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1719878400 Healthcare Healthcare Why Liberty Hospital Could No Longer Go it Alone and Turned to Kansas for Help The University of Kansas Health System now owns its smaller Missouri neighbor. The deal, which sparked political opposition in both states, reflects a growing trend of hospitals merging. by Suzanne King, The Beacon