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Letter from U.S. Representative Mike Ezell in support of the MHC’s position on the 340B program
May 12, 2026
DOWNLOAD THE LETTER Dear Secretary Kennedy and Administrator Engels, I am writing today to address… Read More
Report from Jeremiah Mosley, The Fideo Group
April 30, 2026
Good morning. I hope this note finds everyone well. I wanted to share a brief… Read More
Mississippi Launches Rural Health Transformation Program Office and Website
April 30, 2026
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the establishment of the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Office and… Read More
Registered nurses in Mississippi can apply for loan assistance through state program
February 19, 2026
Nurses in Mississippi with student loan debt could be granted financial relief. The Mississippi Office… Read More
Op-Ed: Stefan Grow: How President Trump can use the One Big, Beautiful Bill to reward fiscal responsibility in states like Alabama
February 9, 2026
February 6, 2026 The Washington Reporter When a rural hospital closes, it rarely makes national… Read More
Summary of Mississippi’s Plans for the Rural Health Transformation Program
December 31, 2025
This article offers details on Mississippi’s plans for using funds from the RHTP to support… Read More
CMS Announces $50 Billion in Awards to Strengthen Rural Health in All 50 States
December 31, 2025
Mississippi will receive almost $206 million in the first year of the Rural Health Transformation… Read More
Collaborative members recently traveled to Washington, D.C
November 19, 2025
Collaborative members recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with several US Senators and Representatives,… Read More
Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative, now with over 525 member organizations, hosts first healthcare conference
November 7, 2025
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CMS Approves SFY 2026 MHAP Preprint
September 10, 2025
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) has informed hospital providers that the SFY 2026 MHAP… Read More
The Collaborative Travels to Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Mississippi Hospitals and Patients
July 1, 2025
The Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative, alongside Mississippi Medicaid Director Cindy Bradshaw, recently traveled to Washington, D.C.… Read More
Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative Applauds Governor Reeves’ Proclamation of May 11–17 as “Hospital Week”
May 13, 2025
Jackson, MS — (May 13, 2025) — The Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative proudly commends Governor Tate… Read More
Sens. Hyde-Smith & King Introduce ‘Save Healthcare Workers Act'
May 6, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Angus King (I-Maine) on Monday introduced… Read More
Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative Welcomes Four New Rural Hospitals to Strengthen Access and Care Across the State
January 6, 2025
Jackson, MS – (Jan. 6, 2025) – The Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative is excited to announce… Read More
Ochsner Health Joins Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative, Strengthening Statewide Alliance
December 11, 2024
Jackson, MS – (Dec. 11, 2024) – The Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative proudly welcomes Ochsner Health,… Read More
Senate GOP Selects Thune, a 340B Champion, as Next Majority Leader Despite Pushback from Trump Allies
November 13, 2024
One week after clinching control of the U.S. Senate, GOP senators elected U.S. Sen. John… Read More