What's New

New Telehealth Guidance for 2026

https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/medicare-telehealth-payment-rule-flexibilities-planning-for-2026/?slide=10

New MS Medicaid Rule is effective Jan 1, 2025. 

Administrative Code 24-021 was filed and finalized to the Medicaid Provider Enrollment to update the time period from three (3) years to one (1) year before a provider is disenrolled for not filing any claims and add language clarifying the enrollment of out-of-state providers based on medical advice.

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Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Medicare

Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

On November 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a rule finalizing changes for Medicare payments under the PFS and other Medicare Part B policies, effective on or after January 1, 2025.

The CY 2025 PFS final rule is one of several final rules that reflect a broader Administration-wide strategy to create a more equitable health care system that results in better accessibility, quality, affordability, empowerment, and innovation for all Medicare beneficiaries.

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The practice, led by vascular surgeon Dr. Danón Garrido, is proud to provide life-changing, cutting-edge vascular care to a population and region that has not had easy access in the
past. Residents throughout Central Mississippi appreciate the doctors’ medical expertise and patient-first approach to care that blends perfectly with the most advanced technology available to treat a wide variety of vascular disorders. Services at Advanced Vascular & Vein Associates include highly effective minimally invasive treatments for peripheral artery disease (PAD),  chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), varicose veins, carotid artery disease, arterial occlusion, and deep  vein thrombosis (DVT or blood clot). Their diagnostic services are also state-of-the-art and available onsite for convenience. For top-level vascular care that’s always patient-focused and dedicated to decreasing pain and improving quality of life, schedule a visit at Advanced Vascular & Vein Associates today. Call the office, or use their convenient online scheduling tool to request an appointment.
AVVA Referral Sheet
AVVA PAD Screening Questionaire

MSDH

Blood Lead Screening and Healthy Homes Summary
Screen all children between the ages of 6 and 72 months at each well-child visit using the Risk Assessment and Healthy Homes Questionnaire below. Risk Assessment and Healthy Homes Questionnaire implemented May 10, 2024.  

Blood Lead Screening and Healthy Homes Summary
 Lead Risk Screening Questionnaire-Division of Medicaid / MSDH
For questions or additional information from the MSDH, please contact
Crystal Veazey
Program Director, Lead Poisoning Prevention and Healthy Homes Program
Mississippi State Department of Health
570 E Woodrow Wilson
Suite O-200
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-576-7620
Fax: 601-576-7498

Severe and Fatal Confirmed Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever 

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UProot partners meet monthly to tackle Mississippi’s key health issues: Workgroups represent the priorities of the current State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP).

Email us at [email protected] if you’d like to join the effort!  

UProot Mississippi

DEA News & Updates

    DEA Announces Important Change to Registration Requirement (January 12, 2023)

      Requirements for training for Medication Assisted Treatment as part of the MATE Act (PDF) (March 27, 2023)

        Disposal of Controlled Substances   DEA Form-41   

        State-Level Projections of Supply and Demand for Primary Care Practitioners: 2013-2025

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         Department of Internal Revenue State of MS

         Medical Clinic Fact Sheet.pdf