In 2024, Medicaid providers in Leakesville charged $476,872 for Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) services, reflecting a 69.5% increase over the prior year.
In 2024, Medicaid providers in New Augusta submitted $16,196 in claims for Procedures / Professional Services, representing a 56.9% increase over the prior year.
In 2024, Medicaid providers in Laurel billed $8,433,746 for services under the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category, reflecting a 27.8% rise compared to the prior year.
In 2024, Medicaid providers in Purvis submitted $2,797,917 in claims for services under the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies, marking a 2.1% increase from the prior year.
Medicaid spending for the Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method category in Prentiss rose 53.8% in 2024, highlighting evolving utilization and payment trends.
In 2024, Medicaid reimbursements for Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) services in State Line totaled $159,091, reflecting a 5.9% rise over the prior year.
In 2024, Medicaid billing for Medicine Services and Procedures in Bassfield reached $393, a 7.4% increase compared with the prior year.
Sumrall saw Medicaid payments for Medicine Services and Procedures rise 3.2% in 2024, signaling changes in service utilization and reimbursement activity.
Durable Medical Equipment-related Medicaid spending in Collins jumped 44.8% in 2024, highlighting shifts in both use and payment policy.
Hattiesburg Medicaid providers submitted $9,569,382 in claims for services under the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies group in 2024, representing a 13.1% increase over the prior year.
In 2024, Waynesboro Medicaid providers billed $6,151 for services in the Durable Medical Equipment category, reflecting a 16.5% increase over the prior year.
Richton saw Medicaid disbursements linked to Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) climb by 9% in 2024, signaling shifts in care usage and payment trends.
In Prentiss, Medicaid claims for COVID-19 services amounted to at least $22,351 in 2024, representing less than 0.1% of the area’s total Medicaid spending tied to specific virus-related HCPCS codes.
In 2024, Medicaid in Laurel paid at least $132,056 for COVID-19–designated HCPCS code claims, making up less than 0.1% of all Medicaid payments locally.
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office has issued seasonal reminders about outdoor safety as spring arrives. Sheriff Joe Berlin encourages residents in Jones County to remain vigilant while enjoying warmer weather.…
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Nellie Rustin, an elderly woman reported missing from her home. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact them immediately.
There was one company in a city associated with Wayne County that received an FDA inspection in the third quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Educational Services employers across Pine Belt Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via…
The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across Pine Belt Times publication area was approved in 2024, as per…
In 2024, 84.6% of H-1B petitions filed by Health Care and Social Assistance employers across Pine Belt Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and…
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5% of income in Covington County, providing an average of $2,225 per capita to residents.
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.2% of income in Perry County, providing an average of $1,508 per capita to residents.
Congressman Mike Ezell shares insights on social media regarding the President’s recent congressional address and significant legislative actions taken by Congress towards American energy independence as of early March 2025
Congressman Mike Ezell has introduced a bill aimed at overturning a recent energy policy by President Biden through a Congressional Review Act resolution set for voting soon in the House.
Congressman Mike Ezell recently shared his perspectives through social media posts dated March 3-5.
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