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Branstad: Iowa will pursue state-federal health exchange

Gov. Terry Branstad this morning announced that Iowa will pursue a state-federal partnership to develop and operate a health insurance exchange.  

Branstad said adopting a state-federal partnership will “avoid a costly state-based model and will …

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Des Moines nonprofits merge to help HIV patients

AIDS and HIV patients soon will receive medical and case management services more conveniently, and two Des Moines nonprofit agencies will save money by merging.

The AIDS Project of Central Iowa and Primary Health Care …

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Iowa slips in health rankings

Iowans are losing ground when it comes to leading more healthful lifestyles and improving their individual health, according to a report released today by United Health Foundation.

Iowa’s rank slipped to 20th-healthiest among the states, …

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A tale of two hospitals

To a casual observer, the partially filled parking lot and quiet hallways at Mercy – West Lakes Hospital might suggest that the West Des Moines hospital isn’t all that busy.

On many days, the casual …

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Healthiest State Initiative chooses five leaders

Wish your boss would treat you more like a partner at work?

Stay tuned, because workplace well-being is one of five key priorities, including finding ways to make sure more Iowans visit the dentist and …

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Donn Hutchins to retire as Delta Dental CEO

Donn Hutchins is retiring as president and CEO of  Delta Dental of Iowa in mid-2013.

Under his leadership for 13 years, the company separated from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, more than doubled its …

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Health officials: Hospital safety grades misleading

Iowa Health – Des Moines officials added their voice to a chorus of protests by hospitals over the methods used by The Leapfrog Group  to rate hospital safety. 

Last week The Leapfrog Group, a national …

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How safe are Iowa’s hospitals?

Hospitals across the United States are showing improvement when it comes to patient safety, but according to the latest report from The Leapfrog Group, more work needs to be done.

The updated Hospital Safety Scores – the …

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Vellinga to step down as Des Moines Mercy hospital CEO

Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines is looking for a new president after President and CEO David Vellinga announced Tuesday that he plans to step down after 14 years.    Vellinga will continue to lead…
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CEO Hutchins to leave Delta Dental

Donn Hutchins, president and CEO of  Delta Dental of Iowa. announced Tuesday that he will retire after 13 years in his job.

Hutchins plans to leave in mid-2013, but will remain until his successor is chosen. …