Lawmakers in Iowa and in other states have recently called for significant reforms to their certificate of need (CON) laws …
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Lawmakers in Iowa and in other states have recently called for significant reforms to their certificate of need (CON) laws …
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Every Monday at a little after 6 p.m., women and men in brightly colored wraps and tailored shirts trickle into …
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On April 18, I was privileged to be a part of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. for …
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