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Health and Wellness

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ECS acquired by Millennium

Des Moines-based Employment Cost Solutions LLC (ECS) announced that it recently sold its operations to Millennium Rehabilitation & Consulting Services Inc. and will continue to operate as a division known as E3 Work Therapy Services. …

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Free events highlight healthful eating

Two new health-related events in Greater Des Moines will showcase how Iowans can improve their health by eating better. On Jan. 10 at 5 p.m., Healthy for Life University will host an inaugural Healthy Iowa …

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Mercy nurse to participate in national health initiative

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has selected a nurse at Mercy Clinics Inc. as one of 73 individuals from 27 states who will participate in an inaugural quality improvement initiative known as …

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Mercy Clinics names interim CEO

Mercy Clinics Inc. has named Dr. Stephen Eckstat as its interim CEO. He fills the administrative role formerly held by Dr. David Swieskowski, who will serve as senior vice president and chief accountable care officer …

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Estimate puts U.S. population at 312.8 million

Estimate puts U.S. population at 312.8 million The U.S. population will total 312.8 million on Jan. 1, according to the latest estimate from the Census Bureau. In the past year, the nation’s population has increased…
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2011 Year in Review: Health & Wellness


Health reform was and still is a question mark

Greater Des Moines business people are apprehensive about changes coming with federal reform provisions. During a panel discussion hosted in February by the Iowa Association of …

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Blue Zones initiative names director

Healthways Inc. and Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced the appointment of Mary Lawyer as the state director of the Blue Zones Project on Friday.

As state director, Lawyer will be responsible for building …

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Governor encourages companies, communities to take Live Healthy challenge

Governor encourages companies, communities to take Live Healthy challenge On Monday, Gov. Terry Branstad urged businesses and communities to continue their efforts to make Iowa the healthiest state by taking part in Live Healthy Iowa…
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Healthcare Collaborative receives $5.3 million grant The Iowa Healthcare

Collaborative (IHC) has been awarded a two year, $5.3 million, federal contract to bring Partnership for Patients, a national quality initiative, to the state’s hospitals.

The nonprofit organization will work with the Iowa Hospital Association …

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Iowa Health affiliates to test accountable care model

Iowa Health affiliates to test accountable care model Two Iowa Health System affiliates in Fort Dodge have been selected to participate in a nationwide pilot of a new incentive-based payment system for Medicare patients. The…