The people who run public health departments in our cities and counties think it's time the...
Medicaid Replacement Bill Introduced
The main proposal for a replacement for the Medicaid program has been introduced in the state...
Health Costs Costing Missourians Financial Stability
A localized look at health costs for St. Louis residents has researchers saying residents across...
House Democrats Offer Mental Health Reform
House Democrats are offering a handful of proposals on mental health reform to the legislature....
Pharmacists concerned over discount drug programs
The Missouri Pharmacy Association , a professional association for druggists, is raising concerns...
House approves Medicaid Fraud measure
A bill to crackdown on Medicaid fraud advances in the House with a provision that would bar...
Rural Medicare Beneficiaries Embracing Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program
A study completed by the federally funded Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis finds the...
Legislative Black Caucus Pushes Plan for Greater Healthcare Coverage
Members of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus react to Governor Matt Blunt's State of the State...
Blunt Delivers Upbeat State of State Address
Governor Blunt emphasizes health care, education and a tax cut in his third State of the State...
Faith-Based Organization Talks up Health Insurance Alternative
Discussion of the effort to expand health care coverage is part of what we can expect from...
Governor Unveils Initiative to Improve Access to Quality Health Care
Governor Matt Blunt has outlined a proposal to improve the quality of health care and access to...
Medicaid Reform Has Three Goals
Medicaid reform tops the agenda of many this legislative session. Governor Blunt is weighing 14...
Washington U. Researcher Raises Concerns Over Lawsuits Stifling Medical Science
A study compiled by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis warns of...
Coalition Demands Restoration of Health Care Cuts
First-things-first....says a coaltion of groups...that wants the legislature to make health care...
Hospital Locked Down In Search for Drug Suspects
The Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph has been locked down for a couple of hours...
SLU Research Combines MS Treatments with goal of Greater Benefit
Researchers at Saint Louis University are recruiting volunteers for a study aimed at finding a...
Legislative Leader Ready for Health Care Reform
State lawmakers failed to act this year on any of the recommendations made by the Medicaid Reform...
House Democrats Have Own Medicaid Ideas
House Democrats have their own thoughts about how the Medicaid program should be reshaped. State...
Study Calls for Action on Employers Insurance of Workers
The number of Missouri workers covered by employer-paid health insurance is shrinking...and...
Blunt Will Push Health Care Reform
No details have been released yet, but Governor Blunt says he will propose an overhaul of the...
Flu Season Unofficially Kicks Off
With attendance down in several schools from students calling in sick, some schools have had to...
House Compromises with State Lawmakers on Restriction for Health Care Taxes
The House has softened the proposed blow to federal aid in state healthcare. President Bush had...
Missouri Criticized For Lack of Smoking Prevention Programs
A coalition of public health organizations has blasted Missouri and four other states for spending...
Mental Health Task Force Issues Final Report
It's official as the Missouri Mental Health Task Force issues its final report to the governor....
Mental Health Task Force Avoids Blunt Recommendation
A special group formed to recommend changes within the Department of Mental Health has avoided...
Supreme Court Hears Abortion Law Challenge
State Supreme Court judges have heard a challenge to state law that prohibits someone from helping...
Number One Legislative Issue, 2007: Medicaid Reform
The clock will be ticking louder on Missouri's Medicaid program during the next legislative...
Stowers Ready to Expand in Kansas City
The head of the Stowers Institute in Kansas City says he will immediately start recruiting new...
Accreditation Will Be Sought for Hab Centers
State Mental Health officials have decided to move ahead on a recommendation that it seek national...
Missouri RX Program Expanding
A prescription drug program for poor senior citizens and the disabled is expanding. It's called...