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And some asshat magas in the Iowa legislature wanted to BAN mNRA vaccines.

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March 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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The HCMA would like to highlight the Iowa Health Care HCM Program. We applaud their work with clinical trials to advance treatment for patients. Thank you to HCM clinic director Ferhaan Ahmad, MD, PHD.

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May 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Most Iowa Republicans are nut jobs!
Iowa Republicans’ bill to criminalize vaccine providers advances amid funnel week chaos: iowastartingline.com/2025/03/03/r...

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Iowa Republicans’ bill to criminalize vaccine providers advances amid funnel week chaos
Iowa Republicans are barreling through funnel week. If a bill hasn’t passed committee by Friday, it’s dead.* And a bill that criminalizes some health care
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March 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
neptune78.bsky.social
Photo ops won't save rural healthcare in Iowa:
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Photo ops won't save rural healthcare in Iowa
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks voted for historic Medicaid cuts that will drain billions of dollars from Iowa's healthcare system over the next decade. Those cuts don't happen on paper, they happen
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July 26, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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Iowa's Senate Bill 575 is shaking up health information governance by removing nonprofit requirements, sparking a fierce debate on the future of patient data management.

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Texas bill revamps health information exchange structure eliminating nonprofit requirement
Law changes board composition and duties for health information exchange governance.
citizenportal.ai
March 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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The Iowa House has just passed a controversial bill raising the HMO tax to secure crucial federal Medicaid funds, but what does this mean for healthcare costs and access in the state?

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Iowa House passes bill to temporarily raise HMO tax to draw federal Medicaid funds
After hours of debate and multiple failed amendments, the Iowa House approved House File 2739 on final passage 53-39. The bill temporarily raises a tax on HMOs to draw federal Medicaid matching funds, directs transfers from the taxpayer relief fund and includes a $347 million one-time draw and an $89 million Medicaid supplement as described on the floor.
citizenportal.ai
March 27, 2026 at 4:50 AM
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Healthcare, especially OBGYN care, in Iowa seems to be in a dangerous pattern of closures. This map shows just how scary that is becoming. #iowanews #iowahealthcare
TikTok video by SJ McGriff 💙
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July 16, 2026 at 3:44 AM
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Had to walk uptown in the cold wind to get some meds. New year and working on my spend down again. Had to pay a few bucks for my Trulicity (Less than $5 ) but was getting it for free. #Iowa #IowaHealthcare #Healthcare
January 26, 2026 at 8:29 PM
neptune78.bsky.social
Just made out a 6-month advance payment to this Iowa Scam to Milk the Lower Income. Will take it to the post office when it is cooler out. #Iowa #IowaNews #IowaLife #IowaHealthCare #Medicare #Medicaid #IDHS #ihhs #IHAWP #IME #HealthcareIowa Medicaid, Iowa Health and Wellness
August 15, 2024 at 9:25 PM
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Iowa Scam to Milk Lower Income.
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Iowa Medicaid, Iowa Health and Wellness
August 14, 2024 at 6:39 PM
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Bad Policy Lingers And Festers blogforiowa.com/2024/05/11/b...
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May 11, 2024 at 8:26 PM
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This is the waiting room info screen.

Yo #iowahealthcare what the fuck?
November 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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The Iowa Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill that bans non-compete clauses for various healthcare professionals, aiming to enhance rural health access and address workforce shortages!

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Senate bans many non‑compete clauses at UIHC, expands list of covered professions
The Senate adopted an amendment broadening a ban on non‑compete clauses in contracts at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to include advanced practice nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants and others; sponsors said it will improve rural health access, and the bill passed after floor debate.
citizenportal.ai
April 9, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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Senators clashed over the troubling impacts of Medicaid privatization and the alarming rise of nitrate pollution in Iowa's waters, raising urgent health concerns.

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Senators debate Medicaid privatization and nitrate pollution on the Senate floor
Senators used points of personal privilege to debate the 10th anniversary of Medicaid privatization and to trade competing claims about nitrate pollution, monitoring and health risks; no formal policy was adopted on either subject during the session.
citizenportal.ai
April 3, 2026 at 3:46 AM
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The Iowa House has just passed a groundbreaking bill banning foreign entities from owning healthcare facilities, but attempts to curb private equity's grip on hospitals fell flat.

