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Brain injury patients have few options for treatment in state
July 24, 2011 - Clarion Ledger
Like many survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI), Mike Barnes, 49, needs the kind of rehabilitative care this state apparently can’t provide - which hasn’t stopped his mother from seeking it.
First Lady: Let’s Move Fruits and Veggies to ‘Food Deserts’
July 20, 2011 - NPR
First Lady Michelle Obama announced that several major retailers, foundations and small businesses have committed to bringing healthier food to neighborhoods where supermarkets are scarce.
Medicaid is an Economic Boom for Mississippi
July 14, 2011 - Desoto Times Tribune
MHAP responds to Sid Salter’s editorial claiming that Medicaid is a ticking time bomb.
Programs cropping up across USA to address ‘food deserts’
July 14, 2011 - USA Today
“Food deserts” — impoverished areas with little access to healthy foods — are attracting attention.
After Much Scrutiny, HHS Releases Health Insurance Exchange Rules
July 11, 2011 - Kaiser Health News
State flexibility takes center stage in proposed federal rules governing marketplaces where individuals and small businesses can shop for health insurance starting in 2014.The long-anticipated rules released Monday are less prescriptive than some consumer advocates desired, but grant states’ requests that they be given broad leeway to design and regulate the marketplaces, called exchanges.
Mississippi health insurance exchange introduced at town hall meetings
June 25, 2011 - Mississippi Press
The final stop of a 13-city tour of Mississippi to explain and gather ideas about a health insurance exchange was held Friday at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jefferson Davis Campus.
Input sought on health insurance options
June 24, 2011 - Hattiesburg American
The Mississippi Insurance Department has taken to the highway to seek input as it works toward creating a health insurance exchange to comply with the Affordable Care Act of 2010.
Mississippi examines creation of health insurance exchanges
June 24, 2011 - Clarion Ledger
The state of Mississippi has until Jan. 1, 2014, to set up health insurance exchanges for individuals, small businesses and others as part of last year’s federal health care overhaul. Officials are trying to figure out how to most effectively set up and operate the program.
Olive Branch town hall draws health care queries
June 22, 2011 - The Commercial Appeal
Area residents had plenty of questions Tuesday at a town hall meeting in Olive Branch about the new federal health care reform legislation, but the session was more about distributing information than taking questions.
Health care forum opens dialogue on state’s Exchange
June 22, 2011 - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
Northeast Mississippians had a chance to chew on plans for a state health exchange at a public forum Tuesday.Under federal health care reform laws, states must have an exchange in place Jan. 1, 2014, or use a federal health care exchange.Health exchanges are central hubs where health insurance plans can be compared side by side and purchased. It allows for a range of coverage options. Companies would compete on service, price and networks.