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Medicaid Expansion

Posted inHealth

‘A no-brainer’: Why former Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe successfully pushed Medicaid expansion

Avatar photo by Bobby Harrison August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

Why did Mike Beebe, former governor of red state Arkansas, push to expand Medicaid? “It is a no-brainer whether you are Democratic or Republican if you care about your people.”

Posted inHealth

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards: Medicaid expansion ‘easiest big decision I ever made’

Avatar photo by Geoff Pender August 24, 2023August 24, 2023
Posted inElection 2023

Can a Mississippi governor expand Medicaid on his own? Depends on who you ask.

Avatar photo by Bobby Harrison August 23, 2023August 23, 2023
Posted inEditorial

Why so many top candidates are ignoring Mississippi’s worsening hospital crisis

Avatar photo by Adam Ganucheau July 20, 2023July 20, 2023
Posted inElection 2023

‘Tate Reeves doesn’t understand’: Hospital CEO slams governor for refusing Medicaid expansion

Avatar photo by Taylor Vance July 13, 2023July 13, 2023
Posted inAnalysis

Studies show that not expanding Medicaid is killing Mississippians

Avatar photo by Bobby Harrison May 28, 2023May 30, 2023
Posted inHealth

Few Mississippi lawmakers outright oppose Medicaid expansion

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Adam Ganucheau, Geoff Pender and Bobby Harrison May 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Posted inHealth

Hospitals thought they’d get $450M in extra money this year. They’re actually getting much less.

Avatar photo by Devna Bose March 9, 2023March 8, 2023
Posted in2023 Legislative Session

House sends extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to governor

Avatar photo by Geoff Pender March 7, 2023March 8, 2023
Posted inHealth

FAQ: What is postpartum Medicaid extension, exactly?

Avatar photo by Devna Bose February 27, 2023February 27, 2023
Posted in2023 Legislative Session

House Republicans reject Medicaid expansion on floor, say plan to aid hospitals is coming

Avatar photo by Bobby Harrison February 15, 2023February 15, 2023
Posted inHealth

Feds give Greenville grant for primary care clinic as Delta faces loss of health care services

Avatar photo by Sara DiNatale February 15, 2023February 15, 2023
Posted in2023 Legislative Session

Senate approves grants for struggling Mississippi hospitals

Avatar photo by Geoff Pender February 9, 2023February 9, 2023
Posted in2023 Legislative Session

Mississippi Senate votes again to extend postpartum care. House vote remains uncertain

Avatar photo by Geoff Pender February 7, 2023February 8, 2023
Posted inHealth

Former UM chancellor: Gov. Tate Reeves privately acknowledged Medicaid expansion benefits

Avatar photo by Adam Ganucheau February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

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