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While We Were Fighting Each Other

Representative John Faulkner asks whether working Americans have been looking in the wrong direction, blaming one another while larger economic forces continue shaping their lives.

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The Prescription You Can Afford

Health insurance does not always make healthcare affordable. Ophelia Brown shares six practical ways to lower prescription costs, reduce medical bills, and protect your financial health.

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What Good Is Health Insurance If You Still Can’t Afford to Use It?

Many Mississippi families are paying more for health insurance while struggling to afford doctor visits, prescriptions, and essential care. Dr. Will Carter explores why healthcare affordability remains a major challenge, even for the insured.

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The Cost Your Health Pays When You Wait

By Dr. Will | The People’s Doctor Healthcare in rural America is not just a clinical issue. It is an economic one. For many individuals and families, the cost of care sits right alongside groceries, gas, and keeping the lights on. I have had to navigate the nuances of this system myself, and I have…

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