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Healthcare and Insurance


Children’s Mercy Kansas City Announce Four Leadership Promotions

Posted February 20, 2025 Children’s Mercy Kansas City announced several key leadership promotions that focus on advancing research initiatives and expanding its regional presence. Stephanie Meyer has been promoted to executive vice president and chief nursing executive as well as… more

MO, KS Institutions at Risk of Not Receiving NIH Grants

Posted February 12, 2025 Universities and hospitals in Missouri and Kansas could lose funding if the Trump administration successfully reduces the indirect cost limit for grant recipients from the National Institutes of Health. On Monday, a federal judge placed a… more

SelectQuote Announces $350 Million Strategic Investment

Posted February 12, 2025 Overland Park-based SelectQuote announced it had signed a $350 million investment that will allow the firm to recapitalize its balance sheet and lower its annual cash debt. Bain Capital, Morgan Stanley Private Credit and Newlight Partners… more

AdventHealth Lenexa City Center Appoints New CFO and CNO

Posted February 5, 2025 The AdventHealth Lenexa City Center, opening in July 2025, has added two executive positions to its leadership. Rodney Allen II has been named vice president and chief financial officer, while Teresa Noland is now the vice… more

HCA Midwest Health Names Jeff Ardemagni as CFO

Posted January 29, 2025 HCA Midwest Health has appointed 30-year healthcare veteran, Jeff Ardemagni, to the role of chief financial officer. HCA Midwest Health announced that Ardemagni will take on his new role as CFO and will be succeeding Miah… more

Kansas Tuberculosis Outbreak Largest Recorded in History

Posted January 28, 2025 Updated 11:06 a.m., January 29, 2025 Kansas is experiencing an outbreak of tuberculosis, the largest documented outbreak in U.S. history, according to Kansas health officials. As of Jan. 24, Kansas Department of Health and Environment officials… more

Kansas Awards $6M in Grants to Organizations Fighting Substance Abuse

Posted January 27, 2025 The Kansas Attorney General’s Office and the Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board have awarded more than $6 million in grants to organizations across the state. The Board awarded over $6 million to 34 organizations as… more

Swope Health Belton Adds New Dentist, Dental Services

Posted 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