A move to privatize Medicaid services in Iowa has created a political storm. Governor Terry Branstad says it will save money and improve services for the half million that depend on it. Health care providers are concerned about cuts in payments.
Senator Randy Feenstra of Hull says the process was pretty rushed…..

Feenstra says the budget for Medicaid continued to grow rapidly…..

Feenstra says he is hearing from the hospitals and clinics in his district….

Four out of state companies have been hired by the state to manage the program.