Iowa House Republicans unveil Medicaid oversight plan
Iowa House Republicans proposed an unprecedented data driven plan for private managed care firms running the states 5 billion Medicaid program. The aim is to boost protections, accountability and patient outcomes while providing public access to performance data.
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EU Turkey migrants deal flaws noted by Amnesty
Amnesty International warns of serious gaps in the EU Turkey agreement as migrants on Lesbos and Chios face appalling conditions with limited legal aid and information. The report cites newborns, pregnant women, disabled youths, and others awaiting asylum decisions while first returns to Turkey proceed.
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Iowa lawmakers stall on medical cannabis expansion
In Des Moines, Republican leaders signal no immediate motion on a House bill to expand medical cannabis to cannabidiol production and distribution. Democrats in the Senate say any measure will be amended, complicating enactment this session. Rep. Peter Cownie and Sen. Joe Bolkcom push for a workable program with more dispensaries and broader patient access.
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