State Auditor Report: Iowa Providers Express Dissatisfaction with Medicaid Privatization

Only 6.1 percent of providers felt Iowa’s Medicaid privatization had been beneficial to the quality of care; only 9.9 percent thought it helped access care.

It’s Time to Audit Iowa’s Medicaid Program

It is unclear how much Medicaid fraud may be present in Iowa, but the evidence from other states strongly suggests that a program audit is needed.

Medicaid Program Integrity Initiative Saves Iowa $86 Million Over 3 Years

Gov. Branstad announced Iowa Medicaid initiative saved taxpayers $41 million in fiscal year 2013 making the 3-year savings total to $86 million.