Health Care
University of Iowa seeks $3.6 million in state appropriations to address physician shortage
The University of Iowa is asking lawmakers for $3.6 million in new state appropriations to expand rural physician training, a request discussed during the Iowa Board of Regents meeting Sept. 18. By 2036, the U.S. is projected to face a…
Digital Diagnostics raises $75 million in Series B funding round
Coralville-based Digital Diagnostics, an AI diagnostic health care technology company, announced Aug. 23 it has…
A crisis in mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the health care spotlight for the last two years, continuing…
Health care’s dramatic changes
Health care is one of the largest, most complicated and regulated industries. It is also…
You Matter Day at UnityPoint Health
Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day, but it’s also You Matter Day at UnityPoint Health hospitals.…
UnityPoint offers ideas on how to thank health care workers
UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids is asking community members to express their appreciation for its…
ACA Health Insurance open enrollment deadline approaching
The deadline to enroll in the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace is approaching. Iowans…
Newsmakers: MediRevv acquired by Tegria
AUG 16 Following a four-year investment partnership, MediRevv, a Coralville-based health care revenue cycle management…
A career of mission-driven service
Michelle Niermann wasn’t always destined for a career in health care administration. A native of…
Mural honoring health care workers unveiled in downtown Cedar Rapids
A two-story-high mural featuring images of local health care workers was unveiled Monday in downtown…
We need a vaccine mandate to save our health care system
Editor’s note: Joe Tye’s message is in response to the Sept. 20 CBJ editorial, “Employers…
Changing the health care landscape
The landscape of the region’s ultra-competitive health care industry got a jolt last week when…
PCI announces Phase 3 of expansion
Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) has announced Phase 3 of its expansion of specialty medical…
Iowa’s unemployment rate increases to 4.1% in July
Iowa’s unemployment rate increased slightly from 4% to 4.1% in July, although the number of…
EIHC is celebrating National Health Center Week
Eastern Iowa Health Center, located in Cedar Rapids, will be among hundreds of community health…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Suresh Gunasekaran
Former NFL athlete and Iowa entrepreneur Nate Kaeding talks with Suresh Gunasekaran, CEO of UIHC,…