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Healthcare and Insurance

Johnson County health director to meet with school superintendents

Johnson County Kansas Health and Environment - Johnson County Department of Health and Environment Director Dr. Sanmi Areola will meet with the county’s six school superintendents on Tuesday, August 18 to discuss the county’s latest COVID-19 infection data. The school… more

Coping with COVID: Study finds that blood plasma from patients post-COVID-19 can help treat others

A study involving over 35,000 patients with COVID-19 showed improvement among severe patients after they were infused with blood plasma from individuals who had recovered from the virus. The study was conducted by the Mayo Clinic and sponsored by the… more

Keeping Health Care Healthy

Think about this number for a moment: $323 billion. That’s what the American Hospital Association projects will be the financial toll imposed by COVID-19 on medical centers and health systems in the U.S. by the end of this year. Nearly… more

There Really Are Five Seasons in a Business Year

That would be open enrollment season, which brings the most questions for employers and employees alike. Sure, options and choices are good, but they can cause consternation for even the most informed employee. Aside from worrying about their own health and… more

Coping with COVID: Mental health experts respond to a rise in anxiety disorders, substance abuse

AdventHealth News – COVID-19 has negatively affected people’s emotional well-being after a series of unprecedented actions and behaviors to mitigate the spread of the disease. The pandemic's shutdowns, stay-at-home orders, and resulting economic downturn have had a noticeable impact on… more

Hospital closures and cuts could hurt rural areas

Unexpected financial costs related to COVID-19 have resulted in the closure of some hospitals and large financial cuts among others. The American Hospital Associated reports that hospitals across the U.S. have faced around $120 billion in losses halfway into 2020.… more

Cerner invests in Seattle health-tech company Xealth

Hospital systems are adopting more digital tools than ever in the wake of COVID-19. Cerner is one of those, investing in Seattle-based health-tech startup Xealth and announcing their partnership earlier this month. Along with Boston-based LRVHealth, Cerner has made a… more

Menorah Medical Center sues union

Menorah Medical Center filed a lawsuit on July 31 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas against its nurses’ union. The lawsuit proceeded a grievance that was filed by the union which claims Menorah Medical Center, "unilaterally… more

KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center researchers make progress with drug

At KU’s Alzheimer's Disease Center, researchers reveal some positive findings from a drug used to treat Alzheimer's. The drug is called glutothyone and although it has only been used in the lab so far, Director of the KU Alzheimer's Disease… more

Sister City Donates Protective Gear to Truman Med

The Taiwanese city of Tainan, that nation's sister city to Kansas City, has delivered thousands of pieces of personal protective equipment to health-care workers at Truman Medical Center, a gift matched by a local group. Nearly 3,000 masks and 300… more