Federal agency says employers can require workers to get COVID-19 vaccine

A key federal agency said this week that employers can legally require their workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine and prevent them from entering their workplaces if they refuse. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in guidance issued Wednesday said that requiring a test would not violate the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990.The Hill, Read More.

State Auditor, AG investigating Centene on allegations it pocketed millions in taxpayer dollars

Both the state auditor and Mississippi attorney general are investigating whether Centene Corp., as a provider of Medicaid drug services, failed to disclose discounts on pharmacy services, inflated dispensing fees and received reimbursements for amounts already paid.Mississippi Today, Read More.
Medicaid expansion coming to Mississippi?

A non-profit has filed paperwork to start a ballot initiative to allow Mississippi voters to decide on Medicaid expansion.Dr. Jeffrey Ross thinks that’s a good idea. Chief Medical Officer of King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, Ross said it would be a benefit to both the state government and its citizens. KDMC CEO Alvin Hoover agrees. Hoover explains it as a $10 deal.The Daily Leader, Read More.