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The MHC wants to educate our members on the details of the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program so everyone can take advantage of the funding opportunities offered by the program. Check our page often for valuable information that you can share on your own channels.
The MHC congratulates Lorie Till, Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, on her inclusion in the Mississippi Business Journal's 2026 class of 25 Leading Business Women in Mississippi!
Many of our MHC members are hosting events in October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, including Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, which is holding a Lunch and Learn program on October 27. See below for more details.
Please note the MS Rural Health Transformation Program has updated its materials for the Pilot Program funding opportunity. Visit their website for the revised Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), accompanying memo, and Application Grant.
mississippirhtp.com/funding/
MHC members, don't miss the informational webinar about an upcoming funding opportunity available through the Electronic Health Records (EHR) Replacement for Small Rural Providers Program on October 13th at 10:00 am!
tinyurl.com/mr44ccbb
MHC members, make sure to sign up & participate in the MS RHTP Innovative Pilot Program Webinar on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝗺.
MS RHTP representatives will provide an overview of the Innovative Pilot Program funding opportunity, including key dates.
We appreciate the members of the Mississippi House of Representatives who participated in a panel discussion at our 2026 Conference! These representatives gave us their perspectives on the issues expected to receive attention during the 2027 legislative session.
We extend our thanks to our excellent panel of state senators who participated in a thought-provoking discussion at our 2026 Conference! This session provided our attendees with insights into the upcoming legislative session with regard to healthcare issues.
Representatives from the Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative had the opportunity this week to meet with Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Senator Roger Wicker and their staff in Washington, DC. We appreciate these leaders taking the time to hear our positions on important issues.
The MHC wants to educate our members on the details of the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program. We want everyone to take advantage of the benefits offered by the program. Check our page often for valuable information that you can share on your own channels.
Our 2nd annual MHC Conference is just four days away! We have a great lineup of speakers and panelists who will provide insights and information on hot button issues and legislative policy. You don't want to miss it!
Sign up here:
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North Mississippi Health Services has welcomed Blair Buschmann, MD, to its Sanders Clinic for Women located in Tupelo. Dr. Buschmann is seeing patients now.
Methodist Rehabilitation recently welcomed a new Director of Respiratory Therapy. Liza Seaberry, RRT, MHSA brings more than 15 years of respiratory therapy experience, along with a strong background in clinical leadership, staff education, and respiratory care operations.
Merit Health River Region has recently welcomed a new surgeon to its team. Akash Kartik, MBBS, is a general and trauma surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive, robotic, laparoscopic and open surgical techniques.
Memorial Health System recently welcomed Kendrick Johnson, MD, to its staff at Memorial Physician Clinics. Dr. Johnson practices Neurosurgery and Neurointerventional Radiology and is a board-certified neurosurgeon with more than 13 years of experience.
The 2026 MHC Conference is coming up very soon! Have you registered yet? You don't want to miss this event that brings together the state's leading healthcare providers, payers, and stakeholders!
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Governor Tate Reeves revealed the grant recipients from the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program. These awards represent only the first three grant opportunities in year one of a five-year transformation of rural healthcare in Mississippi.
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Staff at MHC member hospitals are continually giving back to the communities in which they serve. Ashley Barr, RN at Magee General Hospital, spent time with the K4 class at Simpson County Academy during Community Helpers Week.
George Regional Health System has welcomed Dr. Andrew Youssef to its team. Dr. Youssef is a general surgeon practicing in Lucedale.
