Weekly Legislative Update: No. 4

January 29, 2026 No. 4 KEEPING UP WITH THE DRAMA We received a good dose of political theater this week when the annual State of the Judiciary address was canceled because Republican leaders in the House and Senate refused to participate. Their boycott stemmed from a...

Weekly Legislative Update: No. 3

January 22, 2026 No. 3  PRIOR AUTHORIZATION BILL FILED If there could be a theme for the week from our healthcare lens, it would be: Insurance goes under the knife! And we are here for the slicing and dicing! To kick off the short week, our prior authorization reform...

Weekly Legislative Update: No. 1

January 8, 2026 No. 1 And They’re Off The Missouri Legislature reconvened at high noon on Wednesday to begin the Second Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly. Lawmakers returned to a session marked by transition, uncertainty, and unusually high expectations....

January President’s Message

President’s Message Katie Davenport-Kabonic, DO, FAAFP Happy New Year! This month kicks off the Missouri Legislative Session, which MAOPS will be keeping close eyes and ears on, as bills relevant to healthcare and our legislative priorities are introduced. If you have...

December President’s Message

President’s Message Katie Davenport-Kabonic, DO, FAAFP As the final month of the year brings closure to 2025, may these words find you well and in a spirit at ease- if only for a few moments- for gratitude and reflection on the past year. Perhaps there was a recurring...
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