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Health care is getting smarter—and we're helping lead the charge. Mercy was the only health system invited to Capitol Hill recently to talk about how AI can change patient care. From working with Microsoft to streamline care to teaming up with Mayo Clinic on data solutions, we’re just getting started. https://ow.ly/UCLc50UfoGf

"On a daily basis, our patients with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield are sharing their frustration, sadness, and confusion that the insurance company has not reached an agreement with Mercy... I have shared with my patients that Mercy is taking this stand for them so that we will have the resources to continue providing the quality care and service they have come to expect from us." Mercy family medicine physician Dr. Peter Danis shares his compassionate thoughts on the evolving relationship between Mercy and Anthem: https://ow.ly/wyBo50Ue7KB

The Steven Schuessler Award is given to our service line co-workers who show exceptional care to our patients in everything they do. The award is named after a former co-worker who radiated pure joy and inspired others around him to be their best selves. Nearly 20 years after his death, Steven's positive impact is still felt by co-workers and patients alike.

We get it, you’re getting ready to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal! While there is nothing wrong with celebrating the holiday, Amanda Oswalt, FNP, tells us how it’s important to understand the?small ways you can reduce your carb and sugar intake! We’re big fans of the last tip!

Mercy is proving that higher-quality care leads to major savings for patients and taxpayers. And that's why we're ranked among the best Accountable Care Organizations in the nation. Take a look!

If your child faced multiple seizures, wouldn’t you expect her ambulance ride to be covered by insurance? Jeff did, but Anthem didn’t see it that way. It’s time to cut the red tape: Mercy.net/Anthem.

Max entered the world 3 months early, which quickly started a physically and emotionally tough journey for parents Sara and Tony. The NICU felt like a new world to them but after being around the team for so long, it became a home away from home and after all that time, it made the day Max was released even more special.

Jordan Kantola lost her father to rectal cancer when he was 47, after his treatment was delayed by his insurance company, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. His doctors even said, "We would have already started treatment had this patient not been covered by BCBS, his insurance." Now she's trying to make a change to benefit patients and families across Missouri. In addition to writing letters regularly, she has visited Jefferson City to try and convince lawmakers to lessen the role of insurance companies in patients receiving care. We support Jordan in her cause, and agree that Anthem's red tape should never get in the way of patients receiving life-saving care.

Take a look at these behind-the-scenes moments as Heartland Whole Health Institute founder Alice Walton and Mercy's president and CEO, Steve Mackin, sat down for a conversation about our newly announced 30-year collaboration. Together, they shared their vision for transforming health care in Northwest Arkansas, starting with expanding cardiovascular services and creating a center of excellence that brings world-class care closer to home. Read more: https://ow.ly/yYeH50U8lgM. During a video shoot, they were joined by members of our dedicated Mercy cardiology team, discussing how this initiative will elevate patient care and meet the growing needs of our community. Stay tuned for more as we continue to share the impactful ways this collaboration will shape the future of health care in Northwest Arkansas and beyond. #MercyNWA #AliceWalton #HeartlandWholeHealthInstitute #HealthCareExcellence #BTS

When insurance red tape and denials get in the way of families' health care, it’s time to speak up: Mercy.net/Anthem.