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Reynolds signs association health plan bill

Thousands more Iowans, including many farmers and small-business owners, will have access to limited health coverage plans in 2019 under a bill signed this morning by Gov. Kim Reynolds. The measure, Senate File 2349, allows Farm …

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Reynolds signs telehealth insurance parity bill

Gov. Kim Reynolds today signed a bill that requires health insurers to cover telehealth services the same as in-person services. Advocates say the measure, House File 2305, will help expand access to telemedicine services in rural communities. …

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Davenport hospital reaches $1.88 million Medicare settlement

Genesis Medical Center in Davenport has agreed to pay $1.88 million to the federal government to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act, Becker’s Hospital Review reported.  The Justice Department alleged Genesis violated the False Claims …

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Reynolds signs two key mental health bills

Mental health advocates joined Gov. Kim Reynolds this morning in the Capitol rotunda to witness her sign two important bills recently passed unanimously by the Iowa Legislature — a wide-ranging bill aimed at shoring up …

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Iowa imposes $50,000 penalty on lab promoting ‘drinkable sunscreen’

A laboratory firm based in New York has agreed to pay $50,000 to Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller’s office for supporting a so-called “drinkable sunscreen” that did not work, sold by the Colorado company Osmosis. International …

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Winneshiek, Dallas counties ranked as Iowa’s healthiest

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Fifty-one Iowa counties were ranked among the healthiest communities in the country, according to a new nationwide health ranking released this week. Winneshiek, Dallas and Sioux counties were named the healthiest counties in Iowa by …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …