Health

Facebook post tells CMS Administrator Dr. Oz Mississippi is in

A Facebook post addressed to “CMS Administrator Dr. Oz” declared, “Mississippi is in!” The post, published on the social media platform, did not provide additional context or details.

CMS refers to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid and other health-related programs. The agency’s administrator plays a central role in implementing federal health policy and working with states on program design and funding.

The terse message did not specify what “in” refers to — whether it indicates participation in a federal program, support for a policy, or another form of engagement. Without further details, the post’s meaning and potential impact on state residents remain unclear.

The announcement could carry implications for health coverage, program eligibility or federal funding if it relates to CMS-administered initiatives. Officials from the state or federal agency would need to clarify the intent and scope of the message for residents and stakeholders.

We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."