Lawmakers OK limits on Iowa malpractice awards
Cash awards for pain, suffering and other non-economic complications from medical malpractice lawsuits likely will be capped at $2 million for hospitals and $1 million for doctors.
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Cash awards for pain, suffering and other non-economic complications from medical malpractice lawsuits likely will be capped at $2 million for hospitals and $1 million for doctors.
Most Republicans in the Iowa House and Senate voted to send a bill to the governor’s desk Wednesday that would limit how much money victims of medical malpractice could get for non-economic injuries like pain and suffering.
Advocates on both sides of the abortion debate praised aspects of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ omnibus health care bill and criticized other parts Wednesday during an Iowa House subcommittee meeting.
Gov. Kim Reynolds' bill proposes both over-the-counter birth control and more money for anti-abortion "crisis pregnancy centers."
Legislation to stop Iowans from using SNAP benefits to buy products like fresh meat, butter, sliced cheese and bagged salads advanced Thursday despite controversy that made national news this week.