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Missouri's healthcare gap: Understanding the challenges and path forward

Missouri's healthcare gap is widening for employers and labor organizations. Discover how advanced primary care improves access, affordability, and outcomes.
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Missouri's workforce carries a heavy health burden. More than 13% of adults live with three or more chronic conditions, mental health support is largely out of reach, and primary care access ranks among the worst in the nation. Medical costs consistently outpace national averages. The question isn't whether the system is falling short—it's what your organization can do about it.

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THE MISSOURI LANDSCAPE

What Missouri employers and labor organizations are up against

A state under strain

Missouri ranks 39th in overall health nationally, with more than 13% of adults living with three or more chronic conditions. The healthcare system is struggling to keep pace with demand—and the gaps are measurable.

The cost and access equation

Only 22% of Missouri’s primary care need is being met. Emergency department visits, inpatient admissions, and out-of-pocket costs all exceed national averages—driving higher claims and lower workforce productivity.

THE MISSOURI CHALLENGE

System that's falling short of your people's needs

Missouri's healthcare challenges don't exist in isolation—they compound. Chronic conditions go unmanaged, mental health support is inaccessible, and a strained system pushes people toward costly, reactive care. The downstream effects show up in claims, absenteeism, and rising costs.

  • Chronic conditions affect more Missourians than the national average

  • Mental healthcare shortage areas leave 1.9 million without support

  • Missouri ranks fourth worst in the nation for primary care access

The result is a workforce that's less healthy, less productive, and more costly to support. Cost-shifting won't reverse these trends. What's needed is a fundamentally different approach—one that addresses access and affordability before challenges become crises.

A BETTER PATH FORWARD

Advanced primary care is redefining what's possible for Missouri employers

Proactive care that gets ahead of chronic conditions

Advanced primary care gives providers the time and tools to deliver preventive, personalized care. Engaged members see measurable improvements in blood pressure, A1C, and other key health markers—reducing costly downstream care.

Integrated mental health support within reach

With 86% of Missouri's mental health need unmet, access is a critical gap. Advanced primary care integrates mental health into the care experience, making support more accessible and reducing the burden on your workforce.

Sustainable cost control through smarter care

When people access care early, costly interventions become less frequent. Employers using advanced primary care see fewer inpatient admissions, fewer ED visits, and an ROI that grows year over year—reaching 3.7x by year five.

  • Both the doctor and nurse were very organized, warm, welcoming, and efficient. They were personable, listened to my concerns, and responded to my concerns with excellent care.

    MARATHON HEALTH PATIENT
    Missouri
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See what better healthcare looks like for Missouri

Missouri's healthcare gap is real, but it's not inevitable. This eBook breaks down the state's biggest health challenges and shows how advanced primary care is helping employers and labor organizations take meaningful action.
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