Why is Iowa health care in trouble?

I recently had the opportunity to write a guest essay for The Iowa Standard on why Iowans are facing a crisis of health care access like never before. I am grateful for this chance to share facts and real data—not theory or partisan rhetoric—on why receiving health care services in Iowa has become so challenging.

* Why is demand for health care services on the rise? *

* Where have all the health care workers gone? *

* What can we do to preserve Iowans' access to health care? *

* How can we support our health care professionals? *

* When will leadership acknowledge what is happening? *

Please take a few moments to read the article and then share with others who are also witness to this devolution in health care. Only by first appreciating the reasons behind this crisis can we hope to overcome barriers that threaten access to safe and timely health care for all Iowans.

Jo's "Iowa Voice" on the crisis of access

Where will you be when the music stops?

How about investing one hour in preserving health care access for the rest of your life? Jo has a fix for health care's supply chain crisis. If your organization or community gathering wants to host a thought-provoking and informative program, check out Jo's introductory presentation, “Battling for health care access: Where will you be when the music stops?” Click here for details about Bridges, then contact Jo at JoKline@msn.com to learn if one or more of her info-packed presentations is a good fit.