Iowa news Several Iowa hospitals make list of 350 top hospitals for nurse communication Becker’s has compiled a list of the best hospitals for nurse communication in each state using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems data from CMS. CMS shares 10 HCAHPS star ratings based on publicly

Iowa news Essential EMS service coming to more Iowa counties EMS is officially an essential service in four more Iowa counties. Voters in Benton, Cedar, Ida and Shelby counties approved a new tax to fund EMS. That decision puts EMS on the same level as police and fire services. EMS

Iowa news Calhoun County to test state pilot program for EMS services Calhoun County is one of three counties to receive a $75,000 grant to test a new state pilot program that treats EMS like Uber. The app will send the closest staff member to respond to an emergency before

Iowa news Ivy College partners with UnityPoint to expand options in health care management A new partnership between Iowa State’s Ivy College of Business and UnityPoint Health will provide more options for business students looking for real-world experience in health care management. The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding

Iowa news MercyOne Clinton nurse hailed as Hospital Hero The Iowa Hospital Association honored several MercyOne colleagues, including one from MercyOne Clinton, from across the state at its 2023 annual meeting last month. Six MercyOne employees were recognized with “Hospital Heroes” awards, which comprises more than half of the 10

Iowa news Newsweek names UIHC top hospital in Iowa The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics recently was named the top hospital in Iowa by Newsweek. The list identified the top 600 U.S. hospitals ranked by state and sorted by a score that factors recommendations, patient experience, quality and patient-reported

Iowa news Rural health association partners with Drake’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences The Iowa Rural Health Association is partnering with Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for enhanced management services. Under the collaboration, the college will provide management services to IRHA to enhance rural health care

Iowa news UIHC nurses save Waukee man after sudden collapse at hospital Earlier this summer, Ervin and Sherry Imm, of Waukee, went to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City for a routine visit. While there, Ervin Imm collapsed on the hospital’s sky bridge. After he was

Iowa news Pharmacies declining in Iowa, Drake University study finds Drake University research has documented what many have known to be true, but some denied: Iowa’s network of community pharmacies has been shrinking for more than a decade. The study tracked open pharmacies in the state between 2008 and 2022.

Iowa news DMU, Indian Hills sign agreement giving students occupational therapy pathway Des Moines University and Indian Hills Community College will offer students an opportunity to enter the university’s occupational therapy doctoral program. Under the agreement, DMU will annually reserve two seats for qualified IHCC students in its Doctor of

Iowa news Polk County’s Broadlawns Hospital opens renovated pediatric clinic Broadlawns Medical Center has cut the ribbon on their renovated, 1,700 square foot Variety Pediatric Clinic. Broadlawns President and CEO Dr. Anthony Coleman said last year, Broadlawns delivered around 800 babies, about 63% more than in recent years. He said

Iowa news American Healthcare Systems will assume operations of Mercy Iowa City Preston Hollow Community Capital, one of Mercy Iowa City’s principal creditors, has won the bid to control the 194-bed hospital, beating out the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in a bankruptcy auction. If the bankruptcy court gives