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Coalition fights ‘Cadillac tax’ on health plans

An alliance that includes the nation’s largest health insurers as well as a broad-based group of employers, unions and other stakeholders on Tuesday formally launched a campaign to overturn the “Cadillac tax,” a 40 percent …

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United Way launches free prescription discount program

Central Iowans with limited prescription benefits or no health insurance can pay less for prescription medications through a free program now offered through United Way of Central Iowa. The FamilyWize card, which is a free …

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UnitedHealthcare pays out $1.1 million in bonuses to Iowa doctors

Sixty Iowa physicians collectively received $1.1 million in bonus payments from UnitedHealthcare as part of the health insurer’s Medicare quality program, the company announced today. They are among more than 4,000 care providers nationwide who …

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How to bring a farmers market to your business

A small group of central Iowa producers is bringing fresh produce to the parking lots of some Greater Des Moines employers in what organizers are informally calling a “corporate farmers market.”

 

Each Wednesday and …

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Broadlawns, UnityPoint among ‘Most Wired’

Two Greater Des Moines health systems again have garnered national recognition for their use of information technology to advance patient care.

 

Broadlawns Medical Center was recognized for a fifth consecutive year, and UnityPoint Health was recognized …

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NewLink Genetics scientist receives national epidemiology award

NewLink Genetics Corp. an Ames-based biopharmaceutical company, today announced that Dr. Thomas Monath has received the James H. Steele Gold-Headed Cane Award of the American Veterinary Epidemiology Society. The award recognizes career accomplishments and achievements …

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Des Moines a bargain for angioplasties

If you happen to be shopping for the best price for getting your arteries opened up, you can hardly beat Des Moines.

 

The median cost of angioplasty procedures — among the most common treatments …

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Mercy opens pediatric clinic in Waukee

Mercy Clinics has expanded its pediatric medical services by opening a new pediatric clinic in Waukee today. The clinic is at 25 W. Hickman Road, Suite 300, in the space formerly occupied by Mercy Waukee …

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Ernst co-sponsors national telemedicine bill

Sen. Joni Ernst has co-sponsored a bill that would increase access to telemedicine for Medicare patients. The Telemedicine for Medicare (Tele-Med) Act would allow Medicare patients to seek care from Medicare doctors across state lines …

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The Photo Issue: Eric Crowell

Eric Crowell

President & CEO, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines
Underwater Photography Enthusiast

When Eric Crowell became a certified scuba diver 24 years ago, it didn’t take him long to decide that photography would be …

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