http://kcur.org en http://kcur.org/post/coalition-emphasizes-economic-benefits-opting-medicaid-expansion <p>Expanding Medicaid to more adults in Missouri would have a positive impact on the state’s economy and residents, according to <a href="http://web.mhanet.com/uploads/media/MU_Medicaid_Expansion_Economic_Report.pdf">a new report</a>.</p><p> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 07:38:11 +0000 Elana Gordon 28263 at http://kcur.org Coalition Emphasizes Economic Benefits Of Opting Into Medicaid Expansion http://kcur.org/post/area-hospitals-soon-be-penalized-high-readmissions-rates <p>Starting October 1, hospitals that fail to meet certain quality measures will get less funding from Medicare. Specifically, places that have worse-than-average readmission rates for certain medical conditions will receive lower reimbursements for services. Several area hospitals will be affected, including some that one might not expect. They’ve been keeping close watch on the upcoming changes, though many disagree with them.</p> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:32:11 +0000 Elana Gordon 25246 at http://kcur.org Area Hospitals Soon To Be Penalized For High Readmissions Rates http://kcur.org/post/area-hospitals-intensify-patient-safety-efforts <p>Nationwide, about <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/HAI/burden.html">one in twenty patients</a> will contract a hospital associated infection, leading to tens of thousands of deaths annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:37:50 +0000 Elana Gordon 19593 at http://kcur.org Area Hospitals Intensify Patient Safety Efforts