AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorkplace Lawsuits: An EMT is suing UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation by a supervisor, with claims including unwanted explicit messages and an alleged intrusion into her sleeping quarters. Hospice Competition: A West Des Moines man is facing a lawsuit from Abode Healthcare, which says his new Sacred Encounter Hospice program unfairly competes for scarce end-of-life staff and patients. Leadership Shakeups: Iowa Ortho’s former CEO, Kevin Ward, has been awarded $1.3 million after challenging his 2023 firing, with claims tied to age discrimination. Access & Policy: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed laws restricting abortion pills via telehealth and mail-order and requiring in-person prescribing, alongside HPV vaccine access changes—moves that could reshape reproductive healthcare access statewide. Local Health Funding: FEMA announced another $2.4 million for Northwest Iowa flood recovery projects, continuing the long tail of repairs after historic flooding.
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