In this short video, you can learn how reforming Medicaid could help working Missourians access health care while saving you money on your health insurance premiums. More »
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Without Medicaid reform, the cost of providing care to the state’s uninsured at Missouri’s hospitals could nearly triple to $3.5 billion annually by 2019. These costs will be largely shifted to businesses and individuals who purchase commercial insurance coverage. More »
Not expanding Medicaid could cost Missouri more than 9,000 jobs, $1.9 billion in reduced capital investment or $1.1 billion in cost shift to the insured, according to a new analysis from MHA. More »
A new report from the Missouri Hospital Association found that in 2011, Missouri hospitals provided $1.1 billion in uncompensated care to Missourians — a record level. The report underscores the central role hospitals play in supporting Missourians’ health and the economic health of communities throughout the state. More »
In 2014, more than 24,000 jobs could be created if Missouri participates in the federal Medicaid expansion plan included in the Affordable Care Act, according to new research from the University of Missouri. More »
We spend one-third of our lives sleeping, yet many of us take sleep for granted. Only when it becomes disturbed do we pay some attention to it. More »
A survey of Missouri hospital pharmacy directors found that persistent shortages in the nation’s pharmaceutical pipeline are affecting hospitals’ ability to deliver care in a safe, timely way and are leading to increased costs. More »
Don't read the following if you don't want easy, user-friendly strategies to lose weight and look fantastic. Implementing these tips may lead to reduced body fat and increased energy levels, as well as feelings of vitality and euphoria. More »
If you have congestive heart failure, following a few simple tips can help keep you healthy and active. More »
Visitors can view information on how hospitals are performing on nationally recognized quality of care metrics and patient satisfaction. More »
Whether you are trying to lose a few pounds or simply trying to maintain your weight this season, there are a few things that could work against you. More »
Your head hurts, your nose starts running and your throat is scratchy. Common symptoms of the flu? Or is it a cold? What about a sinus infection? The symptoms of the three can be very similar, and differentiating between them is a mystery to many of us. More »
Physical exercise is good for our general physical health, but did you know that it is also good for our brain? Exercise increases blood circulation and the resulting oxygen and glucose that reach your brain, which improves cerebral blood vessel growth. More »
Eating a low-fat diet and making smart food choices can help decrease one of the major risk factors for heart attack -- high blood cholesterol. Follow these tips to lower your fat and cholesterol intake. More »
Buying lunch at school may be the first time kids get to call the shots on which foods they will eat. Use school lunches as a chance to steer your child toward good choices. More »
The age, number and type of primary care providers in rural Missouri will present future challenges to rural residents’ access to health services and have negative consequences for rural health improvement efforts. More »
Warm weather and longer daylight hours provide the perfect opportunity for your child to get more physical activity. While it may be difficult for your child to get excited about “exercise,” most kids like fun activities that make physical activity more appealing. More »
Summer vacation offers a great break from school, but reading should never go on "vacation." See how to encourage your child to develop a love of reading that lasts year-round. More »
A new special report finds Missouri hospitals are making significant investments in health information technology. These investments promise new opportunities for quality improvement in Missouri’s health care delivery system and an economic boost through expansion of jobs in the state’s health care and information technology sectors. More »
Being proactive in preventing stroke can be as simple as making a few changes to your lifestyle. Follow these guidelines to reduce your risk for stroke. More »
