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First-of-its-kind PA program at UM hopes to boost rural health access
The University of Montana is making history with the launch of a new health care training program.The university is beginning its first week of classes for its
Health care worker hospitalized following alleged assault at CT correctional institution
An incarcerated individual allegedly ran toward the worker and struck them in the back of the head following a medical evaluation.
El Paso provider raises awareness for pelvic floor health, urges patients to talk
An El Paso health care leader is urging people to talk with their doctors about pelvic floor dysfunction this month, saying many patients live with symptoms for years without realizing the condition is treatable.
As Brown Health losses deepen, pressure mounts to save Newport birthing center
A 2024 acquisition of two Massachusetts hospitals from bankrupt Steward Health Care has dragged down the company balance sheet.
Christine Chasse Analyzes AI Governance in Health Care in Two Publications
Spencer Fane attorney Christine Chasse authored the article AI in Health Care: The Governance Gap, recently published by Health IT Answers and Corporate
UT Health Sciences' Care for the Community on Display at 2026 Health Care Heroes Awards
UT Health Sciences Faculty Honored with 2026 Health Care Heroes Awards
Kean Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fund Mental Health Support for First Responders
(August 24, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the Lifeline for First Responders Act with Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Gabe Evans (CO-08), and Sharice Davids (KS-03). The bipartisan bill would create the first federal grant program dedicated to mental health care for firefighters, paramedics, and dispatchers, addressing a gap in support that EMS workers have faced for years.
Public-sector purgatory, and a union-hospital fight
Aon, the big consulting and brokerage house, confirms 2027 is going to be brutal for job-based health care premiums. Aon’s chief actuary said in the news
Cherokee Women's Health Specialists joins Northside network
Cherokee Women's Health Specialists, a trusted provider of women's health care in Cherokee County, became part of the Northside Hospital network on Aug. 1.
Chesapeake Regional may avoid criminal trial, but former OB-GYN Perwaiz's patients are still suing
By Yiqing Wang/WHRO Federal prosecutors said this week they have reached a tentative deferred prosecution agreement with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for charges related to disgraced former OB-GYN Javaid Perwaiz. The deal would require the hospital to admit certain facts, accept an independent monitor, repay health care programs and create a $12.8 million fund for Perwaiz’s former […]
I’m a retired doctor. Volunteering at a community clinic gave me an entirely new medical education
“It was only after retiring from mainstream medicine when I fully comprehended the callous limitations of our health care system,” writes Benjamin I. Lee.
Kirkwood bond would pay for needed equipment and technology upgrades for health care students
Voters across 18 Iowa counties will decide this fall whether to approve an $88 million bond to upgrade Kirkwood Community College, including new equipment for nursing and EMT students.
Maryland launches court-ordered mental health care in Baltimore, some counties
The “respondent” will have the option to voluntarily enter the plan, but there are few details on what happens next if the patient does not cooperate.
