Leaders from local health systems sit down with Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple.

SBJ interviews the assistant director of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department.

The yearslong scrutiny from lawmakers, the Federal Trade Commission and the health care industry on pharmacy benefit managers became a bit more intense with the recent bipartisan bill filed in the U.S. Senate that seeks to prevent health insurers or drug middlemen from owning pharmacies.

Guest columnist Adam Kyle: "This whole fiasco points out a simple economic truth that is not often discussed but affects many industries, including health care and education: If you have a third party with an enormous wallet paying for your services, you can guarantee to see the price of those services skyrocket."

Three 65 Prime+ locations are scheduled to open at Springfield and Nixa shopping centers this summer.

Jay Guffey and Steve Edwards are spearheading the university's new master of health care administration program.

Newsmakers in the areas of agriculture, banking & finance, engineering, health care, insurance, law and technology.

Tea Bar & Bites Bakery & Cafe changed ownership; the Springfield-Greene County Health Department relocated one of its clinics; and a Joplin real estate investment organization affiliated with a national trade group formed the Springfield Real Estate Investors Association.

The 1930 W. Grand St. location is slated to shutter on Feb. 17.

St. Louis-based Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC makes disclosure with state for 3000 E. Sawyer Road operation.

The grant is earmarked for the Springfield organization to expand hours of operations for patients.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking & finance, education, flooring, health care, law, manufacturing and trucking.

Dr. David Barbe has been a Mercy leader for around two decades.

Guest columnist Dr. Vasudha Kota: "By addressing childhood health challenges today, businesses can help build a resilient workforce for tomorrow. Together, we can ensure that the next generation is healthier, more capable and ready to meet the demands of the future."

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, architecture, banking & finance, education, health care and nonprofit.

They said it. We're reporting it. Fourteen forecasts lead the way into the new year.

Following recent recommendation by P&Z, the proposal is scheduled for council consideration later this month.

Newsmakers in the areas of health care, law and nonprofit.

The Alliance for Healthcare Education's board gives green light for $3.5 million expansion to its campus.

Reflecting on 2024, the SBJ newsroom ranked the Top 10 stories that impacted regional business.