Organization weighs MCQs performance nationwide
Chelsea Keenan reports that Iowa shifts in Medicaid managed care reflect a national trend. Governors, including Terry Branstad, cite 39 states and the District of Columbia using private plans for Medicaid. PwC’s November 2015 data show about 51.3 million of 73 million beneficiaries on private plans.
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Universities hire lawmakers without open searches across Iowa
The Gazette finds Iowa and Iowa State University, along with the University of Northern Iowa, hired 319 faculty and staff in two years without advertised postings or formal searches. Analysts warn such waivers raise transparency concerns amid rising education costs and spending scrutiny.
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Cedar Rapids Kernels improve ADA access at Veterans Memorial Stadium
Cedar Rapids residents say Veterans Memorial Stadium now meets ADA standards after $121,238 in upgrades over the past months. Improvements include wider seating, easier door use, lowered counters, and accessible restrooms, benefiting disabled fans like Catherine Hafsi who uses a walker.
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