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Healthcare and Insurance


Netsmart Launches AI Data Lab, Aims To Streamline Operations

Posted November 1, 2023 Overland Park-based Netsmart launched its new artificial intelligence data lab in an effort to develop new AI products for clients and increase clinician satisfaction. The Netsmart AI Data Lab, built on Amazon Web Services, is currently… more

Biden Administration Selects KC Region Tech Hub To Drive Innovation In Biomanufacturing

Posted October 25, 2023 The Biden-Harris administration announced the Kansas City region as one of the 31 technology hubs in the U.S. that show potential for rapid growth in key technology sectors. The Kansas City Inclusive Biologics and Biomanufacturing Tech… more

Liberty Hospital Announces Partnership With KU Health System

Posted October 25, 2023 Liberty Hospital and the University of Kansas Health System announced a partnership between the two healthcare providers which will work to improve access to high-quality healthcare in the Northland. Specifics of the partnership have yet to… more

Saint Luke’s Names Next President: Julie Quirin

Posted October 25, 2023 Saint Luke's Health System announced its next president will be Julie Quirin, she will begin her new role effective November 1. Quirin, a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, brings over 25 years of… more

Renderings Of New $120M UMKC Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Building

Posted October 18, 2023 The University of Missouri-Kansas City has released renderings of its planned $120 million dollar Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Building and is expecting to break ground next year. UMKC expects to break ground on the project in… more

Q&A With Russ Johnson

Posted October 18, 2023 Q: What do you consider your organization’s most significant achievement or highlight over the past year? A: I think our most significant achievement has to be related to the almost 2,000 people who make up our… more

WellSky Acquires Corridor, Increasing Post-Acute Care

Posted October 16, 2023 Overland Park-based WellSky, a healthcare technology company, announced that it had acquired Corridor to bolster its post-acute care services last week. Corridor, an end-to-end tech-enabled services platform will strengthen its position in home health coding and… more

The Highest Paying Healthcare Jobs In Kansas City

Posted October 11, 2023 Based on a recent series of analyses from Zippia, the majority of highest-paying jobs in Kansas City are in the healthcare industry and salaries compare well when looking at other cities. Data from the Bureau of… more

Walgreens Walkouts Across The U.S. Call For Better Working Conditions

Posted October 11, 2023 Walgreens pharmacists walked off the job Monday in stores across the U.S. following similar walkouts involving CVS pharmacists. Walgreens pharmacy workers are calling for more staff and better working conditions to safely fill prescriptions. Results from… more

The Ensign Group Acquires KCK Providence Place

Posted October 11, 2023 California-based The Ensign Group announced last week it has acquired a skilled nursing facility in Kansas City, Kansas. The Ensign Group now controls operations of Providence Place, a 45-bed skilled nursing facility. The acquisition was effective… more