AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoChildren’s Mercy Coverage: The hospital says it will be out of network for ACA Marketplace plans starting Jan. 1, 2027, but Missouri’s insurance department says no Missouri plan has announced dropping it; families should check directly with insurers about coverage and continuity of care. Kratom Risks: Kansas City-area providers report more people seeking treatment for kratom and concentrated 7-OH use. A University of Missouri physician warns 7-OH can be highly addictive and carries overdose risks. Maternal Care: A new report finds Missouri has no birth centers, despite research linking them to better outcomes for low-risk pregnancies; the state has also lost 11 maternity wards since 2009. Reproductive Health: Missouri voters will decide whether to repeal the reproductive-health protections approved in 2024 and sharply limit abortion access. Newborn Safety: Kansas City’s Northland has opened Missouri’s 16th Safe Haven Baby Box, offering a safe, anonymous way to surrender a newborn.
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