Iowa undercuts funding for abortion services and confuses clinics
Iowa’s Family Planning Program funds birth control, exams, and STD testing for ages 12 to 54 with income up to 300 percent of poverty. Federal money was rejected for abortion providers, and a misnamed provider list included nonparticipating clinics. The database shows duplications and out of state labs, prompting calls to clean up data and clarify who offers family planning versus abortion services.
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Dubuque
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Mason City
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Mercy Dermatology Center
Stephanie Duckert
Mercy Medical Center
North Iowa
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Family Planning Program
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Julie Lovelady
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Family Planning Council
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Nursing homes face funding squeeze as Medicaid pays fall short
Rural Iowa facilities bear the brunt of payment delays and underfunded care as Medicaid costs rise and private payers shrink. State budget strains persist with cuts, while providers seek timely reimbursements amid denials and appeals overseen by managed care organizations. UnitedHealthcare cites 30 day claim processing and full rate reimbursement, though rural homes still struggle with cash flow and loans to cover payroll.
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Brent Willett
Iowa Health Care Association
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Charles City
le Mars
Storm Lake
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Jesse Harris
Kaiser Foundation
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