Lt. Gov. Hosemann reveals plan to assist rural hospitals

JACKSON — Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has unveiled a package of proposals aimed at saving rural hospitals from closing down, leaving Mississippians without access to reliable health care.

Flanked by Senate colleagues for the announcement, Hosemann told reporters on Wednesday that the proposals would remove some restrictions on hospital partnerships, attempt to keep nurses in the state and encourage hospitals to expand physician residency programs.