Healthcare Disparities

A new report reveals that Missouri’s public health agencies are not sharing information effectively, and fixing this could improve healthcare for residents. This is the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' first report on the state’s digital health system, identifying key areas for better sharing and use of health data.

The Georgetown University Center for Children and Families has released an eye-opening analysis showing in rural Missouri, Medicaid, and CHIP are lifelines for residents, especially children, and local economies. It says proposed federal Medicaid cuts being debated in Congress could be devastating.

The Missouri Foundation for Health unveiled two crucial "Speak up Missouri" reports, shedding light on the major challenges Missourians encounter in accessing affordable care. Data reveals hardships and disparities in healthcare access and the burden of rising costs.

Missouri sees a disproportionate impact of strokes and other health conditions on women, particularly Black women. Advocates say addressing challenges such as limited access to healthy food options, better resources in underserved communities and timely stroke care are key.

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.

The 2023 Missouri Legislature passed bills that will help struggling Missouri families, including extending Medicaid postpartum care for mothers and babies from 60 days to 12 months, adding a "step-down" process for losing SNAP and TANF benefits, and help with the cost of child care.

The high-tech innovation group BioSTL has opened a center to focus on bringing new technologies to the region to expand quality care to remote areas.

Children and teenagers diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. can have a very different chance of survival based on the type of health insurance they have,...