Protecting essential services by eliminating waste in Missouri Medicaid

By: Priya Pal

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 28, 2026

Words: 974

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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If you polled Missourians, you would be hard-pressed to find someone who enjoys paying taxes, regardless of political affiliation. Yet most Missourians recognize that some services are essential — things like roads, schools, and programs that support independence, self-sufficiency and community health.

These services provide stability not just for individuals, but for entire communities. The expectation is simple: if tax dollars must be spent, they should be spent wisely.

As physicians, our …

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