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The Federal Reimbursement Allowance, which is a tax on hospitals, ambulance districts, nursing homes and pharmacies, is set to expire at the end of September. The Senate gave it initial approval early Thursday morning after more than 40 hours of filibustering by the Missouri Freedom Caucus.
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Critics say Big Pharma lobbyists are trying to confuse Missouri legislators with hot topics such as abortion access and illegal immigration in a last-ditch effort to stand in the way of the reduced-price medication 340B program.
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While we love all the chocolate bunnies, jellybeans, and Cadbury eggs available this time of year, common Easter decorations, treats, and toys can be dangerous for our cats and dogs.
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognizes probiotics as live microorganisms that may provide health benefits. These active cultures can help change or repopulate intestinal bacteria to benefit the microbiome.
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Missouri will join 35 states and four Native American tribes in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Summer Food Assistance Program. It's known as "Summer EBT," because it uses electronic benefits cards to supply an additional $40 per month to lower-income parents to purchase food.
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For the first time in nearly a decade, Congress has passed a bipartisan boost in funding to community health centers in Missouri and across the nation.
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The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill that stops affiliates of abortion providers from being reimbursed through the state's health care programs.
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Environmental and family farm advocates are two groups voicing concerns about possible changes to a California regulation that could affect Missouri and other rural Midwestern states – by encouraging the development of more Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) or "factory farms."
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March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month. The condition gets its name from the word endometrium, the tissue that normally lines the uterus or womb. Endometriosis happens when this tissue grows outside of your uterus and on other areas in your body where it doesn't belong, such as the ovaries.
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While telehealth has been around since the late 1950s and early 1960s when a closed-circuit television link was established between the Nebraska Psychiatric Institute and Norfolk State Hospital for psychiatric consultations, its absolute integration remained low in the United States until the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
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Advocates for Missouri legislation to mandate cardiac emergency response plans at public schools are pushing for funding. They're planning a Lobby Day at the State Capitol this Tuesday, Feb. 27.
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On Wednesday, (Feb. 21), Rep. John Voss, a Republican representing Cape Girardeau Co. in the 147th District, introduced HB 2777, which aims to establish clear qualification standards for Missouri Coroners, and would ensure that individuals in these roles are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills for the job.