Healthcare

States across the country are looking to Mississippi and trying to replicate our success in implementing innovative telehealth technology. Governor Reeves has worked for years to strengthen the telemedicine capabilities in Mississippi in order to offer high-quality, affordable healthcare access to all Mississippians, regardless of where they live.

Governor Reeves is committed to continue increasing Mississippians’ access to quality healthcare and improving public health by promoting smart, conservative policies that ensure the health and well-being of all who call Mississippi home.

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Governor Reeves Announces 167 Rural Health Transformation Program Awards Totaling More Than $104 Million

September 14, 2026

Governor Tate Reeves today announced 167 awards totaling $104,115,146 through the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program. The awards are part of Mississippi’s $205.9 million first-year implementation budget, which will be allocated this year. They will help modernize, strengthen and transform healthcare in rural communities across the state.

Gov. Reeves Announces Investment In Mental Health Services For Mississippi Youth

August 24, 2026

Gov. Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is deploying $3,375,709 to support expanded mental health services for children, adolescents and young adults who were negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Coronavirus Relief (CDBG‑CV) program, the Mississippi Development Authority has approved targeted funding to modernize treatment environments and establish new programming focused on long-term recovery.

Governor Reeves Announces Investment in Mississippi’s Youth Mental Health Services

April 30, 2026

Governor Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is deploying $13,464,444 to support mental health systems for Mississippi children, youth and students.

Mississippi Launches Rural Health Transformation Program Office and Website

April 29, 2026

Governor Tate Reeves today announced the establishment of the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Office and launch of the official Mississippi RHTP website.

CMS Approves Second Component of Governor Reeves’ Medicaid Reimbursement Reforms

April 11, 2024

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Reeves today announced federal approval of the second component in his sweeping Medicaid reimbursement reform plan which is estimated to generate more than $700 million in additional funds for Mississippi hospitals. Governor Reeves first announced the plan in September.

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