December 4, 2024
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Mercy Announce New Contract
Mercy and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri (Anthem) have reached a new multi-year agreement providing Anthem members with continued access to affordable, high-quality care at all Mercy hospitals, outpatient care centers and physician offices ...
September 10, 2024
Mercy Issues Notice to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
After months of negotiation with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Mercy has provided written notice to end its contracts with Anthem in the state of Missouri. Mercy will remain in network for medical services with Anthem through the end of the year a...
April 5, 2024
Mercy Leadership Evolution Deepens Investment in Ozarks Region
Two key Mercy leaders are taking on new roles to strengthen Mercy’s commitment to the southwest Missouri region and its growing patient population.
December 21, 2022
More Potassium? Orange or Banana?
Oranges or Bananas - which has more potassium? And why should you care?
July 6, 2022
Eighteen Mercy Physicians Named “Top Doctors” by 417 Magazine
More than a dozen Mercy doctors in 417 Magazine’s “Top Doctors of Southwest Missouri” contest in 2022. See the list of Mercy winners...
March 21, 2022
Becker's Five-Star Rating
Mercy Specialty Hospital - Southeast Kansas has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the best hospitals for patient experience in the Midwest, one of only 78 to make the list.
December 3, 2019
Bringing High Tech Virtual Health Care to Rural America
For the fourth time, the USDA has awarded Mercy a substantial grant that will provide greater access to health care in some of Mercy’s most rural communities in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.
April 22, 2019
Mercy Named Top Five Large Health Care System in the U.S.
Shorter hospital stays, fewer complications and better patient results are just a few metrics used to rank Mercy as one of the top five large health systems in the nation, alongside Mayo. The 2019 IBM Watson Health 15 Top Health Systems study recognizes f...
January 18, 2019
3D Mammography Coverage Now Mandated in Missouri
With the start of the new year, women in Missouri have one less barrier in their fight against breast cancer. Effective Jan. 1, 2019, insurance providers are required to cover the cost of 3D mammography, also known as breast tomosynthesis. The new law als...
May 15, 2018
Mercy Hospital Joplin Receives Recognition for Heart Care Services
For the sixth consecutive year, Mercy received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) ACTION Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award. Mercy Hospital Joplin is one of only 203 hospitals nationwide to recei...