Iowa signs private providers for Medicaid reform plan
Iowa Department of Human Services names four managed care partners Amerigroup Iowa AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa United Healthcare Plan of the River Valley and WellCare of Iowa to run IA Health Link starting Jan 1 The move aims to improve care quality access and predictability of the Medicaid budget with projected six month savings of 51.3 million but critics question the estimate Three other bidders Aetna Better Health Iowa Total Care Meridian Health Care Plan of Iowa challenged the process asserting flaws DHS defends its bid review noting extensive public meetings and ongoing transitions.
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IA Health Link
Aetna Better Health
Iowa Total Care
Meridian Health Care Plan
GOP Turns to Paul Ryan for Speaker Contention
U S Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin refrained from running for speaker after a closed door caucus session. Lawmakers debated a path to replace Speaker John Boehner as Kevin McCarthy withdrew from consideration, with Issa and Chaffetz weighing Ryan as the consensus choice for the post.
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Jason Chaffett
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Branstad Defends Veto Shutting Two Iowa Mental Hospitals
The case centers on Gov. Terry Branstad's line item veto of more than 6 million dollars that closed Mount Pleasant and Clarinda mental hospitals. Plaintiffs argue the move violated a statute requiring four hospitals, while the governor and supporters say the veto is within constitutional bounds and necessary. The judge will rule within 30 days with possible appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court.
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Mark Hedberg
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Thompson
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Senate
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Iowa Supreme Court
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