Iowa Hospitals Claim Medicare Shortfall Despite High Care Quality
Iowa hospitals report they deliver high quality care while receiving the nation’s low Medicare reimbursements. The Journal of the American Medical Association study finds Iowa ranking sixth in care quality, yet reimbursement lags behind states like Louisiana by about $4,785 per enrollee. Hospital group says Iowa loses about 6.5 percent per transaction and calls for reform to avoid shifting costs to private insurance and patients. Kirk Norris of the Iowa Hospital Association urges action from policymakers.
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Motorist helps stop Cedar Rapids house fire tragedy
Aman da Hutchinson 23 spotted heavy smoke at 1426 First St SW around 3 am Sunday and phoned 911 after pounding on the door to wake Kelly Asquith. Firefighters contained the blaze. cause undetermined. insurance covers temporary housing for Asquith and their 2 month old Kaylee.
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Iowa City board reviews police traffic stop policy
The Police Citizens Review Board in Iowa City is examining traffic stop procedures after an Oct. 11 incident in which Robert M. Brooks was maced and restrained after refusing to reenter his car. The board aims to advise the council on policy changes by March.
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Ex-bird owner seeks 20000 from city in defamation claim
Ventura Dominguez of 2300 California Ave alleges an Iowa City Coralville Animal Care employee defamed him in news stories about his birds case. He seeks 20000, naming Misha Goodman-Herbst, center supervisor, in a formal notice to the city. No lawsuit yet. city seeks specifics.
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Byrd Change of Venue Hearing Set for March 7
Cedar Rapids woman Brandy Byrd 21 faces first degree murder charges in the bludgeoning death of pizza delivery man Greg Wells 31. A March 7 hearing will consider moving Byrd and co defendant David Keegan’s case from Linn County citing extensive media coverage. The April 7 trial may move with a new venue and includes motions to suppress statements made at jail and to exclude jailhouse testimony. Byrd remains jailed on 500000 bail. conviction carries life in prison.
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Planned Parenthood marks Roe v. Wade anniversary in Cedar Rapids
Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa hosts a commemorative presentation at 6 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Public Library 500 First St SE. The program reviews Roe v. Wade impacts on women’s health and future policy under the Bush administration with speakers Fran Hansen Barb Buchanan Dr Chuck DePresse Dr Palm Stone Linda Bordwell John Ely Jr and Rev Dick Osing.
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Mike Deupree’s Iowa Worldview Column on Page 2A
Mike Deupree writes a weekly column titled one lowan's perspective on the world and how it does or doesn't work. The Gazette features his ideas three times weekly on page 2A including Tuesday Thursday and Sunday editions.
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