RSSSF 2082 – Medicaid reimbursement for speech and language pathologists SSB 3037 – Inspections of Adult Day Programs and PACE Programs SSB 3054 – Financial Supplementation at Nursing Facilities SSB 3056 – Iowa Health Information Network SSB 3082 – Child Support Recovery Federal Conformance SSB 3083 – Child Support Recovery Administrative Process Regarding Paternity SSB [...]
Read the full story >>SSB 3036 – State-licensed-only Health Care Facility Inspections SSB 3038 – Child Abuse Registry Changes SSB 3041 – Iowa Controlled Substance Act and Iowa Precursor Substances Act Updates SSB 3043 – Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment Form COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 3036 is a Department of Inspections and Appeals bill. It repeals the moratorium on [...]
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At a statehouse news conference, Iowa legislators discussed why they are among more than 500 state legislators from all 50 states who have filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the constitutionality of the health law, arguing that “the minimum coverage provision of the Affordable Care Act is a valid exercise of Congress’s Commerce Clause and Necessary and Proper Clause powers.”
Read the full story >>Today November 17, 2011 at 8:30 AM you can listen live to the committee meeting on mental health reform on the Iowa Legislature website.
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“I support the Start Somewhere Walk,” Hogg said. “But if we are really going to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation, it will require a lot of follow through both at a personal level and at a policy level. Governor Branstad can ‘start somewhere’ by reversing his policies from 2011 and supporting the restoration of Iowa’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs. We should discourage young Iowans from using tobacco, and help every Iowan who wants to quit.”
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The Legislature adjourned for the summer on June 30. The Senate Democratic Research staff has compiled a review to help you sort through the highlights, low-lights and missed opportunities of the 2011 legislative session. (Updated 8/1/11)
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Kris Bell SF 313 – Iowa Care Updates FLOOR ACTION: SF 313, as amended, makes changes to the Iowa Care Program to be in compliance with federal regulations and the waiver renewal plan, and it makes updates to the regional provider network. [4/27: 49-0 (Houser excused)]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Kris Bell SF 482 – DHS Policy Bill FLOOR ACTION: SF 482 is the Department of Human Services’ policy bill. It makes changes to the Foster Home Insurance Fund; barbering license issues at the Unit for Sexually Violent Predators; Adoption Placement Investigations and Reports; Information Retention for Child in Need of Assistance cases; [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Kris Bell HF 322 – Epilepsy Task Force HF 389 – Medicaid Fraud Control Investigative costs HF 390 – Alzheimer’s Strategies HF 467 – Iowa Department of Public Health Policy Bill FLOOR ACTION: HF 322 establishes a task force consisting of patients, physicians and pharmacists to provide education and information to assess the [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Kris Bell SF 233 – Medicaid Coverage for Behavioral Health Services SF 492 – Guardians and Conservators Notification to Families HF 389 – Medicaid Fraud Investigative Costs HF 390 – Alzheimer’s Disease Response Strategy HF 393 – Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Signing Death Certificates HF 467 – Iowa Department of Public Health [...]
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