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Elana Gordon

Elana Gordon covers the health beat at KCUR. She was previously a production assistant for KCURâ

  • The GetHealth app was a runner-up at the recent Hackovate Health Innovation Competition held in Kansas City, Mo.
    Got A Health Care Puzzle? There Should Be An App!
    Elana Gordon
    A competition to encourage entrepreneurs to design health apps came up with a wide range of possibilities. One app audits medical bills for errors and savings. Another helps find prices for services, such as dental exams, for people without insurance coverage.
  • Hospital Makes Nutritious Food More Available
    Elana Gordon
    A surprising number of hospitals continue to host major fast-food restaurants on their premises. In Kansas City, Truman Medical Center is trying to compete with McDonalds' by serving healthier food. In the past, hospitals have been slammed for offering not so healthy choices.