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House bans hospital ownership by entities from China, Russia and North Korea; private-equity and meat-packing amendments fail
Senate File 572, prohibiting certain foreign entities from establishing or maintaining hospitals or health-care facilities, passed the House; motions to take up amendments that would have barred private-equity/REIT acquisitions and added meat-packing facilities failed.
citizenportal.ai
March 27, 2026 at 5:25 AM
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The Iowa Senate has passed a controversial bill allowing healthcare providers to refuse care based on their conscience, sparking intense debate over patient access to essential services.

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Iowa Senate approves conscience‑protections bill for health‑care providers after heated debate
The Senate passed House File 571, which allows health‑care practitioners and institutions to refuse participation in services that violate conscience; senators debated whether the measure would permit status‑based denials and limit patient access. Amendment 50‑78 removing payers was adopted.
citizenportal.ai
March 20, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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Iowa's Senate just passed a groundbreaking health care bill that overhauls prior authorization and CON rules, aiming to make quality care more accessible and affordable for all Iowans!

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Senate unanimously passes health care bill overhauling prior authorization and CON rules
The senate substituted House File 2635 for Senate File 2421 and passed it after adopting two amendments; the measure tightens prior-authorization procedures, requires electronic submissions by July 1, 2027, and reforms certificate-of-need rules while preserving state oversight for physical facilities.
citizenportal.ai
March 7, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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Iowa's healthcare system is teetering on the edge, with looming financial uncertainties threatening vital services, yet UI Hospitals are fighting to maintain care quality amid growing demand.

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UI Health Care Leaders Discuss Financial Challenges and Facility Capacity Issues
UI Health Care addresses financial uncertainties and ongoing capacity challenges amid rising demand.
citizenportal.ai
September 19, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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The University of Iowa is on the brink of a healthcare revolution with the grand opening of the North Liberty Hospital, bringing cutting-edge orthopedic care to the region!

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University of Iowa opens North Liberty hospital for advanced orthopedic care
UI Healthcare introduces a new facility focused on comprehensive orthopedic services and training.
citizenportal.ai
April 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Iowa's House Bill 972 is set to revolutionize healthcare access for vulnerable populations, but will it address the concerns of critics about training future medical professionals?

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Iowa legislature approves funding for hospital services and medical residency programs
Lawmakers allocate funds to support healthcare access for uninsured Iowans and residents training.
citizenportal.ai
March 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Iowa's House File 972 could revolutionize healthcare in rural areas by funding essential medical residency programs, but will it secure the future of our healthcare workforce?

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Iowa Health Department funds rural psychiatric residency and fellowships until 2025
Iowa allocates funding for rural psychiatric residencies and family medicine fellowships through 2025
citizenportal.ai
March 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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A groundbreaking bill in Iowa could transform healthcare employment by offering financial rewards for professionals willing to serve in underserved areas—will it pass or face pushback?

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Commission offers loan repayment or income bonus for healthcare professionals
Eligible healthcare professionals can choose awards based on full-time employment obligations.
citizenportal.ai
March 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Iowa's controversial House Bill 972 threatens to slash vital funding for medical and nursing residency programs, igniting fierce debate over the future of healthcare in the state.

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Legislature eliminates key medical residency and nurse training funding programs
State cuts matching grants for medical and nurse residency programs amid workforce shortage.
citizenportal.ai
March 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Iowa's new House Bill 972 could reshape the state's healthcare landscape, promising incentives for full-time positions while controversially cutting existing support programs.

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Iowa commission establishes employment incentive program to boost medical residencies
Commission creates fund to support full-time employment and increase medical residency opportunities.
citizenportal.ai
March 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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✨✨Excited to be in #IOWA with @IowaHealthcare to talk about sharing your goals so people hear what you say! 🗣 Tips from @TeamTopos coming up. ⬆️🆙⬆️
November 25, 2024 at 6:51 AM