State health leaders are warning Mississippians about the threat of COVID-19 at holiday gatherings

The number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Mississippi is continuing to surge. The state’s leading health official says Mississippi is on track to lose 1,000 people to COVID-19 in the month of December alone. It’s four days until Christmas and the State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs is sounding the alarm about holiday gatherings.MPB, 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.