http://kbia.org en http://kbia.org/post/mu-health-system-receives-federal-grant-new-high-tech-high-touch-program <p>The University of Missouri Health system has received $13.3 million in federal grant funding for a program that will combine high-tech and on-site primary-care initiatives in healthcare, according to a statement released by the university today.</p><p>The so-called LIGHT program is designed to create a specialized workforce in primary care as well as designing enhanced medical records to help patients and healthcare providers better manage care.</p><p>The technology component of the program involves a partnership between the Kansas City-based Cerner Corporation and MU.</p> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:24:41 +0000 Janet Saidi 18269 at http://kbia.org MU Health System receives federal grant for new 'high-tech, high-touch' program http://kbia.org/post/rural-mo-town-serves-health-care-experiment <p>Folks in the western Missouri city of Nevada are getting the chance to make examples of themselves when it comes to health and wellness.</p><p>The town is embarking on an initiative to improve the health of its citizens and the quality of health care they receive.</p><p>The Kansas City-based health care technology company Cerner is teaming up with local officials on the initiative. The city&#39;s hospital will spend $10 million on an electronic medical records system that will allow information to be shared with the town&#39;s two dozen doctors and medical experts in bigger cities.</p> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:29:34 +0000 Associated Press 18088 at http://kbia.org Rural Mo. town serves as health care experiment