Two recent reports highlight Iowa’s success in extending health insurance coverage to children.
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Iowa leads the way to kids’ health coverage
January 23, 2012Health reform stakeholders should be careful what they wish for
October 18, 2011Tweet Two thoughts as the 2012 legislative session nears: What is worth your time and attention? And, be careful what you wish for. Both are vital reminders for all of us in our increasingly busy world. But as Iowa lawmakers again consider proposals for the competitive health insurance marketplace, or health insurance exchange, these reminders [...]
Health premiums rise again; is there an end in sight?
September 27, 2011Stagnant wages give health insurance premium increases more sting — and employers are requiring employees to contribute more toward premiums as they keep rising.
Census data suggests health reform is working
September 15, 2011The new Census data offer promise that health reform may be working.
Wellmark’s ‘uncertainty’ should not affect Iowa’s exchange
September 2, 2011In a strong, consumer-oriented exchange, small businesses, individuals and families will want to participate. Why would Wellmark not want a share of that playing field?
Report confirms need: Put consumers above insurance biz interests
July 25, 2011The report found rural Iowans rural were more likely to skip routine doctor visits, leave prescriptions unfilled or switch to higher-deductible health plans to save on medical costs. Exchanges under health reform can better meet their needs.
Medicaid cuts would hurt Iowa
May 10, 2011Reducing federal deficits is a worthy goal, but only as part of a balanced approach and not at the expense of America’s and Iowa’s most vulnerable.
Health reform turns 1
March 25, 2011Despite heated rhetoric, health reform will help thousands in Iowa receive better and more affordable coverage, and better protect their rights as patients.
Vision for Iowa’s exchange taking shape
February 16, 2011Iowa is poised to take its first big step toward implementation of health reform.
Unfunded Mandates? Not Quite, Governor
January 20, 2011What is clear is that the mandates in the Affordable Care Act are not “unfunded.” Though Iowa will be required to cover a small portion of the costs of the Medicaid expansion, this hardly qualifies as “shackl[ing] Iowa taxpayers.”
