Healthcare (Hospitals)

passed · Missouri · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 1847: Modifies provisions relating to the dental professions

HB 1847 updates Missouri's dental practice laws by replacing three existing sections with sixteen new ones. It specifically allows hospitals to employ dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and maxillofacial prosthodontists to treat dental conditions directly related to a patient's broader medical needs - such as head and neck cancer, diabetes, or severe trauma - without requiring separate hospital admission for dental care. The bill clarifies that only licensed dentists or those with specific permits may practice, while listing exceptions for dental students under supervision, physicians extracting teeth, and dental professionals working in federal or community health settings. These changes modernize licensing requirements and expand access to dental care within hospital environments.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables integrated dental-medical care in hospitals for conditions like cancer/diabetes, improving patient access by eliminating separate admission barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Missouri · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 1667: Creates the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act"

HB 1667, the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act," requires healthcare providers at abortion facilities to provide immediate medical care to any child born alive during or after an abortion, treating them as they would any other newborn. Providers must use standard medical care to preserve the child's life and arrange hospital admission, with failure to report violations carrying criminal penalties (up to 5 years in prison or $10,000 fines). The bill also establishes civil liability for providers who fail to provide care, for actions causing death of a born-alive child, or for performing unlawful abortions, allowing lawsuits for injury or death with damages including loss of companionship. It explicitly states that consent to an abortion cannot be used as a defense in such cases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates standard medical care for born-alive abortion survivors, requiring healthcare providers to follow protocols and protect patient rights, directly advancing healthcare access for vulnerable newborns.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1367: Creates provisions relating to hospitals with emergency departments

SB 1367 requires hospitals in Missouri with emergency departments to have at least one physician physically present and on duty at all times the emergency department is open. This rule directly affects all Missouri hospitals operating emergency services. The key provision mandates continuous on-site physician availability during operating hours, replacing previous requirements that may have allowed for remote supervision or off-site coverage. The bill aims to ensure immediate medical oversight for patients seeking emergency care. (Note: This summary is based solely on the bill text provided; no voting record or further context is available.)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires on-site physicians in Missouri ERs for immediate medical oversight, improving emergency care access and safety per bill's explicit mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 1178: Enacts requirements for certain reporting regarding the federal 340B drug program

SB 1178 requires Missouri hospitals participating in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program to submit annual financial reports by April 1st. These reports detail drug acquisition costs, payments received, savings from the program, and how savings are used for charity care or community benefits. Hospitals must also report patient demographics and financial assistance policies, with data categorized by payer type (e.g., Medicaid, uninsured). The state health department will publish aggregated reports by November 15th and impose $1,000 daily penalties for late submissions. This bill increases transparency around how 340B program savings support low-income patient care in Missouri.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to report 340B savings usage for charity care/community benefits, ensuring program funds directly support healthcare access and community health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1810: Specifies that the department of health and senior services shall not deny trauma center status to a hospital based on its distance from another trauma center

HB 1810 prevents Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services from denying trauma center status to a hospital solely based on its distance from another trauma center. The bill revises state law to explicitly prohibit this distance-based denial when hospitals meet other trauma center criteria. It directly affects hospitals seeking or maintaining trauma center designations, particularly those in rural or underserved areas where proximity to other centers might have been a barrier. The key change removes distance as a factor in the designation process, requiring the department to evaluate hospitals based on established clinical criteria instead.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves distance barrier for trauma centers, improving emergency care access in rural areas. Directly supports healthcare access by enabling more hospitals to qualify under trauma center criteria.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1805: Specifies that the department of health and senior services shall not deny trauma center status to a hospital based on its distance from another trauma center

This bill prevents Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services from denying trauma center status to hospitals based solely on their distance from other trauma centers. It directly affects hospitals seeking or maintaining level I, II, or III trauma center designations by removing distance as a disqualifying factor. The law requires the department to base designations on whether hospitals meet established clinical criteria, including national verification standards, rather than geographic proximity. Hospitals that meet these criteria - verified by national bodies like the American College of Surgeons - will not face denial due to location.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves geographic barrier for trauma center designations, ensuring hospitals qualify based on clinical criteria rather than distance, improving access to critical trauma care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2430: Establishes the "End Hospital Institutionalization Act"

HB 2430, the "End Hospital Institutionalization Act," requires hospitals to immediately notify courts or mental health authorities when medically stable patients - especially children or those with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or substance use disorders - are unnecessarily kept in hospitals ("boarded") without community care arrangements. It mandates juvenile courts to place affected children in appropriate settings within 24 hours of notification, and the mental health department to provide timely case management and treatment in the least restrictive environment for adults. The state must reimburse hospitals for boarding costs after intervention begins, covering either actual costs or MO HealthNet rates, whichever is higher. This bill directly affects hospitals, juvenile courts, and mental health departments by creating a structured process to end prolonged, unjustified hospital stays. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and first reading).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates timely transitions from hospitals to community care for vulnerable patients, improving access and protecting rights under mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1236: Requires physicians to make certain disclosures to patients of benefits received from manufacturers

SB 1236 requires physicians to disclose to their patients any free products, payments, or other benefits they receive from drug or medical device manufacturers. This directly affects physicians who accept such benefits and their patients during medical consultations. The key mechanism is a mandatory disclosure requirement at the point of care, ensuring patients are informed about potential financial ties. The bill aims to increase transparency in physician-patient relationships regarding manufacturer influences.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires physicians to disclose manufacturer benefits to patients, enhancing transparency and protecting patient rights in healthcare decisions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Medical Licensing

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2488: Modifies provisions relating to birthing centers

HB 2488 clarifies that birthing centers - defined as facilities primarily for childbirth without overnight stays - are explicitly exempt from certain licensing requirements applied to ambulatory surgical centers. The bill modifies definitions to specify that birthing centers do not require the hospital transfer agreements mandated for surgical centers, though they must still maintain licensed medical staff on-site and proper patient records. This directly affects birthing centers operating in Missouri by simplifying their licensing process under existing health regulations. The key change removes a specific administrative burden (hospital transfer agreements) while preserving other safety standards like licensed physician presence and medical record-keeping.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts birthing centers from hospital transfer agreements while maintaining licensed staff requirements, reducing regulatory barriers for childbirth services access without compromising safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1927: Prohibits health carriers from requiring prior authorization of inpatient psychiatric hospital services

HB 1927 prohibits Missouri health insurance plans from requiring prior authorization (pre-approval) for inpatient psychiatric hospital services. This bill directly affects patients seeking psychiatric hospitalization and health insurers who currently must approve such care before coverage. The key provision removes the requirement for insurers to review and approve inpatient psychiatric care in advance, streamlining access to treatment. It applies specifically to inpatient psychiatric hospital services, not other types of care or outpatient treatment. The bill repeals existing prior authorization rules for this service under Missouri law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves prior authorization barriers for psychiatric hospital care, improving patient access to mental health services per bill's explicit prohibition of insurer pre-approval requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Mental Health

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