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Natalie Krebs

Des Moines

Health Reporter at Iowa Public Radio

@IowaPublicRadio health reporter. Also @SideEffectsNews. Previously at the border. DM for Signal.

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  • 1 week ago | holaamericanews.com | Hola Iowa |Natalie Krebs

    EspañolBy Natalie Krebs, Iowa Public RadioA new report ranked Iowa’s health system 18th in the nation, but experts said gains made in reducing the state’s uninsured rate could be affected by federal proposals to cut health safety net programs. The Commonwealth Fund’s Scorecard on State Health System Performance rates states on indicators such as affordability, prevention and treatment and potentially avoidable hospital visits.

  • 1 week ago | iowapublicradio.org | Natalie Krebs

    A new report ranked Iowa’s health system 18th in the nation, but experts said gains made in reducing the state's uninsured rate could be affected by federal proposals to cut health safety net programs. The Commonwealth Fund's Scorecard on State Health System Performance rates states on indicators such as affordability, prevention and treatment and potentially avoidable hospital visits.

  • 2 weeks ago | iowapublicradio.org | Natalie Krebs

    President Donald Trump’s domestic policy agenda — a reconciliation bill called the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act — narrowly passed the U.S. House last month. It’s now in the Senate. The bill has major spending and tax cuts that could significantly reduce the number of Iowans on Medicaid. Here’s what’s happening:What is the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act and what is it proposing for Medicaid? The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act’s main purpose is to extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts.

  • 1 month ago | holaamericanews.com | Hola Iowa |Natalie Krebs

    EspañolBy Natalie Krebs, Iowa Public RadioPlanned Parenthood North Central States announced it plans to close four clinics in Iowa amid financial challenges. The organization said it will close its clinics in Ames, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City and Urbandale in addition to four of its clinics in Minnesota in the coming year. It will also layoff 66 staff members and offer 37 others reassignments.

  • 1 month ago | iowapublicradio.org | Natalie Krebs

    Planned Parenthood North Central States announced it plans to close four clinics in Iowa amid financial challenges. The organization said it will close its clinics in Ames, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City and Urbandale in addition to four of its clinics in Minnesota in the coming year. It will also layoff 66 staff members and offer 37 others reassignments.

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