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Healthcare and Insurance


Swope Health Belton Adds New Dentist, Dental Services

Posed January 22, 2025 Swope Health announced the addition of dental services at Swope Health Belton effective Jan. 14. Swope Health Belton, located at 206 E. North Ave., Belton, MO, now offers dental care ranging from emergency dental services and… more

KU Med Seeks $2M to Demolish Olathe Pavilion Building

Posted January 15, 2025 The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking approval from the Kansas Boards of Regents to demolish a building at its Kansas City, Kansas campus. KUMC is requesting approval to raze the Olathe Pavilion. Primarily used… more

Dr. Vince Clinical Research Announces Expansion of Overland Park Campus

Posted January 14, 2025 Dr. Vince Clinical Research announced it will expand its Overland Park research campus with the addition of a new administration building. The new 5,000-square-foot administration building will support finance, human resources and volunteer recruitment departments, according to… more

Healthcare IT Leaders Will Provide Managed Services for USA Health

Posted January 7, 2025  Healthcare IT Leaders announced it has entered into a managed services agreement with USA Health and will oversee the healthcare system’s monitoring and maintenance. Under the terms of the agreement, Healthcare IT Leaders will assume responsibility… more

HCA Midwest Fills Two C-Suite Roles for KS and MO Hospitals

Posted December 12, 2024 HCA Midwest Health has appointed two leadership roles for its hospitals in Overland Park and Lee’s Summit. HCA Midwest Health announced Sean Kamber will be taking the role of CEO for Menorah Medical Center, according to… more

Children’s Mercy Names Dr. Alejandro Quiroga as Next President and CEO

Posted December 11, 2024 Children’s Mercy Kansas City has appointed Dr. Alejandro Quiroga as its new president and CEO. Quiroga comes to Children’s Mercy from Michigan-based Corewell Health, where he served as president of Corewell Health West. Quiroga will assume… more

Mercy and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Announce New Agreement

Posted December 4, 2024 Saint Louis-based Mercy and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Missouri have reached a new multi-year agreement following months of negotiations. Mercy, a nonprofit organization, announced the new agreement allows Anthem members continued access to affordable,… more

HCA Midwest Health, Avila University Partnership Addresses Nursing Shortage

Posted November 27, 2024 HCA Midwest Health and Kansas City, Mo.-based Avila University have expanded their partnership to train the next generation of the nursing workforce. Nursing students enrolled in Avila’s programs can complete their coursework online and conduct the… more

Research Medical Center Names Sam Maxfield as CFO

Posted November 26, 2024 Research Medical Center has named 12-year industry veteran Sam Maxfield as its new chief financial officer. Kansas City-based Research Medical Center is a 590-bed hospital that is part of the HCA Midwest Health system. Most recently,… more

Rockhurst, Kansas City University Creates Program to Foster More KC Health Professionals

Posted November 13, 2024 Rockhurst University and Kansas City University leaders have signed a new agreement to create more pathways for students seeking healthcare degrees. For the fall 2025 semester, the Rockhurst University-Kansas City University Early Acceptance, ROKC-EAP, Program will… more