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It's a small step--enough to treat 975 people--but Jackson County has received its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and began vaccinations this week, prioritizing health-care workers in direct contact with patients. The county has adopted a four-phase plan for…
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The Sunderland Foundation, the region's third-largest, has approved a $5 million grant to support three key expansion projects at Metropolitan Community College. It's the first time the MCC Foundation has received a gift of at least $1 million, and the…
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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) issued a statement Wednesday reported positive progress in the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine at long-term care homes and facilities across the U.S. through the pharmacy partership program.…
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Among 14 health systems across the U.S. rated in terms of operational metrics and financial positions by Fitch Ratings, St. Louis-based Ascension made the top of the list. Ascension has an "AA+" rating and stable outlook with Fitch and an…
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Kansas City-based not-for-profit health insurer Blue KC has announced an expanded partnership with HealthMine, a technology-enabled member engagement and rewards company. As Blue KC begins its re-entrance into the Affordable Care Act (ACA) market in 2021, the expansion will help to…
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The Capitol mall in Washington erupted in chaos today as supporters of President Trump stormed the building after gathering by the thousands as Congress voted to officially declare Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 presidential election. Leaders of the…
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A 2019 Harvard report opens “American companies are facing a caregiving crisis—they just refuse to acknowledge it.”1 Various studies indicate that 75%-80% of employees providing care for adults say caregiving has a negative impact on their job performance.1,2 About 20%…
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Kansas’ December total tax collections continues the state’s trend of outperforming the estimate, and outperforming the previous, December. Total tax collections were up $64.5 million, or 9.1%, for the month with $770.2 million collected. That is a $13.6 million, or…
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Locally-headquartered protective coating manufacturer VersaFlex has been acquired by Pittsburgh, Pa.-based PPG Industries Inc. DalFort Capital Partners, owner VersaFlex, made a definitive agreement with PPG. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. VersaFlex is based in Kansas City, Kan.…
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Kansas is last in the nation when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gov. Laura Kelly blames the issue on reporting problems and lack of proper training. Kansas has vaccinated just over…
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