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Amanda R. Rice, MD

Amanda R. Rice, MD

Specialties: Family Medicine

Gender: Female

Biography: Dr. Amanda Rice is native of Jackson, MS who graduated from Mississippi College in 2001. After graduation from college, Dr. Rice attended University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Due to her roots, she returned to complete Family Medicine residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2011. Dr. Rice has practiced medicine in Mississippi serving patients in rural area and Jackson metro area. Dr. Rice has served as a physician in multiple compacities including private practice and as Chief Medical Officer at a Federally Qualified Health Center. Dr. Rice returned to UMMC in 2019 to become faculty in the Department of Family Medicine. Since being at UMMC, Dr. Rice has become core faculty at the residency program and continues to see her own panel of patients at the Flowood family medicine clinic. Dr. Rice is board certified in family medicine, a member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, and Group on Women in Medicine and Science. She is committed to patient care and has a passion for educating patients, community health, and educating learners. Outside of Medicine, Dr. Rice enjoys spending time with her family, serves as youth mentor, and enjoys singing.

My Approach to Healthcare

As a family medicine physician, I strive to provide individualized care and treat the whole person. My goal is to be an integral part of each patient's healthcare journey by offering appropriate treatment, education and fostering a trusting patient-physician relationship while also participating in shared decision-making and understanding the impact of socioeconomical factors on a patient's health. I take pride in advocating for each patient and serving as not only their provider but also a resource for continuity of care, support through all stages life, and making an impact in their lives.

Practice Locations

1 Flowood Family Medicine - UMMC
2466 Flowood Drive, Flowood, MS 39232
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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: Family Medicine
Internship:University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Medical Education:University of Kansas School of Medicine
Residency:University of Mississippi Medical Center

Experience

Current Positions

Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 3921601/2019 - Present

Specialty Certification Licensure

Re-certification, American Board of Family Medicine04/2013 - Present
Licensure, Medical, Mississippi State Medical Board06/2011 - 06/2026

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Early- Career Faculty Award Nominee, Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS)2025
Trailblazer Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education, UMMC2025
Emerging Leaders Fellowship recipient, Society of Teachers in Family Medicine2024
GWIMS Leadership Development Program, Group on Women in Medicine and Science2024
Executive Leadership Award, G.A. Carmichael Family Health Centers2023
Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Physicians2023