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Board of medicine begins accepting license applications for genetic counselors

The Iowa Board of Medicine will begin accepting license applications for genetic counselors today, under a new state law that governs licensure and regulation of the profession. The new law and regulations, which became effective …
By BPC Staff | Sep 24, 2019
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Study: Health benefits costs to grow 4% in ’20

Health benefit costs will grow by nearly 4% in 2020, according to early results from the Mercer National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans.

The 1,511 U.S. employers responding reported the health benefits cost per employee is …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 24, 2019
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UnityPoint Health invests in St. Louis firm

UnityPoint Health Ventures has made its third play, backing St. Louis-based Epharmix, a remote patient monitoring technology company, with a $1 million investment. Unveiled in May of this year, UnityPoint Health Ventures awards investments to early-stage …
By BPC Staff | Sep 20, 2019
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UnityPoint launches new urgent care model in West Des Moines

UnityPoint Health is launching a new model of walk-in, express care in West Des Moines. Set to open on Sept. 23, the clinic will offer a “concierge service with a goal of door-to-door service in …
By BPC Staff | Sep 18, 2019
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Drug control office opens grant apps

The Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy will accept applications through Oct. 22 for $350,000 in grants for innovative programs through the Byrne-Justice Assistance Grant program. The grants go to programs that fight drug use, …
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2019
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Making the leap to direct primary care

In a typical primary care physician practice, it’s not uncommon for health insurance and other overhead expenses to swallow the majority of every dollar spent on care. An alternative practice model known as direct primary …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Sep 11, 2019
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Ames Healthy Life Center bond rejected in close vote

A bond referendum funding the Ames Healthy Life Center was rejected in a narrow margin by voters Tuesday. The facility was to be a partnership among Mary Greeley Medical Center, Iowa State University, Des Moines Area …
By BPC Staff | Sep 11, 2019
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DMOS opens Urgent Injury Walk-in Clinic in Ankeny

Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons has expanded its services by opening an Urgent Injury Walk-In Clinic in Ankeny. The clinic, located at the DMOS Orthopaedic Centers at 350 N.E. 36th St. that opened two years ago, …
By BPC Staff | Sep 10, 2019
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‘Logan’s Law’ expands organ donation opportunities for Iowans

The Iowa Donor Network and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources have launched a new organ, eye and tissue donor registry that will enable Iowans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors when they …
By BPC Staff | Sep 10, 2019
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Opinion: LGBTQ clinic emphasizes inclusivity in health care

Six years ago, the wheels of change started spinning in my home when my ninth grader said he identified as transgender. As his father, the most important thing for me to do was be there …
By Kyle Christiason | Sep 5, 2019