Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced legislation to ensure access to quality healthcare in all parts of the state.
The Governor was quoted saying, “The well-being of working families and rural communities depends on access to high quality healthcare, Iowa has a strong foundation to build on, but we need more medical professionals, including specialists, in every part of the state. This program will mean over 460 new physicians over four years being trained here in Iowa. That’s a game changer for rural communities and every part of the state.”
The Governor has also directed HHS, in partnership with the University of Iowa and Broadlawns, to establish a Graduate Medical Education enhanced payment to draw down more than $150 million in federal dollars to create a projected 115 new residency slots at Iowa’s 14 teaching hospitals.