Healthcare
Why Kansas rural hospitals struggle to survive
There are a lot of small, rural hospitals in Kansas. Without them, many Kansans would have to travel long distances for care. What’s more, in many small towns, the hospital is one of the largest employers — making it vital to the local economy.
Health Care Expert Says Changes Are Afoot For Medicare And Medicaid
The public should expect to see significant evolutions in Medicare and Medicaid in coming years, a national health care expert told a Kansas City audience Friday.
Putting A Price Tag On The Chase For Cancer-Fighting Excellence
Over a span of a dozen years, the University of Kansas Cancer Center estimates that philanthropists, taxpayers and other funders will plow about $1.3 billion into its effort to become one of the nation’s most elite cancer-fighting institutions.
KU, Children’s Mercy cement relationship with cancer agreement
A new agreement between the University of Kansas and Children’s Mercy will strengthen research, education and clinical ties between the institutions in oncology and beyond, officials said Wednesday at a signing ceremony.
Children’s Mercy, KU team up to fight childhood cancer
Children’s Mercy Hospital said late Monday that it has joined a consortium organized through the University of Kansas Cancer Center.