Illinois is considering reforms to the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. Hospitals say drugmaker restrictions are reducing funding and harming care for vulnerable and rural patients, while critics argue the program is being misused for hospital profit. Lawmakers are considering bills to increase transparency and ensure savings are directed toward lowering costs and improving access for low-income patients.

A health care expert in Illinois questions whether upcoming changes to how doctors bill for pregnancy-related care will actually expand access to maternal care services. While the update modernizes billing practices for the first time since the mid-1990s, he says deeper financial incentives and policy changes are needed to address the economic challenges driving the growth of OB deserts.

A report from the Missouri Rural Health Association finds rural veterans face major barriers to health care driven by isolation, provider shortages, and long travel distances. Advocates say this calls for targeted investments in rural health infrastructure and better coordination between the Department of Veterans' Affairs health system and community providers.

This is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Some people may see eating disorders as phases, fads or lifestyle choices, but they’re actually serious mental disorders which are recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

During American Heart Month, the American Heart Association in St. Louis is urging Missourians to learn CPR and keep up with regular heart checkups as part of its 'Nation of Lifesavers' campaign. The association says most cardiac arrests happen at home, making bystander CPR critical.

A Kansas anti-transgender bill could sharply impact Missouri residents as well. The bill requires people to use bathrooms corresponding to the gender they were assigned at birth. But as advocates point out, the bill isn’t something voters want.

The full-time position would be created through a House bill introduced Thursday. However, with a state budget crisis, it's unclear if there's money for such a job.

Walking trails are accessible and inexpensive ways for people to exercise and socialize. One group is also considering other ways these sites can benefit Illinois communities.

February is American Heart Month, a time when people of all ages can focus on their cardiovascular health. This year, The CDC’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is shining a light on high blood pressure, which is a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

Health experts say many workers are missing out on benefits they already pay for because they don’t fully understand their health plans. They recommend reviewing coverage at the start of the year to save money and make better choices about care.