Medicare monitors urge closer ties to simplify care work
Veterans group Operation Restore Trust volunteers told Senator Tom Harkin that Medicare and Medicaid fraud monitoring should partner with doctors and providers to cut paperwork. The Iowa program expansion to 38 states was announced by Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala. Volunteers cited home health agency rules as burdensome, urging concrete examples to improve the monitoring program.
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Des Moines Superintendent declines 3.25 percent raise
DES MOINES RP The Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Eric Witherspoon declined a 3.25 percent raise approved by the school board citing it could distract voters from a proposed sales tax. He said he will hand back the raise as discussions continue on the tax plan.
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Des Moines District Budget Boost Seeks Raises and Tax Outline
Des Moines faces a proposed wage raise lifting a superintendent to 148680 annually while the district seeks sales tax approval. The district recently closed three schools as part of budget moves and targets a 1 percent local option sales tax to bolster funds.
Commuter rail line urged for Des Moines area
Des Moines planners weigh commuter rail as rebuilding downtown advances. Residents oppose gridlock welcome the idea but officials respond lukewarm, noting park and ride and bus hubs as current focus while three western suburb railroad lines could enable a light rail option.
Interstate 235 upgrade eyed for Des Moines area transit shift
Reconstruction of Interstate 235 from 2000 to 2006 will add bridge work and curb congestion at peak 2005 and 2006. Officials urge more mass transit use to cut delays and evaluate commuter rail, though DOT and MTA show caution about its practicality. Existing rail lines could be preserved to improve cost effectiveness.
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