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Iowa Capital Dispatch

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State issues a warning to caregiver after nursing home resident dies

State licensing officials have issued a warning to an Iowa nurse for her role in the death of a nursing home resident. The board alleges that Elaine Allison, aka Elaine McCoy, of Beacon was working as a licensed practical nurse at the Oskaloosa Care Center on Sept. 6, 2025, when there was a serious medical […]

Beacon, IA · 1d

holaamericanews.com

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Some Iowa Farmworkers Could Lose Medicaid Under New Work Rules

New applicants face Iowa’s Medicaid work rules beginning Dec. 1, 2026; current members face the requirements at renewals starting in February 2027. Hola America News editor’s note — Iowa Medicaid (updated Nov. 6, 2026): Iowa’s community engagement requirements will apply to certain adults ages 19 to 64 in the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, not to everyone enrolled in Medicaid. For new applications submitted on or after Dec. 1, 2026, affected applicants must meet the requirement during the month immediately before applying. For current members, the requirements apply at renewals scheduled for February 2027 or later. Those members must meet the requirement in any two months of the review period since their last eligibility determination or renewal. Exclusions apply.

Iowa · 1d
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Medicare scam warning as thousands of Iowans face coverage changes

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Insurance Division is warning Medicare beneficiaries about scams during open enrollment as people choose health insurance plans for 2027. “Open enrollment season for Iowans means it’s scam season for criminals,” said Attorney General Brenna Bird. “If you or someone you love is on Medicare, please be very careful of Medicare scams. If someone is calling you about Medicare, it’s almost definitely a scam because Medicare does not initiate calls to people directly. ”

Iowa · 3d
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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Swimmers weren’t warned of 27 high E. coli tests at beaches this summer

There were 27 instances this summer when a single sample test for E. coli at a state beach came back above the state standard, but state regulators did not issue a swim advisory for the beach. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources tests lake water at state park beaches for E. coli and cyanobacteria toxins from green-blue algae, weekly from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The department issues swim advisories when the tested samples are above a certain threshold. The decision to issue a swim advisory is also weighed against a five-year data point that classifies beaches as “vulnerable” “transitional” or “less-vulnerable.” Beaches with a less-vulnerable classification do not receive “swimming is not recommended” advisories when a single E. coli test at the beach comes back higher than the state’s maximum standard for the bacteria. Beaches, regardless of classification, will receive a swim advisory if the five-week geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 colony forming units, or CFU per 100 milliliters of water. Tammie Krausman, the communications director for DNR, said because of the way bacteria levels ebb and flow, and the time it takes for the department to receive results on the samples, the department posts

Iowa · 1d

The Cool Down

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Iowa retiree's $726 Medicare supplement premium drops to $515 after errors come to light

"It was such a weight lifted."

Iowa · 3d

Main Street Dollars

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Iowa starts Medicaid work rules Dec. 1, Wisconsin’s 80-hour reporting rule begins Dec. 31, and Louisiana and Colorado follow on Jan. 1 for adults 19 to 64

Four states have set the dates when Medicaid work rules reach their adult members. Iowa starts first, on Dec. 1. Wisconsin’s reporting requirement, 80 hours a month, begins Dec. 31. Louisiana and Colorado start on Jan. 1, the date the federal law sets for every state that covers adults under the Affordable Care Act expansion. […]

Louisiana · 1d

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MercyOne Air Med celebrates 40 years of lifesaving flights with events across Iowa

MercyOne Air Med is celebrating 40 years of providing emergency medical transportation across Iowa, with three public events planned for Tuesday, Nov. 10, including one in Clinton. The anniversary celebrations will begin at 1 p.m. at MercyOne medical centers in Clinton, Des Moines and Mason City. The public is invited...

Mason City, IA · 1d

Local 4 WHBF

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MercyOne Air Med celebrating 40 years of service with public events

MercyOne Air Med is celebrating its 40th anniversary of service to patients across Iowa on Nov. 10 at 1 p.m., with events in Des Moines, Clinton and Mason City. The public can tour the helicopters and meet the people behind MercyOne Air Med’s lifesaving care over the last four decades. The Clinton event will be […]

Mason City, IA · 1d

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3 Clinics separating from Cedar Valley Medical Specialists announce plans

BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) - As the fallout from the Cedar Valley Medical Specialists financial situation continues to unfold, numerous medical care clinics once associated with the embattled medical group have announced plans to go independent. In statements posted onto their respective Facebook pages, officials from the Cedar Valley...

