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DMU names dean of College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Gregory Christiansen has been named as the new dean of Des Moines University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, effective Dec. 1. Christiansen is currently chair and associate professor of emergency medicine at Campbell University in …
By BPC Staff | Aug 8, 2016
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Medicaid payment challenges still plaguing Iowa health care providers

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Medicaid payment problems have forced one Cedar Rapids-based wheelchair provider to stop selling medical equipment to skilled-nursing facilities. JVA Mobility said that, despite obtaining prior authorizations to supply individuals living at nursing facilities …
By BPC Staff | Aug 8, 2016
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Olympic medalist Shannon Miller to speak at Rally Against Cancer

The John Stoddard Rally Against Cancer will feature Shannon Miller, America’s most highly decorated Olympic gymnast, as its 2017 keynote speaker. Miller won seven Olympic medals, including two gold medals in the 1996 Atlanta games.…
By BPC Staff | Aug 8, 2016
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Hospital readmission penalties peak; 26 Iowa hospitals penalized

The federal government’s readmission penalties on hospitals will reach a new high as Medicare withholds more than half a billion dollars in payments over the next year, Kaiser Health News reported.   Medicare said the penalties…
By BPC Staff | Aug 8, 2016
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Mercy, Iowa Methodist ranked among best-performing Iowa hospitals

U.S. News & World Report has recognized the quality of health care services provided by Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines and Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. The two hospitals tied for No. 4 best-performing …
By BPC Staff | Aug 4, 2016
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Telligen acquires Colorado-based wellness company

Telligen Inc., a West Des Moines-based population health management company, announced it has acquired Total Well-Being, an employee health and well-being company with headquarters in Greenwood Village, Colo., effective Aug. 1. “Telligen has long offered employee-centric health …
By BPC Staff | Aug 3, 2016
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ACA health insurance rates to rise

Quad-City Times: Obamacare health insurance premium increases are expected to accelerate in Iowa, according to studies of the marketplaces created under the Affordable Care Act. The Kaiser Family Foundation released a study that suggested the growth will be …
By BPC Staff | Aug 3, 2016
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HealthPartners UnityPoint Health to offer Medicare Advantage plans

HealthPartners UnityPoint Health announced plans to offer Medicare Advantage plans in selected counties in Iowa and western Illinois for the 2017 plan year. Pending regulatory approval, the plans will be available beginning Oct. 15, the …
By BPC Staff | Aug 1, 2016
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Registration open for Healthiest State walk

The Healthiest State Initiative’s sixth annual statewide walk, presented by Delta Dental of Iowa, is now open for registration. The goal of the Oct. 5 event is to have walks organized and registered in all 99 counties. …
By BPC Staff | Aug 1, 2016
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Healthiest State Iowa gets new logo

Healthiest State Iowa is introducing a new logo that will appear on its website and all of its materials beginning Aug. 1. Thethree encircled icons in the center of the green silhouette of Iowa represent…
By BPC Staff | Aug 1, 2016