Iowa Medicaid suit dismissed over managed care concerns
A federal judge dismissed Disability Rights Iowa’s lawsuit alleging unlawful denial or reduction of Medicaid services for Iowa disability clients. The ruling found no evidence the issues cited involved current managed care entities Amerigroup or UnitedHealthcare and emphasized state responsibility for notices and fair hearings. Plaintiffs’ advocate pledge to review next steps.
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North Liberty passenger rail study advances in Johnson County
A study to assess passenger rail from Iowa City to North Liberty moves to phase three. Local officials from Coralville Johnson County University of Iowa Iowa City North Liberty and University Heights back the plan with two thirds funded by IDOT and CRANDIC.
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