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RE:plenish encourages donations at Wednesday Market

The Des Moines Area Religious Council’s MovetheFood initiative will partner with the Wednesday Market, which starts this Wednesday in Western Gateway Park, to run a food rescue program called “RE:plenish.”

MovetheFood will accept donations of …
By BPC Staff | Aug 29, 2011
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HHS doles out $137 million

The Department of Health and Human Services today awarded $137 million, partly supported by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, to states to strengthen the public health infrastructure and provide jobs in core areas …
By BPC Staff | Aug 26, 2011
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Coaching better health at Mercy Clinics


A Mercy Clinics Inc. health coach program is gaining national attention.

The program, under development for the last 15 years, is an attempt to prevent patients with chronic conditions from experiencing a breakdown in their …
By KENT DARR | Aug 26, 2011
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How safe is your hospital?

Want to know the chances of getting an infection following surgery at an Iowa hospital? The Iowa Healthcare Collaborative last week announced that it has updated its hospital performance information on its website, www.ihconline.org.

Iowa …
By BPC Staff | Aug 26, 2011
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Iowa receives funds for teen health insurance

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the Iowa Department of Public Health a $681,773 grant to provide outreach to uninsured teenagers and their families.

The state will use the funds to …
By BPC Staff | Aug 19, 2011
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Mercy medical clinic takes shape in Indianola


Mercy Indianola Family Medicine Clinic is taking shape in the Summercrest Hills development on the north side of Indianola.

The 44,000-square-foot structure, with its sharply angled, sunlight-grabbing entrance, draws plenty of looks from commuters on …
By KENT DARR | Aug 19, 2011
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Iowa starts ‘walking the walk’ on e-health records


Electronic medical records have moved from the “we’re talking about it” to the “we’re doing it” phase, say buyers and sellers of the systems in Iowa. The biggest benefit will be more efficient, coordinated care …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Aug 19, 2011
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THE BIG QUESTION: What are the most significant changes that health-care reform has meant for your organization and for businesses?

Ed Brown
CEO, The Iowa Clinic P.C.

We are putting a lot of energy into information technology in order to meet the health-care reform standards for meaningful use (of electronic health records). That is something …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Aug 19, 2011
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Broadlawns’ new pediatric clinic to open Sept. 9

Broadlawns Medical Center recently opened its new medical office building, which is designed to provide easier access to outpatient services and a “medical home” for patients, said hospital officials.

The building, located on the west …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 19, 2011
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Proposed health-care communication rules could affect employers

Employers would have to revamp how they communicate and explain their health-care plans next year under federal rules proposed yesterday, Business Insurance reported.

The rules, which would become effective on March 23, 2012, would require …
By BPC Staff | Aug 18, 2011