www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2023-10-09 16:43:19

SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi has unveiled a plan for Medicaid reimbursement reforms, which is projected to generate about $700 million for hospitals across the state. The plan includes two initiatives: the Mississippi Hospital Access program and supplementing Medicaid base payment rates for hospitals. While the governor emphasizes the positive impact on hospitals and the improved quality of care for Medicaid recipients, critics argue that the plan does not address the issue of covering uninsured individuals, particularly low-wage earners. Mississippi Democrats continue to advocate for Medicaid expansion, while the governor asserts that his plan is what’s best for the people of Mississippi. The plan must be approved by the federal centers for Medicare and Medicaid services.

Mississippi’s governor unveils a plan he insists can save the state’s struggling hospital network, but his plan draws mixed …

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