AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCancer Screening: Mississippi health officials say about 2,300 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 400 die each year. The state’s program offers eligible uninsured and underinsured women free breast and cervical screenings, follow-up tests and expedited Medicaid enrollment after a cancer diagnosis. Opioid Crisis: Mississippi recorded 1,373 opioid use disorder diagnoses per 100,000 people with private insurance, the nation’s third-highest rate. Nationally, diagnoses rose 32.7% from 2022 to 2025; claims data track diagnosed patients, not everyone who misuses opioids. Hospital Cybersecurity: Health leaders urged hospitals to practice caring for patients without computer systems as cyberattacks grow. A February ransomware attack at UMMC temporarily closed dozens of clinics and canceled elective procedures. Rural Care: MSU-Meridian received a $500,000 grant to expand rural clinical training for physician assistant students.
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