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New Research on Specialty Hospitals

Kansas Mission of Mercy-Salina: Patient Characteristics, Needs and Satisfaction

Smiles Across Kansas: 2004 Oral Health Report of Kansas Youth

Kansas Mission of Mercy-Pittsburg: Patient Characteristics, Needs and Satisfaction

The Medicare Reform Act: What Are the Consequences for Kansas?

Is the Health Care System Sustainable in Rural Kansas?

The Growth of Specialty Hospitals in Kansas: What Effects Do They Have on Community Health Services?

Kansas Mission of Mercy-Wyandotte:Patient Characteristics, Needs and Satisfaction

Kansas Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic Clients: A Summary Based on Exit Surveys

Health Care Spending Growth and State Policy Options

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