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Mercy-Des Moines names COO/chief nursing executive

Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines’ board has selected Linda Goodwin for the dual position of chief operating officer and chief nursing executive.

Goodwin is currently regional group chief nursing officer for Centura Health System’s Mountain North Denver Region. …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Mar 28, 2018
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Five Iowa medical marijuana stores gain state approval

Des Moines Register: Iowans looking to buy medical marijuana products could have options across the state, starting in December. The Iowa Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that it has offered cannabis dispensary licenses to proposed …
By BPC Staff | Mar 28, 2018
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Bill allowing health plans not compliant with ACA goes to Iowa governor’s desk

Iowa Public Radio: A bill to allow cheaper health plans that don’t comply with the federal Affordable Care Act passed the Iowa Senate Tuesday and is heading to the governor’s desk. Supporters say the new plans …
By BPC Staff | Mar 28, 2018
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UI students start nonprofit for students with disabilities after frustrating home-care experience

Three University of Iowa students are organizing student caregivers after an unreliable and frustrating experience, reports the Daily Iowan. Michael Penniman, Peter Easler and Jacob Newcomb founded the nonprofit Students Care to provide reliable, professional care …
By BPC Staff | Mar 23, 2018
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Iowa Senate approves telehealth expansion

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Legislation is on its way to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk that would expand access to telemedicine, especially in rural areas facing challenges attracting and retaining health care professionals. House File 2305, approved by …
By BPC Staff | Mar 21, 2018
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An epidemic of errors?

How common are preventable medical errors in Iowa? Are hospitals and doctors taking sufficient steps to prevent medical errors? And how much are medical errors contributing to the high cost of health care? 

According to …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Mar 20, 2018
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Grand View, DMACC start nursing program

Grand View University and Des Moines Area Community College have begun a program that awards Grand View credits to DMACC nursing graduates. Grand View University’s new degree is designed to prepare registered professional nurses to …
By BPC Staff | Mar 20, 2018
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DMACC nursing professor named postsecondary educator of the year

A Des Moines Area Community College nursing professor has received the Iowa Association for Career and Technical Education Postsecondary Educator of the Year award. Melody Bethards, nursing simulation coordinator at DMACC, has been a longtime advocate …
By BPC Staff | Mar 16, 2018
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Aetna, UnityPoint Accountable Care launch new employer health plan option

Health insurer Aetna and UnityPoint Accountable Care L.C. today announced they have formed an accountable care collaboration in Iowa and in central and southern Illinois, along with a new employer health plan option that they …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Mar 15, 2018
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Mercy-Centerville president to retire in August

Clint Christianson, president of Mercy Medical Center-Centerville, has announced his plans to retire from the hospital on Aug. 15, after 21 years in the Mercy system. Mercy-Centerville is one of four campuses owned by Mercy …
By BPC Staff | Mar 14, 2018