Iowa Medicaid savings hit 23 million under integrity plan
Iowa will gain a portion of more than 23 million in savings under a Medicaid integrity initiative. The program with Optum Insight checks medical necessity and flags double payments to recover funds, with most savings from billing errors rather than fraud.
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Cedar Rapids attorney Tom Riley dies at 82
Cedar Rapids native Tom Riley, 82, an influential figure in Iowa politics and law, died Thursday at his home. Friends recall his feisty, outspoken nature and dedication to the people, with remarks from his son Peter Riley and Cedar Rapids acquaintance Steve Ridge.
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Cellular towers seek space on Iowa schools and parks
Companies push for antennas on school buildings including football fields in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids while districts review requests Cedar Rapids has three sites with equipment and may accept more. Public parks are also discussed as potential tower sites with ongoing outreach.
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Vanessa Miller
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Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Sarah Walz
Iowa students stagnating spurs education reform calls
A Des Moines report says Iowa students have stagnated, fueling a two day Iowa Education Summit starting Monday. Cedar Rapids Superintendent Dave Benson and Lew Finch of Urban Education Network urge a complete transformation, aligning with Gov Branstad administration views that changes are needed though school quality remains high in many districts.
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