Kaskie discusses strategies to retain older workers

Employers are increasingly valuing the experience of older workers and are seeking strategies to keep them in the workforce. Brian Kaskie, professor of health management and policy, says it's important that employers look at the specific needs of senior workers and think creatively about recruiting and retaining them. (Des Moines Register) Published April 24, 2025

Helping farm families manage dementia care

A new training resource that addresses the unique safety and cultural concerns of farm families caring for a loved one with dementia is being developed by researchers from the University of Iowa and University of Illinois Chicago. Published April 22, 2025

CPH students honored with Hancher-Finkbine Awards

Congratulations to CPH students Khyathi Gadag and Emily Jester for receiving 2025 Hancher-Finkbine Awards! They were honored at an event on April 8. Published April 16, 2025

Gilbert, Lee receive CSSI Surveying the Social World funding

CPH faculty members Paul Gilbert and Julie Lee have been selected as awardees of the 2025 Center for Social Science Innovation's (CSSI) Surveying the Social World initiative. The researchers will receive funding and support to collect high-quality, nationally representative survey data to address relevant and timely social concerns. Published April 9, 2025

CPH study on nursing home closures named 2025 Article of the Year

A paper authored by a team of College of Public Health researchers has been named the 2025 Article of the Year by the Journal of Rural Health. Published April 8, 2025

University of Iowa College of Public Health ranked No. 19 in the nation

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is the No. 19 school/program of public health in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2025. See the full list of public health-related program rankings. Published April 8, 2025

Arora receives Associate Professor Advancement Award 

Kanika Arora has been selected to receive a Carver Trust Associate Professor Advancement Award. An associate professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy, Arora will use the funding to advance her research focused on aging and caregiving in rural populations. Published April 7, 2025

MHA Student Case Competition Participation 2024-25

NAFN Student Teams: Healthcare PRISm Pitch Competition, Trinity University Submitted Student Teams: Everett V. Fox Student Case Competition (NAHSE) October 9-11, 2024 Student Team: Robbins Case Competition, Baylor University Friday, October 18, 2024 Student Team: MHSA/MHA Regional Case Competition, University of Kansas Medical Center Friday, November 8, 2024 Student Teams: Meritus Health Case Competition, Hagerstown, […] Published April 4, 2025

Zahnd comments on effects of Medicaid cuts in rural areas

U.S. residents in rural communities throughout the country could see their access to health care diminish if Congress changes eligibility for Medicaid or significantly reduces its federal funding. "This is something that’s going to impact [rural residents] more than those in urban areas, and that’s on top of the already lower access to care, higher need for care, older populations," says Whitney Zahnd, assistant professor of health management and policy. (News from the States) Published April 2, 2025

Sharma comments on supplemental Medicaid payments for Indiana nursing homes

Hari Sharma, assistant professor of health management and policy, led a study that that analyzed cost reports for Indiana's nursing homes from 2009 to 2017 in an effort to gauge the impact of supplemental Medicaid payments. The study found that most of the supplemental money was not spent on direct patient care. (IndyStar) Published March 24, 2025