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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Resident deaths at Iowa nursing homes lead to sanctions
Two Iowa nursing homes — including one in Cedar Rapids — are facing sanctions for alleged quality-of-care violations tied to resident deaths. The Newton Village Health Care Center has been fined $8,500 by the state, according to the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing. The fine is tied to allegations of contributing to a resident’s death, failing to investigate the matter, and failing to report the matter to the state as required. The state agency has also proposed, but held in suspension, a $10,000 fine against Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids for failing to intervene after a resident showed signs of a life-threatening condition. Typically, state fines are held in suspension so that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services can determine whether a federal fine is warranted. In the Newton Village case, inspectors allege that on the evening of June 27, 2026, a certified nursing assistant assisted a female resident with her dinner. The food was supposed to be pureed due to the resident’s diagnosis of dysphagia, which causes difficulty in swallowing and a tendency to choke on solid food. The CNA allegedly prepared a plate for the resident that consisted of scrambled eggs, sausage
KIMT
FCMC transitions to physician-only obstetrical care, ending midwife program
CHARLES CITY, Iowa. (KIMT) — Floyd County Medical Center has transitioned to a physician-only obstetrical care model, ending its midwifery program and prompting concern from some current and former patients. FCMC says the change does not mean obstetrical care or labor and delivery services are ending in Charles City....
Iowa Capital Dispatch
Resident deaths at two Iowa nursing homes lead to state sanctions
Two Iowa nursing homes are facing sanctions for alleged quality-of-care violations tied to resident deaths. The Newton Village Health Care Center has been fined $8,500 by the state, according to the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing. The fine is tied to allegations of contributing to a resident’s death, failing to investigate the matter, […]
cbs2iowa.com
UnityPoint St. Luke’s cuts ribbon on expansions to Heart Care Center
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (IOWA'S NEWS NOW) — UnityPoint St. Luke's celebrated the completion of its renovated Heart Care Center on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the end of a project that began in 2022. Hospital officials say the upgraded facility and new technology will expand access to advanced...
KIMT
North Iowa hospital cuts midwife program
CHARLES CITY, Iowa — Floyd County Medical Center no longer employs midwives. The hospital shared this with KIMT-TV Thursday night:. "Floyd County Medical Center has transitioned to a physician-only obstetrical care model. We continue to provide comprehensive obstetrical services through our dedicated and expanding physician team and remain committed to providing safe, high-quality care for our patients and families."
KIMT
North Central Iowa gains new mental health provider
MASON CITY, Iowa — Community Health Center (CHC) of Mason City added a new psychiatric nurse practitioner to its behavioral health team. Mindy Struthoff-Conway, a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, will provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management and ongoing treatment for patients ages 10 and older. She treats a wide range of mental health conditions.
homegrowniowan.com
Emotions run high at Morgan Valley town hall
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Advocates with the grassroots Save Morgan Valley shared facts about Alliant Energy’s proposed gas-fired power plant during a public forum, as some shared their emotions, as well. “I’m here to speak for those who have no voice,” said Sonja Hadenfeldt, a raptor rehabilitator who...
midwestmedicaledition.com
Regional Medical Center Unveils New Surgery Addition in Manchester
Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, Iowa, welcomed community members, patients and valued partners to its Surgery Addition Open House on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The event offered attendees a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the new state-of-the-art clinical space before it officially opens for patient care. Guided tours of the...
KCRG.com
radioonthego.com
Waverly Health Center Expanding Family Practice To Parkersburg
Waverly Health Center has announced plans to expand its reach in the area by opening a family practice clinic in Parkersburg later this year. The hospital is partnering with Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Brandy Reints to transition the existing clinic located at 305 Third Street. Officials say the clinic will...
hmenews.com
In brief: VGM’s state payer hub, CMS’s fraud war room, Drive Medical’s IQ
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Government Relations has launched a State Payer Resources web page designed to give DMEPOS providers one place to find state-specific payer and regulatory information. The centralized hub includes frequently used resources such as:. Medicaid policy manuals. Provider enrollment information. DMEPOS licensure requirements. State Medicaid contacts...
kwayradio.com
WHC Opening a Clinic in Parkersburg
Waverly Health Center is expanding its family practice clinics to Parkersburg, Iowa, later this year. The hospital is partnering with provider Brandy Reints, ARNP, to transition the clinic at 305 Third St. “This expansion provides Parkersburg-area communities with continued access to trusted local care, supported by the resources and services...
hmenews.com
VGM launches state payer resource hub
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Government Relations has launched a State Payer Resources web page designed to give DMEPOS providers one place to find state-specific payer and regulatory information. The centralized hub includes frequently used resources such as:. Medicaid policy manuals. Provider enrollment information. DMEPOS licensure requirements. State Medicaid contacts...
The Des Moines Register
Feds flag 4 Iowa hospitals for failure to disclose health care costs
Four Iowa hospitals, including UnityPoint Health's Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, received warnings from the federal government for failing to comply with federal price transparency rules, according to a nonprofit hospital watchdog group. Community Memorial Hospital , a UnityPoint hospital in Sumner; Loring Hospital in Sac City; and Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, owned by Great River Health, were among more than 500 hospitals across the country the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services warned their price disclosure practices were insufficient. “Patients should not have to guess what a hospital visit is going to cost,” said Adam Buckalew, spokesperson for the group, Hospital Watch . “If hospitals are serious about affordability, they should start by following the basic transparency rules already on the books. Instead, too many major hospital systems are hiding prices, protecting inflated rates and leaving families to deal with surprise bills they cannot afford.” The four Iowa hospitals were included on the group's list following Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reviews. Methodist and Community Memorial were told to take corrective action because an online link to price transparency information did not work. "The issue has been corrected, and our hospitals