Iowa Health System proposes pilots to cut costs with reform
Iowa Health System leaders outline pilot projects to reduce chronic disease costs under health care reform. Fort Dodge would test an accountable care organization with bundled payments, while Des Moines explores orthopedic bundled payments. St Luke’s plans outpatient cancer consolidation in a new Physicians Clinic of Iowa mall.
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Santorum criticizes Obama on same sex marriage shift in Iowa
Former senator Rick Santorum challenged President Obama on his change in stance toward same sex marriage during an Iowa Press taping. He argues rivals avoid the issue, frames it as a family fight, and says the topic will shape Iowa caucus dynamics among social conservatives.
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