Kelsey Ryan
The Miami Herald
Wichita, KS, United States
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Kansas offers little hope to patients unnecessarily treated
While the federal government will get its day in court for the alleged Medicare fraud related to what it calls unnecessary cancer treatments, many patients have little recourse for potential medical malpractice claims under Kansas law. → Read More
Kansas law offers little hope for patients who may have received unnecessary chemo
Despite an impending federal lawsuit against Kansas oncologist Mark Fesen for alleged Medicare fraud related to unnecessary cancer treatments, families have little legal recourse under Kansas law. → Read More
Kansas City files suit against opioid manufacturers and distributors, joining others
Kansas City joined cities and counties across the country in filing suit against a host of opioid manufacturers and distributors. City officials say the companies deceived the public about the addictiveness of the medicine and didn’t properly control it. → Read More
Frank White coasts to victory along with other incumbents in Jackson County races
Voters gave embattled Jackson County Executive Frank White a big boost toward his first full four-year term while favoring incumbents in other races in Jackson, Clay and Platte counties. → Read More
Kansas oncologist subject of federal Medicare fraud suit for unnecessary treatments
The federal government plans to sue a Kansas oncologist for allegedly submitting fraudulent claims to government insurers for cancer treatments that were medically unnecessary. → Read More
Residents still hope to save ‘the last KC forest’ despite Park Hill School plans
Park Hill School District is building two schools on a 800-acre forest, but a group of Platte County residents wants the district to consider conservation areas. They also have concerns over archaeological significance of the area, which was once home to the Hopewell native people. → Read More
Jackson County suit: opioids ‘worst man-made epidemic in modern medical history’
Jackson County filed a lawsuit Wednesday in federal court accusing opioid manufacturers, drug distributors and pharmacies of creating a “public health epidemic” by using deceptive marketing and evading controlled-substance regulations. → Read More
Businesses linked to McCaskill’s husband get $131 million in federal dollars
Businesses tied to U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill’s husband have been awarded more than $131 million in federal subsidies since the Missouri Democrat took office in 2007 → Read More
Assault allegations at Lowe's, records tampering: Meet Clay County's interim leaders
Three Clay County employees tasked with running the local government after county administrator Dean Brookshier’s abrupt resignation are raising concerns among citizens following incidents of records tampering and alleged assault. → Read More
Duck boat that sank at Table Rock lake was built during World War II
The duck boat that sank at Table Rock Lake, killing 17, was built during World War II. → Read More
Weeks after citizen audit petition, Clay County administrator Dean Brookshier resigns
Clay County Administrator Dean Brookshier gave commissioners his resignation during an executive session today at the courthouse in Liberty. → Read More
Body found at Hyde Park playground near 38th and Gillham. Police suspect natural causes
A body was found at Hyde Park playground near 38th and Gillham. Kansas City police were on the scene around 7:45 p.m. Friday. A police spokesman said the death appears to be natural. → Read More
Banned in other cities, these Bird electric scooters have arrived in Kansas City
Bird scooters have launched in Kansas City, but they don't have approval. Cities like Denver and San Francisco have banned Bird, with critics saying people often just leave the scooters wherever. → Read More
Children’s Mercy faces class action lawsuit over data breach affecting thousands
A Kansas City law firm filed a class action lawsuit against Children’s Mercy Hospital after personal data from more than 60,000 individuals may have been compromised as part of an email phishing scam. → Read More
Worlds of Fun was sued for polluting. Then Missouri loosened its pollutant limits
Despite a recent lawsuit and issues with compliance related to its operating permit under the Clean Water Act, Worlds of Fun’s regulated pollution limits have been loosened by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. → Read More
Thousands of patients' data stolen after Children's Mercy employees fall for scam
Data from more than 60,000 individuals may have been compromised as part of an email phishing scam that targeted Children's Mercy hospital employees. → Read More
Local government suits accuse opioid makers of turning 'patients into drug addicts'
County and city governments in Kansas and Missouri, like others across the country, have filed lawsuits against opioid manufacturers in an effort to recover costs from the widespread opioid epidemic. → Read More
'Time for us to take it back': Clay Co. citizens give petitions to Missouri auditor
Citizens of Clay County gathered more than 9,000 signatures for a petition to have the Missouri State auditor perform an audit of the county government. They gave the petitions to Auditor Nicole Galloway Friday. → Read More
Does your hospital still use pagers? Your personal information may be at risk
Hospitals — including some in Kansas City —still use pagers. When the data is unencrypted, it's easy for someone to find out private health information about patients. → Read More
Does your hospital still use pagers? Your personal information may be at risk
Hospitals — including some in Kansas City —still use pagers. When the data is unencrypted, it's easy for someone to find out private health information about patients. → Read More