Audit of Privately Run Medicaid Expected Soon
An upcoming audit targets the privately managed Medicaid program amid skepticism from critics about potential cost savings. State officials defend the transition as fiscally beneficial, while questions linger about actual savings and performance.
Iowa privatized Medicaid aid savings eyed in audit
Cedar Rapids report with Rod Boshart says Iowa's privatized Medicaid, in place since April 2016, shows progress in delivering services to members and a forthcoming audit should confirm state cost savings. Human Services Director Jerry Foxhoven spoke at Town Ideas Conference about the program's finances.
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New models may change how Iowa's children are protected
Cedar Rapids session of The Gazette's Iowa Ideas conference urged shifting focus from reacting to child abuse to preventing childhood trauma. Iowa DHS Director Jerry Foxhoven said funding has historically supported post fact responses rather than prevention, signaling a potential policy shift for protecting children.
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Inquiry confirms agency leader's behavior
A five month probe by The Weinhardt Law Firm found former Iowa Finance Authority Director David Jamison sexually harassed staff. The 35 page report, based on 29 interviews, says Jamison touched a subordinate and watched explicit video on a work trip. Gov. Reynolds and other officials were noted in the witness pool.
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Ford Questions Testimony Timing On Kavanaugh Hearing
Christine Blasey Ford is open to testifying about her claims against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh but cannot appear Monday. Debra Katz, Ford's attorney, told Senate Judiciary staff a call should be set to discuss conditions for testimony later in the week amid death threats reported to Kavanaugh.
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