College of the Ozarks file lawsuit opposing Affordable Care Act

Jennifer Davidson — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:55:11 +0000

College of the Ozarks filed a lawsuit today against the US Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury, arguing that the so-called “contraceptive mandate” in the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional.

Missouri health centers receive funding boost

Gina Cook — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:44:02 +0000

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services granted over 10 million dollars to Missouri health centers Tuesday. As part of the Affordable Care Act, the nation’s new health care law, the funds are going to five community health centers across the state. Martin Kramer is a spokesperson for the U.S. Health, Resources and Services Administration. He says the funds will allow the centers to expand their services to more people in need.