Iowa Doctors Shortage Debate Sparks Policy Debate
University of Iowa College of Medicine officials oppose unilateral cuts to freshmen enrollment despite a 20 doctor net loss last year. AMA trustees urge study of medical school size while Linn County and Iowa Medical Society push phased reductions in line with national physician supply concerns.
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Regents approve 12.5 percent raises for two university presidents
Cedar Falls AP The University of Iowa President James Freedman and University of Northern Iowa President Constantine Curris will receive 12.5 percent pay increases on July 1. The raises were approved Thursday by the State Board of Regents. Freedman’s salary rises to 112,500 and Curris to 92,500.
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Medicare claims delay blamed on Gramm Rudman rules
DES MOINES AP The state slows Medicare payments to avoid overspending. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa processes claims for the federally funded program with payments now taking about 14 days for doctor bills and about 50 days for hospital bills. The slowdown stems from Congress trimming funds under Gramm Rudman and rising claim volumes.
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