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Survey: Iowa drug Take Back collections net over 19 tons in 2018

Iowans are pitching in more than ever to help prevent prescription drug misuse and environmental contamination by properly disposing of their unused medicine. A new survey by the Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy and …

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Feds launch investigation into Medicaid managed-care denials, including those in Iowa

The U.S. Office of Inspector General is investigating insurance companies that contract with several states across the country to oversee Medicaid-managed programs, including Iowa’s, reports the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office and the Iowa …

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Primary Health Care receives national recognition from CMS

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently awarded Primary Health Care in Des Moines “exemplary status” for improving patient experience and outcomes, controlling population health and reducing costs through the CMS Transforming Clinical Practice …

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UnityPoint Health, MercyOne leaders join DMU board

Des Moines University announced that Karl Keeler, president of MercyOne Central Iowa Medical Center, and Kevin Vermeer, president and chief executive officer of UnityPoint Health, have joined the DMU board of trustees. Their service on …

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Engebretsen to step down from CMO role at Primary Health Care

Dr. Bery Engebretsen, who has been chief medical officer of Primary Health Care Inc. since 1982, will step out of that role to become chief visionary, the nonprofit health center announced. During his tenure, the organization has …

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Todd receives national award for community health center advocacy

Aaron Todd, chief strategy officer at the Iowa Primary Care Association, was recently presented with the Betsey K. Cooke Grassroots MVP Award from the National Association of Community Health Centers. Todd received the recognition for …

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Iowa House to consider $150M additional money for Medicaid

Associated Press: Just days after residents learned that a second insurance company was quitting the Iowa Medicaid program, House lawmakers introduced a spending bill that would give the program $150 million more to ensure all Medicaid …

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Iowa CARE Act legislation signed into law

Legislation signed on Tuesday by Gov. Kim Reynolds will enable family caregivers in Iowa to better care for their family members following a hospitalization, say advocates. 

The 2019 Iowa CARE (Caregiver Advise, Record and Enable …

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Cox moves from Prevent Child Abuse Iowa to lead Polk County Health Services

Polk County Health Services has hired Elizabeth “Liz” Cox as its executive director. Cox is currently executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Iowa. She also serves on the West Des Moines School Board as vice president. Kevin …

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Senate Finance Committee investigates abuse reports at Iowa care contractor linked to Mentor Network

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon of the Senate Finance Committee are seeking information into a private disability care network after recent reports of abuse, neglect and a possible death — …