Press Releases

Columbia, MO— Today, Missouri Health Connection (MHC) announced the appointment of Alan Bailey as Program Manager. Alan brings more than 25 years of professional experience in a variety of leadership and managerial positions with public and not for profit organizations in the areas of employee health benefits, marketing, risk management, strategic planning and local government administration.  Alan held the position of Director of Marketing for the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan (MCHCP) for approximately fifteen years. He was the first Executive Director of the Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund (MOPERM) and has held positions with the Missouri Municipal League, the Office of State Courts Administrator and City Manager of Slater, Missouri.  More

Despite diligent efforts, Missouri Health Connection (MHC) and Cerner Corporation have ceased contract negotiations.  MHC is immediately entering into negotiations with InterSystems, its other finalist from an extensive national RFP process, in order to seamlessly continue with statewide plans to connect all Missouri health care providers.  For more background information on MHC and InterSystems, please click HERE.  More

Columbia, MO -- Today the Missouri Health Connection (MHC) Board of Directors announced Melissa Johnsen has been appointed interim President/CEO. She replaces Raul Recarey who resigned last week. The Board thanks Mr. Recarey for his service and leadership to the organization. A formal President/CEO Search Committee will be established by MHC's Board.  More

Missouri Health Connection today announced that Traci (Harr) Kennedy has joined its team as Administrative Coordinator. As Administrative Coordinator, Kennedy will assist the team in Missouri Health Connection's operations, including coordinating meetings with key stakeholders and helping with program planning and administration...  More

Columbia, MO - After a nationwide search, Missouri Health Connection today announced that Ragan Sappington has joined its team as IT Project Director. More

Columbia, MO -- Missouri Health Connection's new website is now live. The site provides information for Missouri consumers and providers, including resources, news, events and background information on Missouri Health Connection's efforts to improve patient care and public health through the creation of a statewide health information system.  More

Talks bring Missouri One Step Closer to Statewide Health Information Exchange That Will Improve Care, Create Jobs  More

Jefferson City, MO -- Veteran healthcare executive Raul A. Recarey today was named President of the Missouri Health Information Organization (MHIO). More