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Hospital report shows vacancies for RNs is higher in St. Louis versus the state rate
The 2022 Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) Workforce Report found that the statewide vacancy rate is 19.8% compared to 20.3% in St. Louis. -
St. Louis County hospital uses gig worker app to book RNs amid worker shortage
A St. Louis County hospital has been piloting a program in which staff and freelance nurses alike can sign up for work shifts through an online application, according to media reports, and the process is expanding. -
AG Schmitt sues St. Louis County alleging its COVID-19 mask mandate is prohibited
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt sued St. Louis County last week alleging that its new mask requirement approved by local legislators on Jan. 4 is an untimely and prohibited order -
Most pandemic healthcare waivers are intact despite COVID-19's state of emergency expiration
Gov. Mike Parson ended the state of emergency by default when he decided against extending it last week -
Study: COVID is responsible for substance abuse impacting 70% of employers statewide
Substance abuse impacts 70% of Missouri employers and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is blaming the coronavirus. -
Violence against Missouri healthcare workers is on the rise, study shows
Data collection on violence against Missouri healthcare workers has been paused but the trend has continued despite the pandemic, according to local experts -
Parson vows legal fight against Biden administration for plans to mandate vaccines, calls mandate an 'assault on individual liberty'
Gov. Mike Parson recently announced that his administration will rebuff the Biden administration's attempt to enforce an unconstitutional, federal vaccine mandate for Missourians and private businesses. -
Missouri Hospital Association sues state over changes in Medicaid payments
If the Missouri Department of Social Services is allowed to change Medicaid payment methods without the promulgation of a rule, managed care providers will be operating under unenforceable contract terms -
Defense lawyers and hospital association file brief in support of state's 2015 cap on damages law
The Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers and the Missouri Hospital Association have filed an amicus brief with the Missouri Supreme Court in a Jackson County case involving a woman whose $1,030,000 jury award was limited to $778,828 after the trial court applied the state’s medical liability statute. -
Lawmakers consider grant program to address shortage of practicing doctors in rural Missouri
When state Rep. Herman Morse needs to see a doctor, he drives 30 to 55 miles from Dexter to Poplar Bluff, Saxton or Cape where there is a hospital or doctor park, assuming he can secure an appointment. -
Two senators revive proposed COVID-19 liability protections for healthcare workers in 2021
Vaccines are a positive development in the fight against COVID-19 however healthcare providers are still at risk for excessive litigation due to the time it may take to vaccinate Missouri residents, according to a hospital trade association.“Treatments have improved significantly and vaccines are beginning to circulate,” Missouri Hospital Association Dave Dillon said. -
Missouri Hospital Association raises concerns about liability under crisis standards
Missouri Hospital Association prepares liability protection amendment to present to the legislature -
Proponents of venue reform say out-of-state claimants have 'gamed' St. Louis city courts
JEFFERSON CITY – Speaking for the Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers in opposing a bill that would tighten jurisdiction over civil suits, injury attorney Brett Emison argued that cities produce better trials because jurors have time and resources to sit for weeks, whereas jury prospects in rural counties have to get their crops in.