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How Missouri and Kansas expanded rural access to health care in …

WEBMany states, including Kansas and Missouri, have expanded telehealth at least temporarily during the pandemic. But in order for telehealth to continue to be an …

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What St. Luke's merger with BJC means for Kansas City patients

WEBIn the medical industry, the goal is increasingly straightforward: Get bigger. Or else. Consider, for example, the merger of Kansas City’s St. Luke’s Health System with …

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Vibrant Health wants to build a $30 million medical center in KCK

WEBVibrant Health in Kansas City, Kansas, is raising $30 million to build a new clinic in one of the county’s poorest neighborhoods. The nonprofit has formed a …

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Hazardous Kansas City housing is making some residents sick

WEBStay-at-home advice was meant to keep people safe from COVID. But it put some Kansas Citians at risk of unhealthy conditions in their homes. Sakinah Cooper with …

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Doctors warn again gender-affirming care ban for Kansas youth

WEBKansas lawmakers consider gender-affirming care ban, again. One bill passed out of the Kansas Statehouse with what appears to be a veto-proof majority. The …

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The latest on the delta variant and COVID vaccines in KC

WEBHealth care leaders in Kansas City are working to get more people vaccinated to slow the recent surge of cases in the metro area as the COVID-19 delta …

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KC hospitals say AI has potential to cut costs, but regulation lacking

WEBTakeaways: AI is regularly used in Kansas City hospitals, from helping doctors take notes during patient appointments to monitoring the availability of hospital …

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Medicaid expansion in Missouri: Why people should still apply

WEBOn April 28, the Missouri Senate voted not to fund Medicaid expansion in the state’s budget for the 2022 fiscal year. The Missouri House previously voted against …

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Ransomware attack at Liberty Hospital highlights safety concerns

WEBRansomware and other data breaches are a huge problem in health care, affecting 88 million Americans in the first 10 months of 2023. An industry trade group …

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Pandemic changes to Medicaid set to unravel in Missouri

WEBProgress on Medicaid application backlog expected. Voters in Missouri approved a plan to expand Medicaid coverage to low-income residents in 2020. Under …

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Nurse union ready to fight for change in Kansas City hospitals

WEBThe Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that registered nurses working in Kansas City in 2022 had a mean annual salary of $76,580, compared with $68,130 in …

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Kansas Medicaid benefits: How to apply for KanCare

WEBPeople with questions may call the KanCare ombudsman toll-free at 1-855-643-8180 or contact one of two satellite offices set up to assist beneficiaries. To contact …

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New COVID vaccine sees "little to no interest", health leaders say

WEBKansas City health providers see ‘little to no interest’ in latest COVID vaccine. The CDC reports that only 16% of adults and 7% of children have received the …

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Push to extend Missouri Medicaid spurred by maternal mortality …

WEBIn 2018, mental health conditions were considered the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in Missouri. According to the report, 14.6% of recent mothers …

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What the Missouri Attorney General’s rule on trans care means

WEBMissouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Thursday dialed up the temperature in the already heated debate over care for transgender people with an …

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FAQ: Kansas City COVID guidelines from local experts – The Beacon

WEBTo get a free or reduced-cost vaccine, contact your local health department and ask about the CDC’s Bridge Access program. Johnson County — 913-826-1200. …

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Why is Missouri's maternal mortality rate so high

WEBSubstance use disorder contributed to nearly 33% of Missouri’s pregnancy-related deaths from 2017 to 2019. Gun violence problems in Missouri made homicide …

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Families will travel for gender affirming care as Kansas eyes ban

WEBThe Kansas Legislature passed a bill last week that would ban gender care for people younger than 18 and bar transgender youth already receiving treatment from …

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How do I get PrEP in Kansas City

WEBPhone: 816-404-4086. Vivent Health. 4309 E. 50th Terrace, Suite 100 & 200, Kansas City, MO 64130. 816-561-8784. KCMO Health Department – HIV Services …

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