Insurance companies and other opponents of a temporary state tax increase on HMO premiums are urging House members to abandon the idea. Governor Reynolds and Republican lawmakers say the tax increase will qualify Iowa for a matching amount of federal funds that will...
A half dozen parents of children with disabilities are urging lawmakers to reject a plan that would prevent future governors from abandoning the system that has private insurance companies managing the state’s Medicaid program. Democrat Rob Sand, who’s...
The Iowa House and Senate have unanimously approved a bill that sets some state rules for prior authorization, the process insurance companies and government-run insurance programs use before approving a patient’s medical treatment. The bill sets new timelines...
A bill that aims to expand access to intensive mental health services outside of a hospital setting has advanced through a House subcommittee. So-called “subacute” facilities help stabilize people in crisis and begin treatment until providers decide on a...
Iowa First District Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks joined the House Republican leadership as they introduced their version of a healthcare bill Monday. The Republican from Ottumwa says the bill includes provisions that would allow small businesses and...
