Politics & Government
Regents, UI Leaders, to Meet about Soliciting Donations from Hospital Patients and Other University of Iowa Foundation Practices
The Iowa Board of Regents have released a statement in response to concerns over practices of the UI Foundation, specifically patient privacy as it relates to fundraising.
From Iowa Board of Regents:
In response to recent news stories in The Des Moines Register and concerns raised by Iowans, including members of the Board of Regents, the Board leadership met with President Sally Mason to discuss current practices of the University of Iowa Foundation, particularly those related to the solicitation of funds from patients. At the request of Board leadership, President Mason has arranged for Board of Regents and Foundation leadership to meet early this week to review current policies and practices of the UI Foundation.
While the UI Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) entity, the Board of Regents is responsible for the governance and leadership of the University of Iowa. This includes the many important roles the University plays for the state and its citizens, and the Board must be responsive to the concerns of Iowans. We appreciate the cooperation of the UI Foundation in this effort.
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