Health care merger eyed to curb costs before managed care
Eastern Iowa mental health centers plan a merger as Iowa prepares for Medicaid managed care. Iowa City Community Mental Health Center joins Abbe Center for Community Mental Health in Cedar Rapids to save money under a $4.2 billion Medicaid program and a projected $52 million in initial savings.
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Mental health merger set for July 1 completion
The Abbe Center and Iowa City community centers plan a merger creating an agency with 200 plus staff serving over 12 000 people across nine counties. Administrators deny layoffs and keep offices in Iowa City Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas while aiming to cut duplicate data and IT costs. The Abbe Center votes in May and Abbe Inc board in June with a closing date of July 1 and officials warn about increased administrative costs from managed care and data requirements.
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Evansdale fires police chief Smock amid misconduct concerns
Letters from seven officers allege a hostile work environment and question Smock’s character and leadership. Smock was fired April 14 after nearly three years. interim chief is Sgt. Jeff Jensen as city officials withhold details on the cause.
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Coralville arena advances in state funding round
Eight Iowa communities sought state funding for redevelopment projects but five remain eligible. Coralville aims for 12 million to build a 7 000 seat arena with a sports center, while Marion’s 24 million library park hotel and conference center proposal was cut. IEDA will hear presentations next month with provisional awards by June end.
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