RHC Commissioner and Provider Services Advisory Board Chair, Dr. Fred Rottnek, was interviewed by KMOV about the passage of a statewide prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) during Missouri’s 2021 legislative session.
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A National Model for Health Care
Following the closure of the last public hospital in St. Louis, the region faced a fiscal crisis jeopardizing the St. Louis health care safety net. The St. Louis Regional Health Commission (RHC) was formed in 2001 to ensure the financial stability of the safety net and develop an integrated health system that continues to support uninsured and vulnerable patients across the community.
Upcoming Events
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Community Advisory Board Meeting & Gateway to Better Health Post-Award Public Forum
RHC Community Advisory Board members meet monthly to provide direct input to the RHC’s work. The meeting will be held via Zoom. These meetings are open to…
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 8:30 am - 10:00 am Zoom Meeting -
Commission Monthly Board Meeting
The Regional Health Commission is an appointed body of individuals dedicated to ensuring the financial sustainability of the health care safety net in St. Louis, developing and…
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 7:30 am - 8:30 am Zoom Meeting -
Patient Advisory Board Meeting
RHC Patient Advisory Board members meet monthly to advise and shape the RHC’s work. The meeting will be held via Zoom. These meetings are open to…
Monday, June 28, 2021 9:30 am - 11:30 am Zoom Meeting
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Gateway to Better Health Impact
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Uninsured St. Louis patients served through the Gateway to Better Health Program since 2012
RHC Blog
Medicaid expansion struggle continues as Senate votes against funding it
In an article from The St. Louis American, the RHC’s Medical Director Dr. Heidi B. Miller, chimed in on the Senate’s vote against providing the necessary funding to expand Missouri’s Medicaid program.
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