Eastlake science students make district history
Three Eastlake High School students made Sweetwater Union High School District history this year when they became the first students from the district to qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair, an international competition that brings together some of the top high school researchers from around the world. Ronald Wyatt, Giles Del Priore and Ihan Sung advanced to the competition after successful runs at regional and state science fairs. Sung went a step further, placing fourth in the chemistry category at ISEF. The students were recognized on Aug. 10 during a Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting at the district office in Chula Vista.For Wyatt and Del Priore, recent Eastlake graduates, the journey began with a shared concern about dementia and the challenges faced by families caring for loved ones with memory impairment. Their engineering project, “Design and Evaluation of a Behaviorally Grounded Caregiver-Governed AI Companion for Individuals with Memory Impairment,” earned the Sweepstakes Award at the Sweetwater District STEM Fair and first place in its division at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The project explored whether Artificial Intelligence could provide companionship and support while helping reduce stress for people with dementia and their caregivers. “Our inspiration came from personal experience. Both of us have seen family members and loved ones affected by dementia, and we’ve witnessed how overwhelming the caregiving process can be,” Wyatt said. Del Priore said the students also wanted to address the high cost of third-party health care services while creating something that could potentially help their own families as well as people elsewhere. The students developed an AI system designed with safeguards intended to prevent misinformation reinforcement, emotional escalation and unsafe responses. In 240 controlled trials involving memory, identity, agitation and neutral scenarios, they said the system consistently prevented harmful incorrect reinforcement while using context-aware silence, de-escalation and caregiver verification. The project required the students to combine Artificial Intelligence, psychology, neuroscience and human-computer interaction. For Del Priore, one of the biggest technical challenges was getting the AI companion to communicate verbally with a patient. Hardware limitations required the students to collaborate with multiple Python libraries for speech-to-text and text-to-speech functions while keeping the cost of the companion low. “For us, the biggest challenge was translating complex behavioral and cognitive care principles into a functioning AI system,” Wyatt said.Qualifying for ISEF was a milestone that student expected. The international competition proved to be another milestone. “Competing at ISEF was an incredible experience and unlike anything we’ve ever done before,” Del Priore said. “Being surrounded by some of the most talented young researchers from around the world was both inspiring and motivating.” He said the experience stood out because of the emphasis on collaboration, innovation and scientific discovery. “The most memorable part was seeing how people from completely different backgrounds and disciplines approached solving real-world problems with creativity and passion,” he said. The students also credited teachers and mentors who supported their work. Del Priore said his sophomore-year AP Physics teacher, Dr. Price, was particularly influential. “Through all of my personal and academic struggles, Dr. Price always believed in me,” Del Priore said. “All of his faith in me really molded me into the person I am today and helped create my love for science even through tough times.” Wyatt is continuing his education at UC Santa Cruz, where he plans to study biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics, with an interest in research involving Artificial Intelligence, biology and health care. Del Priore plans to double major in chemistry and accounting. Sung, a rising Eastlake senior, qualified for ISEF after winning first place in the Engineering: Energy, Materials & Transport category at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and first place in chemistry at the California Science and Engineering Fair. His project, “Renewable Ammonia Electrochemical Synthesis by Glow Discharge with an Iron-Based Catalyst,” involved a device he designed and engineered to produce renewable ammonia, with potential applications in fertilizer production and energy storage. Sung became interested in the project after considering the relationship between food insecurity and fertilizer costs. His system uses plasma to break apart nitrogen molecules so they can interact with hydrogen and form ammonia. At ISEF, Sung competed against more than 1,700 students from 65 countries and earned fourth place in chemistry. “I am proud to become one of te first students in the district to qualify for ISEF because this milestone can inspire others in the district to attain similar goals,” Sung said.
Could a 'sacred moment’ with your doctor improve your health care?
Researchers say those seemingly small interactions may be more meaningful than you think.
What’s next for Vermont? Meet the reporters covering politics, elections and health care
Join VTDigger at the Manchester Community Library for a free, public conversation with the journalists following some of the biggest decisions facing Vermont this fall.
What’s next for Vermont? Meet the reporters covering politics, elections and health care
Join VTDigger at the Manchester Community Library for a free, public conversation with the journalists following some of the biggest decisions facing Vermont this fall.
Hillsborough Commission candidates talk Rays, property taxes and indigent health care
There was a lot of back-and-forth between the candidates during the discussion at the Tampa Tiger Bay Club.
Thrive Counseling opens in Owensboro with focus on accessible, welcoming mental health care
Thrive Counseling, which opened Aug. 3 in Owensboro, is looking to provide a comfortable atmosphere for those seeking mental health services.
Freeman Health System CEO says goal is to improve Northwest Arkansas health care landscape
Freeman Health System aims to improve several aspects of Northwest Arkansas' health care system now that it is operating four facilities in the region, according to its president and CEO.
Hawaii Island Community Health Center brings health care back to Nā‘ālehu with a mobile clinic
Even as its main facility remains closed due to severe flood damage, tbe Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center is spearheading efforts to restore healthcare access by deploying a mobile clinic next week.
