Branstad defends Iowa Medicaid transition timeline
Gov. Terry Branstad defended moving Iowa's $4.2 billion Medicaid program from the state to four private firms. He says the phased transition, starting Jan 1, will maintain or improve services at lower cost, despite provider concerns over reimbursement details and timing.
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Jury convicts former boyfriend in Lynnsey Donald death
Nicholas Luerkens, 33, was found guilty of first degree murder in the April fatal stabbing of Lynnsey Donald, 29, in a Marion grocery store parking lot. He faces life in prison with sentencing set for January 8 in Linn County District Court.
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Universities aim for 7 million in savings this year
The University of Iowa Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa expect about 7 million in savings by year end as they pursue a broader efficiency push. Regents interim COO Mark Braun notes progress across all three institutions, while Deloitte’s prior 2014 projection of 16 to 40 million is considered dynamic and higher.
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University of Northern Iowa
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Regents
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Braun
Deloitte
Huron Consulting Group
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