During its monthly meeting Thursday, members of the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce got an update on Missouri’s proposed Medicaid expansion plans.
Bothwell Regional Health Center President and CEO John Dawes told the crowd expanding Medicaid would have big benefits for the hospital and surrounding area, including bringing nearly 1,500 jobs to the region, expanding health coverage to 4,200 people in the area and ensuring Bothwell would continue to receive reimbursement funding.
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