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This bill amends Mississippi law to provide an increased Medicaid reimbursement rate for inpatient and outpatient hospital services for hospitals located in counties that meet specific economic and healthcare needs criteria. Specifically, hospitals in counties with an average monthly unemployment rate of 8% or higher during the previous state fiscal year, and which also have a critical shortage of physicians and nurses, will receive a higher reimbursement. This increased rate will be at least 80% of the Medicare reimbursement rate for the same services and must be implemented by September 1, 2026, with annual adjustments thereafter. The determination of a critical shortage of physicians and nurses will be made by a committee composed of representatives from key healthcare associations and legislative leaders.

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