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Michigan company may open Rural Emergency Hospital in Keokuk

Iowa lawmakers work to save rural hospitals

IL Legislation Would Help People Avoid Medical Debt

A new report finds thousands of low-income or uninsured people in Illinois face medical debt that is depleting their savings and, in some cases, affecting their health. The report, from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, described situations where patients racked up big bills because they didn't know that hospitals or community agencies could offer financial assistance. House Bill 2719 was filed this week to require all Illinois hospitals to screen uninsured patients and inform them of their options for paying medical bills. ...

New Reports Outline Need for Healthier Eating Habits

Two recent reports take aim at improving health across the United States and the world. A report from the World Health Organization found that the world is off track to meet a global goal of reducing sodium intake. Every member state of the WHO pledged to reduce sodium intake by 30% by 2025, but only nine countries have adopted policies that will achieve that goal. ...

Legislature Votes To License Rural Emergency Hospitals

Iowa legislature establishes licensure for Rural Emergency Hospitals

House votes to withdraw more grant money from Iowa Veterans Trust Fund

House votes for more money for grants from Iowa Veterans Fund

Des Moines, IA- The Iowa House has voted unanimously to increase the annual budget for grants from the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund by over a third. Radio Iowa reports that the grants are to help low-income veterans cover unexpected expenses. The allotment of $500,000 for the current budget year ran out last fall. Representative Martin Graber of Fort Madison said there would be $800,000 in grants available each year if the bill is passed into law. "Anytime there's an issue that deals with veterans I'm for it as long as it's fiscally responsible and does the right thing," Graber says. "I believe this bill does those things." Governor Reynolds earlier this week, used her authority to transfer $440,000 in federal pandemic relief funds to finance Veterans Fund Grants.

Iowa lawmakers consider fix for veteran assistance fund that ran out of money

A bill that aims to prevent future funding shortfalls for emergency assistance for Iowa veterans got first-round approval by a House panel Wednesday.

Depleted trust fund for veterans gets state lawmakers' attention

Both short-term and long-term fixes to the Iowa Veterans Trust fund are being considered,