Mississippi forgoes Medicaid expansion; Social factors linked to readmissions;

> Texas bills patients involuntarily committed to mental hospitals. Article

> Mississippi declines Medicaid expansion, causing hospitals to worry. Article

> Social, non-medical factors are linked to hospital readmissions. Article

And Finally… Inmates aren't entitled to dental floss. Article

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