Readers Write: Women’s sports and trans athletes, health care, Medicare Advantage
So conservatives support women athletes, huh?
High school students explore healthcare careers at UMMC
UMMC’s annual Exploring Health Care Pathways event gives high school students a closer look at careers in medicine, nursing, dentistry and other health professions.
Democrats see political gain in Ohio’s health care pain
Surging costs and plummeting insurance coverage could give Ohio Democrats their best chance in years to win back power.
Democrats see political gain in Ohio’s health care pain
Surging costs and plummeting insurance coverage could give Ohio Democrats their best chance in years to win back power.
U-M BME Expands Pre-health Advising for Engineering Students Pursuing Careers in Medicine, Health Care
A new advising pilot housed in Biomedical Engineering is helping U-M engineering students and alumni navigate medical, dental, PA, PT, optometry, veterinary and other health professional pathways with more structure, coaching and support.
Blue Cross changes spark protest over mental health care access
Therapists, patients and advocates protested outside Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters over changes set to take effect March 1.
Haywood County residents rethink health care coverage after premium increase
Nearly nine months after marketplace health care plans increased in double digits, data show that Affordable Care Act enrollment in Haywood County decreased.
Why this year’s Medicare-for-all debate is different
Democrats never resolved their health care war, but they may have found a way around it.
Maryland launches court-ordered mental health care in Baltimore, some counties
Maryland health officials are rolling out a new and controversial program to help those with severe mental health challenges stay on top of their treatment -- by using a court order to mandate that those patients comply with their medical plans.
Democrats in NH’s 1st District race push competing visions for health care reform
From Medicare for All, to a public option, to an all-of-the-above strategy, health care emerged as a key campaign issue this week.
Mental health workers say algorithmic triage is hurting patients
Therapists, clinicians, academic experts and advocates say hasty integration of AI is eroding patients’ access to timely mental health care.
Opinion | Clancy trial highlights gaps in postpartum mental health care
Women suffer if mental health, substance use conditions go untreated.
Immigration policies put stress on the health care of immigrants; new study finds their doctors feel it too.
Despite the challenges, physicians and health systems adapted to support patients and staff, which has helped .
What college students often don’t know about their own health
Students heading off to college take on a lot of new responsibilities, and for many, that includes managing their health care. But many are not as prepared as they need to be.
Report: Health care premiums doubled for 200,000 Washingtonians after Trump cuts
More than 200,000 Washingtonians have seen their health insurance premiums double after Republicans declined to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax
Ruiz, Scutari Legislation Shielding Reproductive Health Care Access Signed into Law
TRENTON – Today, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senate President Nick Scutari that strengthens protections for patients and prov
10,000 COREWELL HEALTH EAST NURSES RATIFY FIRST TEAMSTERS CONTRACT
Registered nurses at Corewell Health East, represented by Teamsters Local 2024, have voted to ratify their first union contract after more than 13 months of negotiations, delivering a historic victory for nurses and patients across Michigan's largest health care system.
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NRF wants true health care reform that makes coverage more accessible by making it more affordable.
Kelly applauds Trump administration's announcement of $35 million in new rural health care funding for Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), a member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health, applauded the Trump administration that $35 million, made possible through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), is being put to work to improve health outcomes among rural Pennsylvanians by updating to new, more modern screening technology, buying equipment to bring additional operating rooms online, and expanding transportation options.
Aon: U.S. Employer Health Care Costs Continue Multi-Year Climb, Projected to Rise 9.5% in 2027
Fourth straight year of near double-digit increases for U.S. employers Employers now absorb more than 80% of health plan costs as rising expenses increasingly impact workforce and business...
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Moderna, Novonesis, Merck KGaA and more in the latest Market Talks covering the health care sector.
Wegovy and Zepbound are changing how Americans get health care
Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound have helped Americans lose weight, cut demand for weight-loss operations and improved heart health.
US might look to Swiss for affordable universal health care
A local congressional candidate proposes a Swiss-inspired health care model to lower costs and improve access.