Waterloo, IA · 5d

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Expert of the day: Lung cancer awareness month

St. Luke's Dr. Alejandro Bribriesco talks risk factors, screening, diagnosis and treatment options.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 5d

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Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Closed

Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, including the location in Waverly in the mall between Hy-Vee and Miller True Value, have ceased all operations, according to KWWL. The medical group has experienced money issues that led to them being forced to stop operations. They borrowed more than $15 million from Farmers State Bank over several years but have defaulted on those loans. Lawyers for CVMS had sought to unfreeze financial assets and bank accounts currently blocked by Farmers State Bank but that was denied by a judge. Employees were supposed to be paid on Friday but that allegedly did not happen and it is unclear if they will be paid in the future. In the meantime they are eligible to apply for unemployment insurance compensation from Iowa Workforce Development. Employees also no longer have health insurance coverage through the company. The individual doctors and clinics may continue to operate but will need to do so on their own, independently.

Waverly, IA · 5d

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Hundreds of Hardin County residents face Medicare coverage changes

An estimated 573 Medicare beneficiaries in Hardin County have been notified that their current Medicare Advantage or prescription drug plan is being canceled or discontinued for 2027. The changes come as Medicare’s annual open enrollment period runs through Dec. 7. Statewide, more than 87,000 Iowa Medicare beneficiaries have received notices...

Hardin County, IA · 11d

Radio Iowa

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Iowa 2nd district candidate James says next congress must tackle health care issues

Second District congressional candidate Lindsay James made a campaign stop in Mason City last night, as her Republican opponent Joe Mitchell appeared at a Make America Healthy Again rally in a Des Moines suburb. James, a Democrat from Dubuque, said the next congress will be taking important votes on federal...

Iowa · 9d

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FCMC CEO Willis Elected to Iowa Hospital Association Board

Dawnett Willis, chief executive officer (CEO) of Floyd County Medical Center (FCMC), has been elected to a three -year term on the Iowa Hospital Association’s Board of Officers and Trustees . Chris Mitchell, president and CEO of the Iowa Hospital Association, said, “Dawnett is a respected leader whose passion...

Iowa · 15d

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Mason City Hospital Denies PAC Claims of Impending Closure

A campaign ad sponsored by the “Government That Works” Political Action Committee claims MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City is “at risk of closing” due to Medicaid spending decisions. However, hospital leadership says that claim is simply false. In a response to a request...

Mason City, IA · 17d

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Iowa Hawkeye Kid Captain Overcomes Cancer Battle

An Iowa girl who once had to relearn how to walk after a cancer diagnosis is now back to playing the sports she loves and hopes to one day help other children facing similar battles. Kaelyn O’Brien of Jesup was 11 years old when her parents, Tammy and Mike, noticed...

Jesup, IA · 16d

KCRG.com

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Medicare Monday Update

Brian Thompson from Peritia Advisors is here with our latest Medicare Monday Update: Open Enrollment has begun!

Cedar Rapids, IA · 19d

midwestmedicaledition.com

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Waverly Health Center’s Bailey Krull Named 2026 Iowa Hospital Hero

For Bailey Krull, director of quality services at Waverly Health Center (WHC), caring for patients extends far beyond the walls of a hospital room. It means advocating for those who may struggle to find their voice and ensuring every patient receives compassionate care. That commitment has earned Krull recognition as...

Waverly, IA · 20d

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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After death and injuries, two Iowa nursing homes added to federal watchlist

The federal government has added two Iowa nursing homes to its list of the worst care facilities in the nation. Adel Acres and Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids have been added to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ nationwide list of care facilities that are eligible for special-focus status, indicating a […]

Cedar Rapids, IA · 23d

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Medicare plan changes affect hundreds in Franklin County

Hundreds of Medicare beneficiaries in Franklin County are facing changes to their health or prescription coverage for 2027, as Medicare open enrollment gets underway. The Iowa Insurance Division says more than 87,000 Medicare beneficiaries statewide received notice that their current plan is being canceled or will no longer be offered in their county. That includes an estimated 356 people in Franklin County.

Franklin County, IA · 22d