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House Delivers Historic Health Reform
Posted Monday, March 22, 2010
Many Mississippians have wondered what reform will do for them. Within the next 6 months Mississippi will see the following benefits:
The Time to Pass Health Insurance Reform is NOW
Posted Thursday, March 18, 2010
The U.S. House of Representatives will soon have a final vote on health insurance reform legislation. Call Rep. Childers and tell him to vote for these reforms that will make health care affordable for the middle class, provide security for seniors, and guarantee access to health insurance for the uninsured. Call 1-866-922-4970 right now.
The Deadly Consequences of Delaying Health Reform
Families USA
4,900 Mississippians will die due to a Lack of Health Coverage between 2010-2019
Jackson’s UMC has new leadership
Clarion Ledger, February 9, 2010
Ole Miss Chancellor Dan Jones has chosen Dr. James Keeton to serve as vice chancellor of the University of Mississippi Medical Center — a position Keeton has held in the interim for the past seven months. Keeton also will serve as dean of the School of Medicine, pending approval from the state College Board.
Obama Budget Increases Federal Contribution To Medicaid By $25 Billion
Think Progress
The administration’s FY 2011 budget invests $25.5 billion into a 6-month extension of “the help that states got in last year’s economic stimulus bill with their Medicaid programs,” increasing the federal contribution by 6.2%. States with higher unemployment rates would qualify for more aid.
Clarksdale lawmaker seeks tax on sugary drinks to fight obesity
Commercial Appeal, January 11, 2010
“I’m fiscally conservative as a Republican, but when I look at how we spend $982 million a year on obesity and about $589 million of that is Medicare and Medicaid, it means people are paying $400 million a year out of their pockets,” Johnson said. “So you can imagine how much lower our insurance premiums would be if we could get this obesity under control.”
Uninsured carry a heavy burden
Daily Journal
“Private coverage is just eroding under the current system,” said Roy Mitchell, executive director of the Mississippi Health Advocacy Program. The real costs start adding up with chronic health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. “They need preventive treatment, but both of those things can be used as pre-existing conditions that can be denied coverage,” Mitchell said.
Send Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker a Christmas Greeting of Health Reform
Posted Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a historic vote to pass Health Care Reform on Christmas Eve. In advance of the Vote, You can wish Sens. Cochran and Wicker a Merry Christmas and tell them that reform will expand access to health care for thousands of uninsured Mississippians and afford security to those currently with insurance. Call Cochran and Wicker at 1-800-828-0498
Rally aims to build support for health bill
Clarion Ledger, December 16, 2009
After the meeting, Ashley Scales, 19, of Madison said she had been “against health care reform after watching reports on TV.
“Now, I’m for it,” said Scales, a biology major at Millsaps College in Jackson. “I realize you can’t just think of yourself.”
Parker said his health reform group has about 40 members, whose goal is to give a voice to others like them.
Mental health leader lobbies for facilities
Brookhaven Daily Leader, December 2, 2009
Mississippi Department of Mental Health Executive Director Ed LeGrand told The DAILY LEADER editorial board Tuesday he and other state officials have discussed another tobacco tax increase and the creation of a statewide lottery to bring in new money for Medicaid, education or other fund-thirsty agencies.