Health Care Fraud in a Time of Increased Judicial Scrutiny
Scholar warns that the fall of Chevron deference could destabilize health care fraud enforcement.
University of Arizona, Gila River Health Care Launch First Medical School Branch on Tribal Lands
Overview: The University of Arizona and Gila River Health Care have announced a landmark partnership to establish the nation’s first MD-granting medical school branch on the lands of a sovereign Tribal Nation. SACATON, Ariz. — The University of Arizona and Gila River Health Care (GRHC), the tribally operated healthcare system of the Gila River Indian […]
Major Health Care Union Endorses Julia Brim-Edwards for Multnomah County Chair
The Oregon Nurses Association this week endorsed County Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards in the race for Multnomah County Chair.
Rural Health Network Grand Opening in Chowchilla
Rural Health Network opens a new location in Chowchilla providing the community local access to health care.
MU Health Care physician explains risks with rising raw-milk trend
In recent years, raw milk has climbed in popularity as more people lean away from filtered, pasterized milk.
New York’s physician shortage is creating a health care crisis
Congress must act to stabilize Medicare payments to help encourage more physicians to establish practices in high-need communities.
Webinar: Medicaid Connections: Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: Health & Justice
Download the Audio Transcript One in five children under age 18 have special health care needs, representing 15 million children from birth to 21. Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) include those who have chronic physical, developmental, or behavioral health needs that require services of a type or amount beyond that required by children […]
Caracal Expands Health Care Recycling Services
Caracal Products & Services is pleased to announce the launch of a new Charlotte location to serve the PPE, cold chain, and health care recycling needs.
New National Poll Indicates High Health Care Costs and Hospital Prices Are Top Voter Concerns
A July 2026 survey of 1,000 registered voters found that voters on both sides of the aisle are opposed to federal Medicaid cuts.
High Health Care Costs, Unreasonable Hospital Prices Top Voter Concerns in New National Poll as Midterm Elections Inch Closer
Key findings include overwhelming concern about health care costs; strong opposition to Medicaid cuts; strong bipartisan concern with hospital prices; and deep skepticism about the Administration’s arguments on coverage losses. WASHINGTON, D.C. – A national poll released by Families USA shows that high health care costs, including unreasonably high hospital prices, are top of mind […]
County Approves Affordable Housing and Health Facility in Logan Heights
The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved the construction of 121 affordable homes and a health care facility on surplus County property in Logan Heights. For the first time in the County’s surplus-land housing program, the development includes replacing an aging health clinic on the site.
ASPE Report on WFTCL Impacts on Health Care Costs
The report analyzes state directed payments and provider tax provisions on Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial coverage spending.
Government workers feel the squeeze on health care
Municipalities are struggling with the cost of health insurance for their workers, and states are facing a major decision on Medicaid drug coverage.
Paving the way for public health careers
UIC’s Pre-Health Academic Readiness Program prepares first-year students for campus life.
Kindergarten vaccine exemptions are climbing
Doritos as "real" "food," public-sector health care in trouble, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Stolen, Broken, Destroyed: How Impunity Has Fueled Ongoing Attacks on Health Care in Ethiopia
Attacks on health care have become a major feature of armed conflict in Ethiopia. Attacks and threats to health care infrastructure, supply chains, and the health care workforce continue to be used as a tactic in conflict-affected regions of Ethiopia, including Tigray, Amhara, and Afar.
Plans for 54-bed mental health hospital in Exeter approved again
Cygnet Health Care was first granted permission for the project in 2018 but building did not begin.
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Cochlear, Sandoz and more in the latest Market Talks covering the health care sector.
Collin County residents without health insurance have few places to turn
Collin County has few options for people without medical insurance who need health care.
How health care costs are undermining America’s public-sector employers
Politicians are contemplating raising taxes and cutting benefits as the cost of health care for government workers surges.
Opinion | In Clancy case, mental health care system is being put on trial
"The sidelining of the therapeutic alliance reflects a system that has lost its bearings," writes one reader, a longtime psychologist.
