Malpractice cap debate looms after Iowa Senate bill passes
The Health Care Medical Society cites need for noneconomic damage caps at 250000 and merit certificates as Iowa Senate approves Senate File 465. Lawyers warn such limits will harm patients while proponents note lowered premiums and physician recruitment. The dispute centers on balancing access to care with accountability.
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Statehouse
Senate
House
Iowa Senate
Iowa
Clare Kelly
Iowa Medical Society
Kelly
Medical Society
Nebraska
Min- Boultonnesota
D-Des Moines
Iowa Association For Justice
Senate Republicans
Charles Schneider
R-West
Des Moines
Senate Democrats
ISU President Leath to Lead Auburn University
Iowa State University president Steven Leath resigns amid scrutiny over use of university planes and finances. He will depart between May 8 and June 2, moving to Auburn University, where he will succeed retiring president Jay Gogue. Leath led enrollment growth but faced legislative and board questions over funding and aircraft use.
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Steven Leath
Iowa State University
Auburn University
Alabama
Leath
Iowa
Board of Regents
Auburn Board of Trustees
Jay Gogue
ISU
Janet
Auburn
Iowa State
ISU Foundation
Vanessa.miller
Thegazette.com
Stephen Mally
the Gazette
Iowa Board of Regents
University of Iowa
Iowa City
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Board of Trustees
Gogue
U.S
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