healthcare

Nixon expects more than 1,000 to rally for Medicaid expansion

Associated Press — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:48:38 +0000

Gov. Jay Nixon's administration says it is expecting more than 1,000 people to rally at the Missouri Capitol in support of Medicaid expansion. The Democratic governor plans to speak at this afternoon's event as part of his effort to expand Medicaid to more lower-income adults as envisioned by the federal health care law.

Republican legislators so far have refused to embrace a Medicaid expansion. And the prospects may be getter dimmer.

Mo. Senate passes "telemedicine" bill

Associated Press — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:14:24 +0000

The Missouri Senate unanimously approved legislation Thursday that would require insurance companies to cover medical services provided electronically if they cover the same service when it is delivered in person.

Mo. Senate endorses eating disorder study

Associated Press — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:01:39 +0000

The Missouri Senate has given preliminary approval to a bill that would study the cost of making insurance companies provide coverage for eating disorders.

Mo. Senate considers newborn screenings for heart disease

Associated Press — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:56:41 +0000

The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to a bill that would require newborn screenings for congenital heart disease.

MU study connects personal health management to online avatars

Daina Schnese — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:06:01 +0000

Second Life is an online, virtual 3-D world where someone can create an Avatar, or an online representation of themselves.

Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz is an assistant professor of communication in MU’s College of Arts and Science. She surveyed 279 people to find a better understanding of how their experiences with their avatar might affect their life outside of the virtual world.

Local science and health researchers discuss health impact of global warming

Coleman Bandy — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:15:00 +0000

Nearing the end of one of the warmest years on record, local researchers and healthcare professionals are urging Mid-Missourians to take steps to cope with the rising temperatures.

Medical debt cited as chief cause of bankruptcy, as advocates urge legislators to expand Medicaid

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:50:15 +0000

People and groups who work with Medicaid clients are urging Missouri lawmakers to expand coverage in next year’s state budget.

Numerous health problems disproportionately impact LGBT Missourians

Lukas Udstuen — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:20:00 +0000

A wealth of factors are leading to poorer health outcomes within Missouri’s LGBT community.

Newscast for September 24, 2012

Wendy Mader — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:54:37 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

Employment on the rise at Lake Regional Health System
Missouri SAT scores fall amongst high school graduates
Conservative group considers returning support to Akin

Employment on the rise at Lake Regional Health System

Camille Hayes — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:40:20 +0000

Employment at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach has increased in the last four years. Its current payroll totals more than 70 million dollars with more than eleven hundred employees.