Iowa expands cancer tests coverage for diagnostic exams and biomarkers
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed two laws requiring insurers to cover diagnostic exams for dense breast tissue and biomarker testing for cancer and other diseases. The bills passed with near unanimous bipartisan support. enrollment takes effect soon as Iowa records rise in cancer rates. Survivors and officials described benefits of earlier detection and personalized treatment, noting costs, access, and life quality improvements.
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Essential worker vaccine case prompts Iowa workers' comp appeal
Cedar Rapids public works manager Larry Driscoll seeks workers' compensation for vaccine side effects, arguing hospital and city actions tied to vaccination promoted work safety. Commissioner Cortese ruled vaccination encouragement did not arise from employment. case now in Polk County District Court for judicial review.
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Unattended death investigated in Oelwein area
Local and state officials probe an unattended death of a male in Oelwein. Police found the body in a wooded area in the 10 block of Third Avenue NW at about 9 24 p m Monday. The body was sent to the Iowa State Medical Examiner in Ankeny for autopsy and ID, with Fayette County deputies and police, the Iowa State Patrol and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation assisting.
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