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MercyOne reaches agreement with UnitedHealthcare to maintain in-network coverage for patients

MercyOne, a system of health care facilities based in Iowa and Illinois, announced it reached a three-year agreement with health insurance provider UnitedHealthcare. This agreement ensures in-network access to MercyOne hospitals, doctors and specialists for …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 1, 2024
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Community Support Advocates unveils new behavioral health clinic

Community Support Advocates celebrated the opening of its new Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic on Tuesday in West Des Moines. The 87,000-square-foot facility at 1516 Valley West Drive will allow the nonprofit public health organization to …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 28, 2024
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How the Iowa Supreme Court’s recent ruling on abortion law could affect the workforce

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By Nicole Grundmeier | Jun 28, 2024
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Mg Biologics moving forward with $5 million expansion in Ames

An Ames-based biopharmaceutical animal treatments manufacturer and distributor is moving forward with a $5 million expansion of its operation in Boone County over the next three years.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board voted Friday …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 25, 2024
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John Stoddard Cancer Center exceeds $6 million campaign fundraising goal

The UnityPoint Health-Des Moines John Stoddard Cancer Center’s “It Takes You” campaign has exceeded its $6 million fundraising goal, contributing to a total $18 million investment in its oncology services. The campaign, launched in 2021, …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 17, 2024
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UnityPoint Health names Gregory Johnson chief medical officer

Dr. Gregory Johnson will be the next chief medical officer of UnityPoint Health, effective July 8. In the position, Johnson will lead UnityPoint Health’s provider workforce and enterprise-wide initiatives focused on quality of care, patient …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 14, 2024
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Optimae launches intensive residential services, opens new home in Ames

Optimae LifeServices announced that its Community Services division is now providing Intensive Residential Services in Story County, opening its first intensive residential service home in Ames. The opening of the home is a collaboration between …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2024
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Making donating blood a ‘more pleasing experience’

LifeServe Blood Center has moved to its new offices at 5625 N.W. Johnston Drive in Johnston. The two-story building (top photo) includes more than 56,500 square feet of space. Photos, from left to right on…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Jun 13, 2024
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Study by DMU researchers shows potential cancer therapy breakthrough using COVID-19 vaccine-related spike protein

In a study led by researchers at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, integral to COVID-19 vaccines, has shown promise as a novel approach to treating cervical cancer. This revelation …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 5, 2024
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Workforce a top priority as Iowa aims to improve mental health services

While COVID-19 accelerated the push into more virtual mental health care service opportunities, a significant challenge began surfacing: hiring. 

In 2012, 236 licensed psychiatrists were practicing in Iowa, according to the Iowa Health Professions Tracking …
By Kyle Heim | May 31, 2024