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Rep. Sam Creekmore, R-New Albany, discusses his disappointment that the state Senate conferees did not attend a meeting to discuss their updated legislative plans for the cost of Mississippi Medicaid expansion during a public legislative conference committee meeting at the Mississippi State Capitol on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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Bill changing certificate of need law heads to governor
By GWEN DILWORTH - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,03/27/25-3:02PM , 224 Reads 6,865 Statewide
The legislation will make it easier for hospitals to make improvements and harder for UMMC to open facilities outside of Jackson.
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Bird flu detected in Noxubee County chickens
By GWEN DILWORTH - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,03/14/25-6:10PM , 152 Reads 5,028 Statewide
Highly pathogenic avian influenza – commonly known as bird flu – has been detected in a commercial chicken flock in Noxubee County.

Birds from the infected flock, which were being raised for meat, have not entered the food system.
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Pharmacy technician Drew Luckett processes a prescription at Brandon Discount Drugs in Brandon, Miss., on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. Independent pharmacies are facing financial challenges due to reduced reimbursements from the companies that serve as middlemen between pharmacies, drug manufacturers and insurers. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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‘A good start’: Senate passes pharmacy benefit manager reform bill
By GWEN DILWORTH - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,03/13/25-2:02PM , 193 Reads 7,169 Statewide
The Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would increase the regulation and transparency of pharmacy benefit managers, which advocates argue will protect patients and independent pharmacists.
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Independent pharmacists urge legislators to pass pharmacy benefit manager reform bill
By GWEN DILWORTH - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,02/28/25-5:21PM , 218 Reads 6,975 Statewide
A group of independent pharmacists from across Mississippi gathered at the Capitol Thursday to urge lawmakers to increase regulation and transparency of pharmacy benefit managers, who they say are threatening their survival.
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