ICE hasn’t paid UCHealth hospital since last year for immigrant health care
The hospital that has provided the majority of the emergency health care to immigrants detained at the GEO detention facility in Aurora hasn’t been paid since October 2025.
Ventura County nurses and health care professionals to hold speak out to save Santa Paula Hospital
Registered nurses and healthcare professionals at Santa Paula Hospital in Santa Paula, Calif. and Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) in Ventura, Calif., will hold a speak out at Ventura County's Board of Supervisors hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to protest changes in services and possible closure.
On the road: Keisha Lance Bottoms' 'Southeast Georgia Health Care Tour'
Former Atlanta mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigned across Coastal Georgia, visiting towns such as Woodbine, Brunswick, and Richmond Hill before concluding her trip at the Georgia Democratic Convention in Savannah.
Martin Bishop Named Crain's Chicago Business 2026 Notable Leader in Law
Crowell & Moring Health Care Group co-chair and Management Board member Martin J. Bishop has been named to Crain's Chicago Business' 2026 list of Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law, recognizing significant professional leadership, industry impact, mentorship, and community involvement. Learn about his practice and achievements.
Artificial Intelligence helps Munson health care provider focus more on patients, less on screens
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — For Mikaela Altis, a physician assistant in Munson Army Health Center’s Department of Primary Care, adopting ambient listening technology has meant more eye contact with patients, more time for follow-up questions and fewer hours spent completing clinical notes after the workday ends.
Ford Motor Co. donates vehicles to help veterans access health care
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has announced a generous $200,000 donation from Ford Motor Co. to help support free transportation to medical appointments for America’s ill and injured veterans. A special check presentation took place Aug. 1 at the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida. The gift will fund the purchase of five new vehicles for the DAV Transportation Network, which operates a nationwide fleet through which volunteers provide disabled veterans with free transportation to and from Department of Veterans Affairs medical appointments. Ford Motor Co.’s support of America’s veterans began in 1922 when Henry Ford provided 50 Model Ts to help disabled World War I veterans attend the second DAV National Convention, held in San Francisco. “Ford Motor Co.’s generosity allows us to continue ensuring veterans can get reliable transportation to their medical appointments,” said DAV National Commander Coleman Nee. “We are grateful for their continued support that allows us to provide hundreds of thousands of rides each year.” Since 1987, Ford Motor Co. has donated 279 vehicles to DAV’s fleet. Last year, the DAV Transportation Network provided more than 230,000 rides to help veterans get to their medical appointments. Volunteer drivers covered over 9.6 million miles and invested more than 614,000 volunteer hours.
Everything the Trump administration did on health care last week
An executive order remaking the federal vaccine agenda, Epic's antitrust lawsuits, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Michigan’s health care boom is reshaping its economy — and its skyline
For seven decades, the massive, neoclassical General Motors Building served as the headquarters of what at one time was the world’s largest industrial corporation.
In Idaho, an insurer says health care costs may rise after hospital taps Congress’s billing tool
Blue Cross argues that Post Falls ER & Hospital is out-of-network for insurers and relies on an arbitration process created by Congress.
Burcum: At a packed forum, Faribault charts a course for rural health care
Regarding the proposed Allina-Sutter merger, residents want specifics on their hospital’s future ― not talk of synergies and efficiencies, Jill Burcum writes.
We proved bipartisan health care reform works in North Carolina. Let’s bring it nationwide
“North Carolina proved that pragmatism can beat partisanship,” write Mandy Cohen and Kody Kinsley.
Sauer: Mass. must get ahead of health care fraud
If policymakers drag their feet, Medicare Advantage’s waste, fraud, and abuse problems could erode public trust, drive up taxpayer costs, and threaten the long-term viability of the program.
Medical center must pay $500,000 after radiologist, resident both miss hip fracture on X-ray
The case dates to April 11, 2021, when 41-year-old Ruchi Sharma, living in Iowa City at the time, visited the University of Iowa Health Care ER following a head-on car collision.
