News Around the State: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Names Mississippi Baptist Medical Center as Blue Distinction Center

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News Around the State: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Names Mississippi Baptist Medical Center as Blue Distinction Center

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi announced June 1 that Mississippi Baptist Medical Center has been named a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Blue Distinction® is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield...

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