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UnityPoint Health Partners names new CEO

UnityPoint Health Partners, the accountable care organization of UnityPoint Health, has named Dr. David Williams as its chief executive officer. Williams will also continue in his current role as senior vice president of clinical integration…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 15, 2016
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UnityPoint Health Partners names new CEO

UnityPoint Health Partners, the accountable care organization of UnityPoint Health, has named Dr. David Williams as its chief executive officer. Williams will also continue in his current role as senior vice president of clinical integration…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 15, 2016
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KemPharm drug not approved by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration did not approve KemPharm Inc.’s abuse-deterrent version of a painkiller, sending the Coralville-based drug developer’s shares down more than 30 percent in extended trade, Reutersreported. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s…
By BPC Staff | Jun 14, 2016
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June 17: Annual Iowa Parkinson’s Disease Conference

Host: American Parkinson Disease Association Iowa Chapter About: A full day of experiences that include lectures on topics related to Parkinson’s disease, including therapies such as boxing, laughter yoga and deep brain stimulation. Experts in the…
By BPC Staff | Jun 14, 2016
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June 11: Central Iowa Tour de Cure

Host: American Diabetes Association About: The American Diabetes Association is inviting riders of all levels to take part in the annual Tour de Cure, a cycling event starting at Life Time Athletic Des Moines to help raise…
By BPC Staff | Jun 9, 2016
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University of Iowa Health Alliance names new leader

The University of Iowa Health Alliance has named Jennifer Vermeer president and CEO. She succeeds Dan Kueter, who joined the Midwest Health Collaborative in Ohio as CEO in late May. Vermeer joined UI Health Care …
By BPC Staff | Jun 9, 2016
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Wellmark plans 6 percent increase for longtime policyholders

Nearly 90,000 Iowans who bought individual health policies from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield prior to 2014 can expect much lower premium increases next year, The Des Moines Register reported. The proposed 6 percent increase for …
By BPC Staff | Jun 9, 2016
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Mercy to shift West Lakes labor and delivery to D.M.

Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines announced Tuesday that it will move its labor and delivery unit at Mercy-West Lakes in West Des Moines to its main campus in Des Moines, effective Aug 1. All obstetrical care…
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jun 8, 2016
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Childhood asthma project expands citywide

A health improvement project that began as a pilot a year ago has grown into a citywide initiative to address asthma in Des Moines children.

The initial project, called Healthy Homes East Bank, targeted deteriorating…
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jun 7, 2016
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Health officials: West Nile virus is biggest threat from mosquitoes

Public health officials are urging Iowans to protect themselves against mosquito bites, not because of a Zika virus, but because of the much more likely chance of contracting West Nile virus in the state. Since …
By BPC Staff | Jun 6, 2016