Missouri News

'Health Desert' in Rural Mid-Missouri Sees Hope with Commitment from Boone Health

Dec 4, 2025 - Describes emergency medical service (EMS) access challenges for a rural Missouri community after a hospital closed. Discusses ambulance response times and plans to return emergency care to the community.

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Expanded Medicaid Dental Benefits Are Working, but Statistics Show Oral Health Access in Rural Communities Is Lacking

Oct 26, 2025 - Discusses the impact of the expansion of Medicaid dental benefits on the oral health of Missouri residents. Notes that areas with dental workforce shortages are less likely to feel the positive impact of increases in reimbursement rates.

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