Mississippi
Mississippi has mobile-specific requirements for both dental and medical care.
Dental
Mobile-specific requirements identifiedRegulation 61 applies to operators of mobile dental facilities, defines mobile dentistry, requires registration/inspection and land-based record access, and requires the treating dentist to be present and responsible when clinical services are rendered.
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Dental licensing contact
Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners
715 S. Pear Orchard Road, Suite 200, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Telephone (601) 944-9622
Medical
Mobile-specific requirements identifiedMississippi Medicaid has specific mobile medical clinic enrollment and operating requirements, including a separate provider number from the fixed office, an onsite qualified practitioner during business hours, emergency/follow-up procedures, communications, transportation requirements, accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act, sterilization, potable and hot water, toilets/handwashing, and records at both the fixed office and mobile clinic. These are Medicaid participation requirements, not a general facility license.
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Medical licensing contact
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
1867 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite 200-B, Jackson, MS 39216
Telephone (601) 987-3079
This guide is for general information and is not legal advice. Regulations can change often. Always check current requirements with state and local licensing authorities before starting services, changing locations, or expanding your program. Consult qualified legal counsel about your specific operations. Verify contact details before sending applications or records.
“No known mobile-specific regulations” means this guide does not identify a separate mobile-specific requirement for the service category in that entry. It is not confirmation that no such requirements exist. General healthcare laws, professional rules, service-specific approvals, payer conditions, and local requirements may still apply. This guide is not an exhaustive compliance checklist.
The professional licensing authorities listed within each jurisdiction are starting points. Facility licensing, pharmacy, radiation, public health, and payer questions may belong to different agencies. Ask the listed authority to direct you to the appropriate office when needed.
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