Rachel S. Tyrone, PhD, CCC-SLP
Specialties: Children's Speech Language Pathology
Gender: Female
Biography: Dr. Rachel S. Tyrone is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She holds a Ph.D. in Population Health Sciences and is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) with extensive clinical and academic experience in early childhood development, maternal and infant mental health, and workforce development. Dr. Tyrone earned her A.A. from Copiah Lincoln Community College, B.S. and M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Southern Mississippi, and completed her PhD in Population Health Sciences at UMMC. Dr. Tyrone coordinates the Child Health and Developmental Promotion Fellowship Program and is actively involved in statewide initiatives to strengthen the early childhood workforce and integrate developmental health into primary care. Her research portfolio includes peer-reviewed publications on Adverse Childhood Experiences, developmental outcomes, and interdisciplinary training innovations. A dedicated educator and mentor, she regularly delivers lectures and trainings on social determinants of health, issues related to early childhood development, and workforce enhancement. Dr. Tyrone’s work reflects a commitment to improving population-level outcomes through collaborative, equity-focused, and evidence-based strategies.
Practice Locations
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Children’s of Mississippi Hospital - Blair E. Batson Tower
2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
Accepted Insurance Plans
The University of Mississippi Medical Center accepts all plans, but may not be an in-network provider with your plan. We encourage you to contact your insurer and ask if the plan is in network with UMMC. Always contact your insurance carrier for specific coverage information.
Network Participation - 2026
MississippiCAN and CHIP [Managed Care programs promulgated by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid]
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- Magnolia Health (Centene)
- TrueCare
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace [Individual plans offered on healthcare.gov]
- Ambetter from Magnolia Health (Centene)
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- UHC Marketplace (Madison only)
Medicare Advantage
- Devoted Health Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP
- HealthSpring Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
- Humana: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- WellCare (Centene) Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
Commercial - Group and Individual
- Aetna Plans: PPO, HMO [Includes all facilities except UMMC Madison]
- BCBSMS Plans: BlueCardPPO, State Health Plan (AHS), Federal Employee Plan (FEP)
- Cigna Plans: PPO, HMO
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO (Includes plans administered by UMR, UnitedHealth Group's wholly owned third-party administrator (TPA) subsidiary)
Transplant Only Networks
- Optum Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, VAD
- Emerging Therapy Solutions (ETS) Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
- Interlink Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T
- Celtic Plans: Ambetter, WellCare, Magnolia Health MississippiCAN, Magnolia Health CHIP • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT
- Cigna Lifesource Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
Dental
- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Vision
- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Rental Networks (Utilized by self-funded employer group plans and third-party administrators (TPAs))
- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN) [If MPCN is present on a Member/Subscriber ID, all UMMC facilities and providers are in-network regardless of TPA.]
- First Choice Health Plan
- Claritev (formerly Multiplan)
- Zelis
Government Programs
- Humana Military Plan: Tricare
- United Healthcare Plan: Veterans Affairs Community Care Networks
Plans and Payors UMMC is not in-network with as of April 1, 2026
- Oscar Health Plan: ACA Marketplace [Final negotiations taking place now. Anticipate in-network participation, effective June 1, 2026.]
- Cigna (Connect EPO) Plan: ACA Marketplace
- American Health Advantage Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Patrius Health (BCBSMS) Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Plan: Medicare Advantage
Education
| Board Certification: | Speech-Language Pathologist |
| Medical Education: | University Of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Medical Education: | University of Southern Mississippi |
Experience
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Population Health, Department of Population Health Science, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson Mississippi | 01/2025 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, American Speech and Hearing Association, American Speech and Hearing Association | 01/2016 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| W.K. Kellogg Community Leadership Network Fellow, W.K. Kellogg | 2026 |