Health Care Study Highlights Strain on Rural Clinics
A University of Iowa analysis warns that health reform will swell demand for primary care faster than safety net providers can staff for it. CHCs and RHCs report vacancies, funding limits, and salary gaps hindering recruitment of physicians, midlevels, and mental health workers as they brace for rising insured patient loads.
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Travel danger rises over Thanksgiving in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids reports holiday travel risk as National Safety Council forecasts 418 crash deaths nationwide over the four day weekend and AAA projects 46.3 million Americans traveling over 50 miles. Trooper Bob Conrad notes OWI risks rise with gatherings and urges planning, designated drivers, belt use, speed limits, and focus. The Iowa State Patrol will boost enforcement to keep roads safe through the holiday.
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