Medicaid cuts may close rural hospitals
Senate Republicans push to scale back a Medicaid provider tax used to fund Iowa and other programs. The bill caps provider taxes, risking reduced payments to rural hospitals and potential cuts to pediatric, maternity, or behavioral health services. Hospital groups warn facilities could close or lay off workers in rural areas.
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Mother speaks of systemic failure in daughter's death
Tempest Hampton, mother of Brittany Hopkins, 38, slain by Donnie White as a 19 week pregnant woman, tells how state and federal agencies failed her daughter. She cites loss of contact with grandchildren, foster placement without notice, and rights not relinquished, while Hopkins awaited Sevyn’s birth.
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MercyOne rebuffs Mercy Iowa City payment in appeal battle
MercyOne refuses to accept a $31,524.63 payment from Mercy Iowa City trustees, citing ongoing litigation and appeal costs far exceeding the claim. Dan Childers, trustee, said the cash offer would not resolve liquidation disputes amid Chapter 11 proceedings begun in August 2023. Latitude Signage photo caption notes UI branding change in Iowa City.
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