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Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch

SSM Health, feds strike $1M deal to settle Medicare overbilling claims

  • Dan Bauman | Post-Dispatch

SSM agreed to pay $939,290 to settle allegations brought by a business manager who worked in SSM's pharmacy division.

Eureka nursing home set for sale, could trigger layoffs

Eureka nursing home set for sale, could trigger layoffs

  • Dan Bauman | Post-Dispatch

The terms of the agreement to sell Francis Place in Eureka call for all employees to be terminated immediately before the deal鈥檚 closing date.

Florida woman guilty of selling fake nursing diplomas leading to 最新杏吧原创 death

Florida woman guilty of selling fake nursing diplomas leading to 最新杏吧原创 death

  • By Jay Weaver | Miami Herald

Prosecutors alleged that a traveling nurse with a fake degree聽鈥渃ontributed鈥 to the death of a patient at a 最新杏吧原创 hospital in 2023.

Centene offers employee buyouts as insurance rolls shrink

Centene offers employee buyouts as insurance rolls shrink

  • Dan Bauman | Post-Dispatch

A spokesperson for Centene declined to say how many buyouts the company was targeting, nor if they were part of a broader workforce-reduction effort.

最新杏吧原创-based hospital giant exposed private health data to Google, lawsuit alleges

最新杏吧原创-based hospital giant exposed private health data to Google, lawsuit alleges

  • Dan Bauman | Post-Dispatch

The lawsuit stems from Ascension鈥檚 apparent use of web-based tracking technologies across various sites, pages and platforms controlled by the healthcare giant.

A Swansea woman's health insurance saga: Breast cancer leads to bankruptcy

A Swansea woman's health insurance saga: Breast cancer leads to bankruptcy

  • Jacob Barker | Post-Dispatch

Angie Salvador was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago. Her odyssey through the healthcare system led to bankruptcy.聽

New treatment for sickle cell disease offers new hope for Creve Coeur man

New treatment for sickle cell disease offers new hope for Creve Coeur man

  • Colleen Schrappen | Post-Dispatch

A new gene therapy at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in 最新杏吧原创 may cure a man whose life has been defined by sickle cell disease.

Mercy hospitals post sharp financial rebound after pandemic struggles

Mercy hospitals post sharp financial rebound after pandemic struggles

  • Jun 5, 2026

Mercy executives on Thursday credited several initiatives for the turnaround, including a system-wide push aimed at reducing Mercy's reliance on third-party staffing agencies.

最新杏吧原创 City SC owner donates $10 million, creates new SSM fund to help poor patients

最新杏吧原创 City SC owner donates $10 million, creates new SSM fund to help poor patients

  • Jun 2, 2026

The fund was started with a $10 million contribution from sports executive and philanthropist Carolyn Kindle.聽

Beleaguered CareSTL health clinic announces third temporary closure this year

Beleaguered CareSTL health clinic announces third temporary closure this year

  • May 30, 2026

For the third time this year, the north 最新杏吧原创 clinic will temporarily furlough its workers and shut down operations amid funding struggles.

'Largest gift in WashU history' to boost new School of Public Health

'Largest gift in WashU history' to boost new School of Public Health

  • May 13, 2026

The donation will support faculty hiring, scholarships and new research initiatives.

最新杏吧原创 clinic 'blindsided' by Missouri cuts to services for HIV patients

最新杏吧原创 clinic 'blindsided' by Missouri cuts to services for HIV patients

  • Apr 22, 2026

A surprise move by state officials to cut certain services for people with HIV has blindsided healthcare providers.

SSM Health touts progress on new Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, to open next year

SSM Health touts progress on new Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, to open next year

  • Apr 7, 2026

The first patient could be seen in the hospital in October 2027.

Drones to carry blood from Springfield to 最新杏吧原创 for time-sensitive organ donations

Drones to carry blood from Springfield to 最新杏吧原创 for time-sensitive organ donations

  • Apr 1, 2026

The planned launch had to be put on ice Wednesday due to rainy weather conditions.

Ex-Mercy Health exec was blackmailed to award construction work, court filings say

Ex-Mercy Health exec was blackmailed to award construction work, court filings say

The Mercy exec was being blackmailed by an architect over alleged sexual assault of a woman, records say.

