Healthcare and Insurance
The number of children affected by COVID-19 has shown to be significantly lower than older age groups. In a study conducted by Nature Medicine, there are age-dependent effects in the spread of the virus. “Age disparities in observed cases could…
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A month after dropping into the bottom tier of states with its COVID-19 transmission rate, Missouri is on the threshold of crossing back into expansion mode for the virus. The web site rt.live today reported that the state’s rate of…
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Since the start of COVID-19 and proceeding stay-at-home orders, many individuals across the nation and in the Kansas City metro have chosen to avoid leaving home, including going to the doctor. Although stay-at-home orders have eased across the state of…
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Protestors gathered this morning at the Kansas City VA Medical Center in response to claimed ignored reports of racial discrimination at the center, asking for an unbiased, external investigation into discriminatory practices, according to a news report from KCTV5. Those…
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The 50 individuals you’ll meet in the following pages bring to an even 500 the number of Sunflower State residents from all walks of life who have been singled out for their over-sized contributions to business success, civic engagement, philanthropic…
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Lawmakers in at least eight states are considering legislation that would require insurers to honor financial claims from companies that were ordered closed by local and state governments in efforts to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Insurance companies,…
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Q: Right now, what are the biggest issues your business clients are facing as they deal with the COVID-19 impact on their operations? A: I think for all of them, it starts with trying to figure out how is COVID…
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Pleasant Valley Manor Care Center in Pleasant Valley, Mo. has reported an outbreak of COVID-19 within the facility that has resulted in the death of at least one resident. This outbreak stands as the first long-term care facility with COVID-19…
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Q&A With … Douglas Girod Douglas Girod is the chancellor of the University of Kansas. He is a physician and was the former vice chancellor of the University of Kansas Health System. Q: Where is KU in terms of preparation…
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Sports players at both the University of Kansas and Missouri are expected to be back at practice under the condition that they undergo COVID-19 testing. In the case of KU Athletics, all athletes will be tested before returning to practice…
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