Costs rose at state institutions draw editor letters
Reader letters critique the Nov 14 piece on rising costs at state facilities noting disparate per resident figures from Oakdale and Independence and questioning the data, cost bases, and lack of breakout details. They urge regional planning and regional efficiency studies beyond DHS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Independence
Department of Human Services
The
DHS
Chuck Palmer
Toledo
Visionary ideas for commuters editorial noted
The December 3 piece highlights heavy Cedar Rapids to Iowa City commuter traffic and notes substantial regional congestion. It stresses the need for roadway improvements and smarter transit options to ease peak hour bottlenecks and expand mobility for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Iowa premium trends under the Affordable Care Act explained
Stephen Parente analyzes ACA enrollment and premium shifts in Iowa. Bronze plans rise about 3.9 percent and silver about 4.1 percent during the 2014 open enrollment period. Projected 2015 2016 changes remain modest, with 2017 facing major spikes as risk corridors and reinsurance expire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Medical Industry Leadership Institute
ACA
Department of Health and Human Services
Nies
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benton County
Jeffrey Home
Belle Plaine
Harold E. Hughes
U.S
Board of Regents
Universi
Chattanooga Times
Clay Bennett
Post Writers Group
Postwritersgroup
Guest Columin
Stephen Parente
Washington
Barack Obama
America
Carlson School of Management
University of Minnesota
Parentesum
Gmail
AT Cedar Memorial
Cedar Memorial
Chapel of Memories
CedarMemorial.com
First Avenue
Paramount Theatre
Paramounttheatrecr
Center Point Rd
N.E
Taj Mahal
KFC
Waildlife
Telia
Tom
SUN - Wildlife Habitatcr.com
cAmana
Mouni Watering Eee
Wee Sete
Nnop.com