Mercy Medical Center forms statewide health alliance in Iowa
The Mercy Board announces the University of Iowa Health Alliance with Genesis Health System and Mercy Health Network. The alliance links 50+ hospitals and 160+ clinics to share data, cut costs, and improve care while preserving independence. Kyle Skogman chairs the Mercy board.
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Mercy Board
Mercy
Genesis Health System
Mercy Health Networks
University of Iowa Health Care
University of Iowa Health Alliance
UIHA
Iowa
Tim Charles
USHA
US Health Care
College of Medicine
Mercy Health Network
Kyle Skogman
Skogman Homes
Mercy Medical Center
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Skogmanrealty.com
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazett
Susie Kracium
Bonnie Brown
Cedar Rapids Hospital
Roots of debt crisis in public spending and entitlements
A guest column argues federal spending is unsustainable citing Medicare Medicaid and debt projections. It critiques liberals and conservatives for scapegoating the rich or poor, notes crony capitalism and subsidies, and calls for self scrutiny of subsidies and fiscal reform. Rick Miller endorses retirement in New York City after a career in corporate law.
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Cato Institute
Bush
Obama
Fannie Mae
Freddie Mac
New York City
Frederick “Rick’ Miller
Cedar Rapids Washington High School
Harvard College
University of Chicago Law School
Rickyraccoon
Yahoo.com
Study Finds Softer Lighting Lowers Fast Food Calorie Intake
Cornell marketing professor Brian Wansink and Koert van Ittersum of Georgia Tech studied a Hardee’s in Illinois. Half the restaurant used softer lighting and jazz music while the other half stayed standard. Diners in jazzland consumed 18 percent fewer calories yet felt just as full and happier.
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Cornell University
Koert van Ittersum
Georgia Institute of Technology
Wansink
Illinois
Heaven
Hell
Jazzland
Life Management
Kimberly Friedmutter
English only rule is a losing political move
Maegan E Ortiz argues against Rep Steve King s English Unity Act of 2011, saying bilingual Latinos are a growing political force and language diversity strengthens the nation. She notes Latinos 12 percent of US residents, many Spanish speakers speak English well, and the bill targets Latinos and Spanish speakers, alienating voters.
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United States
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Washington
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