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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 3 MIN

Season 2 - Episode 27: Healthcare Highs and Lows

from Deciding Iowa · host Shawn Ellerbroek & Emily Boevers

Healthcare in Iowa right now?Some steps forward…and some real gaps.In Episode 27 of Deciding Iowa, we break down what’s happening at the Statehouse:⬆️ The highs:✔️ A bill allowing pregnant minors to consent to their own labor and delivery care✔️ Reforms to insurance authorizations to speed up care and reduce unnecessary denials⬇️ The lows:❗ A bill allowing providers to refuse care based on conscience❗ No real progress on water quality❗ Ongoing healthcare workforce shortages❗ Little action to improve affordability or keep rural clinics openBecause healthcare isn’t abstract.It’s access, cost, and care, right here in our communities.🎥 Watch Episode 27: Healthcare Highs and Lows👉 Then decide for yourself.💬 What are you seeing when it comes to healthcare in Iowa right now?👍 Follow, share, and help more Iowans stay informed📲 Also available on YouTube and podcast platforms#DecidingIowa #IowaHealthcare #IowaPolicy #RuralHealth #StayInformed

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Healthcare in Iowa right now? Some steps forward…and some real gaps. In Episode 27 of Deciding Iowa, we break down what’s happening at the Statehouse: ⬆️ The highs: ✔️ A bill allowing pregnant minors to consent to their own labor and delivery care ✔️ Reforms to insurance authorizations to speed up care and reduce unnecessary denials ⬇️ The lows: ❗ A bill allowing providers to refuse care based on conscience ❗ No real progress on water quality ❗ Ongoing healthcare workforce shortages ❗ Little ...

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