As we await the Supreme Court’s decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), it may be useful to review some of its more positive features.

In medical school out in the Midwest, I spent a lot of time at the local free clinic which offered care to all patients at no cost.

If you’ve followed the Giving Better Blog over the past year, you know that Kansas City is one of the most giving cities in the nation. This is just one of the many reasons I’m so pleased to take on the role of President & CEO at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation and its non-regional brand, Greater Horizons.

Few things in life are more tragic than the tortured soul of a child. Art is one of the many ways we help wounded children heal at KidsTLC.

As our population ages and unfortunately grows more obese each year, the prevalence of chronic illness continues to rise. According to studies, more than 40 percent of the U.S. population suffers from one or more chronic condition, which are causing significant increases in healthcare spending, especially among the uninsured and underinsured.

The Supreme Court will not overturn health care reform. At least if the five-justice conservative majority that brought the country Citizens United and Bush v. Gore can be stymied by the possibility of being the first court in over 75 years to strike down a sitting president's signature domestic achievement.

Accessing health care in this country can be a complex process for many of us. The first question we often ask ourselves is, “Do I need to see a doctor?” We tend to answer that question with a series of other questions. How much will it cost (especially if I don’t have insurance)? Will my insurance (if I have insurance) cover the visit and possible treatment? Can we afford to seek treatment? Can we find a doctor that will be able to address our need? Will seeing a doctor help the problem?” And there are other questions too.