, if approved, will be effective from July 1, 2023. Mississippi currently has 74 rural hospitals, with 24 at immediate risk of closure due to severe financial problems.
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Ole Miss women get pair of double-doubles and roll to 83-65 March Madness win over Ball State
SUMMARY: Mississippi coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin found solace in returning to a different arena in Waco, Texas, following a disappointing previous tournament experience. The No. 5 seed Ole Miss Rebels redeemed themselves with an 83-65 victory over 12th-seeded Ball State in the NCAA Tournament’s first round. Starr Jacobs led the Rebels with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Kennedy Todd-Williams and Madison Scott each scored 15 points. Ole Miss dominated rebounding, leading 52-32, and will face fourth-seeded Baylor next. Coach McPhee-McCuin noted the team’s evolution since their last visit and the significance of playing in Texas, where Jacobs feels at home.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (March 21-23), Mississippi offers a range of exciting events. Highlights include Hal’s Marching MALfunction Second Line Stomp and Jessie Robinson’s blues performance in Jackson, as well as the Natchez Food & Wine Festival and the Natchez Little Theatre’s production of *This Side of Crazy*. There are also numerous exhibitions like *Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South* in Jackson and *Gold in the Hills* in Vicksburg. Other events include the 48th Annual Crawfish Classic Tennis Tournament in Hattiesburg, karaoke nights in Laurel, and a variety of family-friendly activities across the state.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (March 14-16) in Mississippi offers a variety of events. In Jackson, iconic saxophonist Boney James performs at the convention center, while the JXN Food & Wine festival showcases culinary talents. The LeFleur Museum District hosts a “Week of Wonder,” and several exhibitions, including “Of Salt and Spirit,” celebrate Black quilters. Natchez features the Spring Pilgrimage tours, a reenactment of Annie Stewart’s story, and a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. In Hattiesburg, comedian Rob Schneider performs, and various events like a St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl and a talent show will take place throughout the area.
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