AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaternal Health: Mississippi ranks last nationally for maternal and infant health, while rural access and costs remain barriers for expectant mothers. State initiatives aim to help, but health officials say families need better information about available resources. Screening: A study using data from 147,498 emergency patients, including patients at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, found offering hepatitis C tests to everyone was cost-effective. The infection can go undetected for years but is curable. Medicare: The Mississippi Hospital Association is offering guidance during open enrollment. Prison Care: Lawmakers heard testimony about amputations and delays in cancer treatment in Mississippi prisons.
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