Medicare compromise raises rural Iowa payments under reform plan
U.S. negotiators reached a compromise on Medicare reimbursement formulas raising a national floor to 367 per month. In Iowa the measure would lift payments in most counties, encouraging HMOs to expand rural coverage while preserving higher rates for wealthier counties. The plan aims to spur managed care benefits in the state and nationwide.
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Iowa
David Lynch Gazette
Washington
U.S. House
Senate
Charles Grassley
Grassley
Allamakee County
Pottawattamie County
Linn County
Johnson County
Richmond County
N.Y
Miami
Senate Finance Committee
House
Managed Care Lobby
Managed Care
Iowa Utilities Board Wins Local Phone Service Case
The 8th Circuit ruled the FCC exceeded its authority in local telephone service rules. Iowa had opposed FCC action and will likely see state level decisions on local exchange competition. Bill Smith noted the ruling supports state control and Iowa plans to resist any FCC appeal.
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Bill Smith
Iowa Utilities Board
Iowa
Smith
FCC
General Assembly
Congress
Iowa Community Colleges Upgrade 11000+ Job Skills in 1995
AP reports more than 11 000 Iowans upgraded job skills at the state’s community colleges last year. Legislation leaders praise the programs and seek to extend training into high schools. House Speaker Ron Corbett says the state led the country with its job training efforts and plans meetings to bolster high school apprentice programs.
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Des Moines
Corbett
Balloon winds lift pilot into tree near Charles City
Charles City Iowa AP A solo hot air balloon flight faced a weekend storm as high winds lifted the craft into trees northeast of town. Pilot Bill Mooberry escaped uninjured after landing when the envelope touched ground and the top opened to vent air. He noted sudden temperature shifts caused the remaining air to rise.
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Charles City
Iowa
Bill Mooberry
Mooberry
Maoberry
City Briefs on Bingo and Tours and Local Services
Afternoon Bingo at Hanford Post 5 and St. Ludmila's on Sundays and Tuesdays feature 6:30pm and 12:30pm sessions at multiple locations. Tri State Tours advertises a July 27 Lady Luck trip with free offers. Local ads promote Schumacher Carpets and Kings and Queens Coaches to Tama, and Hawkeye Downs bingo schedules on Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays. Also notes Dr. Hala J. Webster joining Internists P.C. in Marion and Scalloped potatoes at Flanagan's with a contact number.
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Medicare
Sen
Dick Hogan
Hanford Post
St. S.W
2Nd St
Mth Ave
S.E
Tama
St. Ludmila’s
Schumacher Carpets & More
Adv
Knights of Columbus
Mount Vernon Road
Xen
Hala J. Webster
P.C
Webster
Marion
Flanagan
Ellis Blvd
Hawkeye Downs
Carol Obadal
Cargill Oilseed Processing
Cedar Rapids, IA
Orem Emaian Ol ii
Pa Tse
Dana BS
Karen
Ieee
Eo Ou Phelan
Cee
Carpet & Furniture
16Th Ave. S.W
GM Goodwrench
GM Plus
Cedar Rapids
Mike McGrath
Pontiac
Pat McGrath
51St Street
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