Archive for August 2011
BERKO: A tip sheet for successful investors
Dear Mr. Berko:
I’ve read a few books on investing in the stock market, but they seem filled with useless information, boring example stories and futile formulas.
I have $166,000 in stocks — some good …
Read MoreBusiness Record: August 12, 2011
Mercy medical clinic takes shape in Indianola
Mercy Indianola Family Medicine Clinic is taking shape in the Summercrest Hills development on the north side of Indianola.
The 44,000-square-foot structure, with its sharply angled, sunlight-grabbing entrance, draws plenty of looks from commuters on …
Read MoreIowa starts ‘walking the walk’ on e-health records
Electronic medical records have moved from the “we’re talking about it” to the “we’re doing it” phase, say buyers and sellers of the systems in Iowa. The biggest benefit will be more efficient, coordinated care …
THE BIG QUESTION: What are the most significant changes that health-care reform has meant for your organization and for businesses?
Ed Brown
CEO, The Iowa Clinic P.C.
We are putting a lot of energy into information technology in order to meet the health-care reform standards for meaningful use (of electronic health records). That is something …
Read MoreBack to school
Iowa’s business colleges all face many of the same issues.
Tuition increases and general uncertainty in the economy seem to be on everyone’s mind. Dealing with the changing nature of students is also key. And …
Read MoreU.S. debt downgrade won’t significantly affect P&C insurers
Though it’s difficult to assess the long-term ramifications, in the short term, Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the United States’ credit rating will not adversely affect U.S. property-casualty insurers, according to the Insurance Information Institute.…
Read MoreBroadlawns’ new pediatric clinic to open Sept. 9
Broadlawns Medical Center recently opened its new medical office building, which is designed to provide easier access to outpatient services and a “medical home” for patients, said hospital officials.
The building, located on the west …
Read MoreDeveloper Stanbrough exits bankruptcy; home builder Goodman files a second case
Real estate developer Dan Stanbrough has dropped his attempts to reorganize the finances of four business entities that controlled properties in Des Moines, Clive and Warren County and have been the target of foreclosure actions …
STAT OF THE WEEK: 30% of adults 18-29 have PRETENDED to be on the PHONE to AVOID human interaction.
Scary right? Not so fast, readers ages 30-49. Good chance about 1 in 10 of you have used the same trick.
Just 6 percent of respondents age 50-64 are guilty.
So what ever happened to …
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