Health careFinding

Iowa should end the use of private insurance companies to manage its Medicaid program.

Since 2016, Iowa has paid private managed-care companies to run most of its Medicaid program. Ending this would return management to the state Department of Health and Human Services.

Zach Lahn

Republican
Disagree

I don't think the government would do a good job of delivering healthcare for the people of Iowa. I think that the private sector can do a great job delivering this, but the government has to hold them accountable.

Press quote · Aug 3, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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