Senator Ron Wyden hears from rural Oregon, health care concerns - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2
MEDFORD, Ore.- Senator Ron Wyden is hosting a field hearing with Oregonians to talk about health care and what he can do to help. Senator Wyden was at the Rogue Valley Times, where he live-streamed on YouTube and took questions from rural Oregonians. Some gave their testimonials about having to pay anywhere from 900 to […]
Italy’s Universal Health Care and the Role of Solidarity
Universal healthcare relies on collective financing and shared responsibility, while rising costs and competing interests put pressure on systems built on these principles.
Health care experts urge caution when using AI for self-diagnosis
Despite its limitation, AI can still be a great tool, Momaya said.
New Solutions Emerge as Health Care Organizations Confront Workforce Shortages
Healthcare organizations are turning to innovative staffing models, technology and employee support strategies to address persistent workforce shortages and strengthen operational resilience.
Gen Z is eyeing up ‘secure’ healthcare jobs to AI-proof their careers, but be warned: Chiropractors, doctors and paramedics are the unhappiest workers
Health care workers report burnout and lower job satisfaction. So Gen Z's safest bet might just be behind a counter, not a stethoscope, research suggests.
Medieval times? You’re living in them
As they lose trust in public institutions and the health care system, people are increasingly turning to Middles Ages-style wisdom to cure what ails them.
AI could bring Mayo-quality health care to everyone
We could spare millions of Americans from health care hell.
Opinion | Republicans Are Trying to Hide These Health Care Cuts
Republicans are taking deliberate steps to make health care less affordable.
In a Heartbeat: Navigating the intersection of AI and personal healthcare
The use of artificial intelligence is becoming ubiquitous, but when it comes to health care, determining when and where organic intelligence should drive action could be a lifesaving distinction. Dr. Jose Francisco Abad, a family medicine physician and certified clinical informatics specialist guiding AI implementation at UPMC, recently parsed the
These Knoxville businesses landed on Inc's fastest-growing list
Over 100 Tennessee companies landed on the Inc. 5000 list this year, including businesses in health care, technology, logistics and entertainment.
DoD changes transitional health care eligibility for reservists following lawsuit
Reservists no longer need to demonstrate that their period of active duty service was connected to a war to qualify for transitional health care coverage.
Culinary Health Fund opens fourth Las Vegas Valley clinic with new Tropicana center
The Culinary Health Fund marked a major expansion of its health care network Thursday with the grand opening of Culinary Health Center – Tropicana, a new two-st
Weirton’s Park Drive corridor sees new business and expanded health care development
New development along Park Drive in Weirton is bringing a mix of business growth, housing and expanded health care, with city leaders saying more projects are o
Pepper Pike man pleads in DOJ’s largest health care fraud case
A man from Pepper Pike, Ohio pleaded guilty Friday to laundering approximately $3.4 million in illicit health care fraud proceeds.
Maryland’s new hospital payment model could drive up health insurance costs
Insurers warn the transition could shift more expenses to private payers and consumers while testing the stability of the state’s unique health care system.
World Humanitarian Day 2026: honouring fallen humanitarians and calling for greater protection of health care
As we mark World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, WHO pays tribute to humanitarian and health workers who put their duty of care above their own safety and, too often, their own lives as they serve communities affected by conflict and crises.World Humanitarian Day was designated by the UN General Assembly in 2008 to commemorate the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad and honour aid workers worldwide.
Maine to explore the role of AI in rural health care
The state needs “a new approach to delivering rural health care,” officials said in a proposal for federal funding.
A sunscreen ‘gamechanger?’ What the science says about bemotrizinol
Stanford Health Care delivers the highest levels of care and compassion. SHC treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, primary care issues, and many more.
Wisconsin prisons are struggling to improve mental health care
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections reports obstacles in the way of recommended reforms to prison mental health treatment
MU Health Care recognized for excellence in cardiovascular care
MU Health Care is now one of just 28 Joint Commission Comprehensive Cardiac Centers in the nation and one of five in Missouri.