More Medicaid patients see dentists in Missouri, but problems persist

More Medicaid patients see dentists in Missouri, but problems persist

Missouri legislators increased payments to Medicaid providers in 2022, leading to more providers agreeing to treat Medicaid patients.

BJC, Aetna reach agreement to keep BJC in coverage network

BJC, Aetna reach agreement to keep BJC in coverage network

Coverage was set to lapse for Aetna members starting Jan. 1.

Contract fight between SSM Health and UnitedHealthcare threatens coverage in 最新杏吧原创

Contract fight between SSM Health and UnitedHealthcare threatens coverage in 最新杏吧原创

SSM Health says UnitedHealthcare has "continued to focus on their own profits rather than putting their members鈥 care first."

Aetna, BJC nearing deal to continue coverage next year

Aetna, BJC nearing deal to continue coverage next year

The update comes within days of the Sunday open enrollment deadline for Medicare Advantage plans.

最新杏吧原创 patients in limbo as BJC, Aetna remain at odds in coverage talks

最新杏吧原创 patients in limbo as BJC, Aetna remain at odds in coverage talks

Without a new agreement, BJC Health will be out of Aetna's coverage network employer-sponsored commercial plans, starting Jan. 1.

AI vs. AI: Patients deploy bots to battle health insurers that deny care

AI vs. AI: Patients deploy bots to battle health insurers that deny care

This year, 41% of physicians and other providers said their claims are denied more than 10% of the time, up from 30% of providers who said that three years ago.

Houston-based health provider to open 'micro-hospital' in north 最新杏吧原创

Houston-based health provider to open 'micro-hospital' in north 最新杏吧原创

The former Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital closed after less than a year. A company affiliated with publicly-traded Nutex Health says it will reopen the facility soon.聽

最新杏吧原创 Children's Hospital eyes Wentzville for new pediatric care center

最新杏吧原创 Children's Hospital eyes Wentzville for new pediatric care center

BJC joins Mercy and SSM Health in announcing major Wentzville projects.

BJC teams with UnitedHealthcare for Affordable Care Act insurance in 最新杏吧原创 region

BJC teams with UnitedHealthcare for Affordable Care Act insurance in 最新杏吧原创 region

Aetna said earlier this year it would pull out of the ACA marketplace for 2026.

Centene stock up after company reports better-than-expected third quarter

Centene stock up after company reports better-than-expected third quarter

The stock fell sharply in July.

Trump鈥檚 new $100K visa fee could worsen state doctor shortages, experts say

Trump鈥檚 new $100K visa fee could worsen state doctor shortages, experts say

President Donald Trump announced a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. Leading medical organizations say the move may hinder the flow of immigrant doctors to the U.S. and exacerbate shortage.

Can I still get a COVID shot? What you need to know after a confounding week.

Can I still get a COVID shot? What you need to know after a confounding week.

Retail pharmacy chains Walgreens and CVS said the new COVID vaccines would soon be ready to go, where available.聽But getting the vaccine may not be a straightforward process for everyone.

The unseen harvest: Pesticides, cancer and rural Missouri鈥檚 health crisis

The unseen harvest: Pesticides, cancer and rural Missouri鈥檚 health crisis

The counties with the highest use of pesticides per square mile are all located in Missouri鈥檚 Bootheel. Many of these counties have some of the state鈥檚 highest cancer rates.

BJC HealthCare is phasing out pension benefits, bars new participants

BJC HealthCare is phasing out pension benefits, bars new participants

A spokesperson for BJC tied the move to the organization's 2024 merger with St. Luke's Health System of Kansas City.

BJC, Cigna reach agreement to extend full health insurance coverage

BJC, Cigna reach agreement to extend full health insurance coverage

A failure by both sides to reach an agreement had left patients in limbo.聽

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A look at the newest homes for sale near Edwardsville, IL. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

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  • Jun 24, 2026

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Give the gift of life at Manchester July 2 blood drive
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Give the gift of life at Manchester July 2 blood drive

  • Manchester
  • Jun 24, 2026
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Manchester will host a community blood drive on Thursday, July 2, at the Justice Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering whole blood and Power Red donations.

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City of 最新杏吧原创 hosts zoning upgrade workshops
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City of 最新杏吧原创 hosts zoning upgrade workshops

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  • Jun 24, 2026
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最新杏吧原创 will host July workshops and a virtual meeting to present draft zoning development standards, share map updates, and gather community feedback for ZOUP.

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