Mercy, Humana to open local clinics for older adults

A clinic partnership between Chesterfield-based Mercy and Louisville, Kentucky-based Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) that started in 2023 is expanding to the Springfield area.

The organizations are opening three clinics under the 65 Prime+ by Mercy Primary Care name in Springfield and Nixa this June, according to a news release. The 65 Prime+ concept focuses on patients who are 65 years or older, with primary care available, and the clinics also are designed as community centers.

“Our goal is for these clinics to become mini community centers where patients can see their doctor, get answers to questions about Medicare, participate in activities or even have a cup of coffee with friends,” said Steve Mackin, Mercy president and CEO, in the release. "Deploying clinics built from the ground up and staffed with patients in mind will ensure they live their best possible life and achieve their health goals."

Ettie Berneking, spokesperson for Mercy Springfield Communities, said the three area clinics would be located in 3,750 square feet at 319 E. Battlefield Road in Battlefield Plaza, 3,626 square feet at 1730 E. Republic Road in Southgate Shopping Center and 3,600 square feet at 701-703 McCroskey St. at Village Marketplace in Nixa.

Mercy and Humana currently operate five 65 Prime+ clinics across Missouri, according to the release. Additional locations are in the works, including talks to expand the concept to Arkansas and Oklahoma. The first location opened in Joplin in 2023.