Iowa seeks outside agencies to manage fee-for-service Medicaid
The Iowa Department of Human Services shifts focus after exiting a managed-care contract leaving AmeriHealth Caritas and others out of the picture for many. The state now covers about 570,000 in managed care with two insurers and roughly 10,000 moved to fee-for-service. Families report reduced choice and ongoing transition bumps as DHS works to stabilize the program.
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Hart’s Cedar Rapids mayoral bid draws local donors and praise
Brad Hart faces Monica Vernon in the Cedar Rapids runoff while a Cedar Rapids donor base backs him. Barbara-organized donors total 83 percent of contributions, with 77 percent from Cedar Rapids addresses. Neighbors describe Hart as a community servant and active church member.
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Vernon campaign donors highlight Cedar Rapids ties in runoff
Tammy Stines praised Monica Vernon for leadership and client focus while Stines donated to Vernon's campaign. Vernon led fundraising of 48624 with 71 percent from Cedar Rapids addresses, though 43 percent of funds came from Cedar Rapids residents, as runoff opponent Brad Hart advances.
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Cedar Rapids Mayoral Runoff Candidates Hart and Vernon
Voters in Cedar Rapids choose a mayor from Brad Hart and Monica Vernon in Tuesday runoff after a field of eight. Profiles and forum Q&A from The Gazette and KGAN-TV accompany guest columns from District 5 City Council runoff candidates.
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