Hospitals in Springfield, MO - Medicare Status, Ratings, Address, Contact

4 hospitals found. Showing 1 - 4

Cox Medical Centers
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 3801 South National Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65807
Ratings: Phone: (417) 269-6000

Mercy Hospital Springfield
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 1235 E Cherokee, Springfield, Missouri 65804
Ratings: Phone: (417) 820-2000

Lakeland Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 440 S Market, Springfield, Missouri 65806
Ratings:NA Phone: (417) 865-5581

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of Springfield
Psychiatric Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 2828 N National, Springfield, Missouri 65803
Ratings:NA Phone: (417) 837-4000

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Obama woos small business to support health reform

Obama told small business owners Thursday that Democrats' health reform plans would mean million of their peers would get new tax credits to help pay for insurance and that the smallest firms could save around 25 percent on insurance costs through new exchanges, BusinessWeek reports. In addition to the president's speech to business people in Washington, the White House published a report pitching those and other benefits. It places the number of businesses in line for tax credits at 3.6 million (Tozzi, 10/29).

Positive reviews of health overhaul implementation so far but potential stumbling blocks lie ahead

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