Santa Fe Times Opinion

Protecting health care

Senate Bill 1602 is intended to provide MU Health Care with the benefit of a legal doctrine known as “state action immunity.” This doctrine would reduce antitrust uncertainty and allow MU Health Care to more quickly collaborate with health care providers within its 25-county service area. The goal is to create flexibility so partnerships can move forward in a timely manner to stabilize services and preserve long-term access to local care for Missouri communities.

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The Beat: Hometown feeling – rural community coming together

For this month’s issue of The Beat, I found myself searching for the right words. In past editions, I’ve written about storm preparedness, the development of a CERT team, and other topics centered on readiness and resilience. And while this season has already brought its share of severe weather—reminding us once again of the importance of preparation— there are some things in life we simply cannot prepare for.

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Supporting agriculture

We have passed the midway point of session, and the work has really taken off. These are some of the busiest weeks of session as we try to work on as many bills as we can before the budget becomes the primary focus in the Senate. I am happy to report that many bills from both the House and Senate are progressing at a decent clip, and soon, we will start working on the budget bills.

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