AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCancer Care: MercyOne and the Iowa Clinic are joining forces to expand radiation oncology access in central Iowa, with about 2,400 new patients expected to benefit each year. The move comes as Iowa faces one of the nation’s highest cancer rates; state officials are also pressing for stronger tobacco-control policies. Rural Health: Iowa’s congressional delegation urged CMS to continue rural healthcare funding, while the state received $8.2 million in federal support for home-visiting programs. Charles City Hospital has also broken ground on a $40.5 million expansion. Medicaid Oversight: State Auditor Rob Sand says a new fraud task force overlooks providers and patients while giving managed-care organizations a seat at the table; he argues that longstanding Medicaid management problems have hurt access and provider payments. Mental Health: Southeast Iowa’s Silent Scream benefit returns Saturday, with proceeds supporting Elevate’s mobile crisis and assertive treatment programs.
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