medical decisions

Community health centers around the country paid $410 million from 2018 to 2021 in 485 settlements or judgments over malpractice suits. The centers and their employees have immunity from medical malpractice lawsuits, meaning the federal government pays any settlements or court judgments.

A KSHB investigative news team discovered some medical students are practicing invasive medical exams on unknowing patients, and it's legal on both sides of the state line.

Kansas' Aug. 2 primary will determine whether the right to an abortion is protected by the state constitution. But the Kansas Abortion Fund, which gives money to people seeking abortions, is determined to keep helping no matter the outcome.

Oracle said it intends to “maintain and grow Cerner’s community presence, including in the Kansas City area” and use Oracle’s global footprint “to reach new geographies faster.”

An Overland Park mother's years-long fight for transparency and better police training after the death of her son, how going to the eye doctor is different during a pandemic, and a new director takes over at the Kansas City Public Library.

Segment 1: Almost 35,000 Missourians have received medical marijuana ID cards but have nowhere to buy legally.Despite being approved by voters in late…

Segment 1: Missouri looks to start opening medical marijuana dispensaries in June.Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services has issued licenses…

Segment 1: Missouri Republicans want to see a "Cleaner Missouri" version of an initiative voters passed in 2018.Missouri Republicans argue that Amendment…

Segment 1: Cyprus Avenue host Bill Shapiro died at the age of 82.On Saturday nights for more than 40 years, Bill Shapiro hosted Cyprus Avenue, a music…

Segment 1: Even though debtors prisons were outlawed in 1983, the threat of jail is being used to pursue unpaid medical bills.Debt collectors in many…

Online medical shopping is now available in Missouri and Kansas, and it could be more affordable than going through insurance companies.Launched in March,…

Segment 1: Documentary follows the Quinton Lucas campaignAter receiving unfiltered access to the Quinton Lucas campaign for mayor, KMBC reporter Micheal…