Mississippian gets new liver after insurance dispute forced him to get care out of state
Because of the contract dispute with UMMC and Blue Cross & Blue Shield, LeMieux had to relocate to be eligible for a liver transplant.
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Last updated: August 16, 2022
52% of total population fully vaccinated
1,528
new cases and 896,300 total cases in Mississippi.
4
new deaths reported and 12,733 total deaths in Mississippi.
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