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African Americans in Mississippi and nation benefit from health care reform
By Lonnie Ross Online Editor Efforts continue at local and national levels to inform more people about the benefits of the health care law, […]
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University of Mississippi Medical Center performs first pancreas transplant
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Doctors at the University of Mississippi Medical Center have performed the facility’s first pancreas transplant in a 49-year-old diabetes patient who also received a kidney during the procedure. Organ recipient Paul […]
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Study shows Medicaid expansion would spur Mississippi economy
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi is losing billions of dollars in potential economic activity because state leaders, so far, have chosen not to extend Medicaid to hundreds of thousands more people, a nonprofit group said […]
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Must enroll by December 23 to begin health coverage under Obamacare on January 1
By Lonnie Ross Online Editor The deadline for people to sign up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, that starts on the first day of January 2014, is December 23, 2013. The […]
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148 Mississippians have signed up for Obamacare since Oct. 1 launch
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says 148 Mississippi residents have selected coverage though a federally run health insurance website that launched Oct. 1. Coverage is scheduled to begin […]
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Obama announces grace period plan for canceled insurance policies
The Associated Press President Obama announced Thursday morning that he will support a plan that allows Americans to keep insurance policies that would otherwise be canceled under the Affordable Care Act. People will be able to […]
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“Cover Mississippi”, kickoff campaign launches this Friday at Metro Mall
Coalition to help people understand and signup for “Obamacare” (for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act) Anyone interested in understanding “Obamacare” or shopping for health insurance options will be able to meet with […]
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American Heart Association Looking for Fit-Friendly Worksites
Jackson area businesses are encouraged to apply for the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites Program. Applications are due by November 1, 2013. The program recognizes employers who champion the health of their employees by creating […]
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AP analysis: Law may be on HMA’s side in dispute with Blue Cross/Blue Shield
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Hospital owner Health Management Associates has a not-so-secret advantage in its dispute with insurer Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi. Lawmakers are poised to intervene in the dispute if it’s […]