‘I can’t do it at a loss’: Iowa’s independent pharmacists are losing money filling prescriptions

'I can't do it at a loss': Iowa's independent pharmacists are losing money filling prescriptions

Pharmacies are closing across Iowa and there are fears more closures may be on the horizon, according to a new study by Drake University professor Michael Andreski. Its findings reveal a disturbing trend showing alarming rates of closures across the state, particularly among independent pharmacies not affiliated with Iowa. major chains. At least 87 of …

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States are wasting money by slowing down Medicaid reviews, by Sally Pipes

States are wasting money by slowing down Medicaid reviews, by Sally Pipes

During the COVID-19 public health emergency, Congress prohibited states from disenrolling people from Medicaid. The idea was to prevent people from losing coverage during the pandemic. But the emergency has passed. On April 1, state Medicaid programs regained the ability to exclude people who were no longer eligible. Some states have decided to reevaluate the …

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Money and mental health: Experts and lawmakers say lack of funding limits access

Money and mental health: Experts and lawmakers say lack of funding limits access

A lack of funding and resources can prevent Americans from getting the mental health care they need, experts say. “Let’s talk about resources, and then we can talk about the mental health crisis,” Susan Gurley, executive director of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, said during Wednesday morning’s panel: “Every Mind Matters: The Many …

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