Frequently Asked Questions

• What happens if a complaint is filed against me with the Iowa Board of Medicine?
  When a complaint is filed with the Board it is first reviewed at a meeting of the executive director, medical advisor, legal director and chief investigator. That meeting determines the level … more
• What is the potential liability in a medical malpractice case in Iowa?
  Iowa law does not place any limitations on medical malpractice awards. Defendants are potentially liable for any reasonable damages awarded by a jury including economic damages (such as … more
• When would a jury find a doctor guilty of medical malpractice?
  A jury may find a doctor guilty of medical malpractice if the plaintiff proves that the doctor was negligent under the law. Some common scenarios that result in findings of medical malpractice … more

Legal Articles

• What is the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
  Essentially, the Privacy Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) sets forth your privacy rights to your medical and health information. The Privacy Rule defines who may have access to your medical information, and under what circumstances another person or organization can have access to that information.   The Privacy Rule applies … more
• How do I appeal the denial of a Medicare claim?
  If you file a claim with Medicare for a product or service related to your health care that you think Medicare should pay for, and Medicare denies your claim, or doesn’t pay the entire claim, you can file an appeal. You can file an appeal whether you receive benefits through the original Medicare Plan, a Medicare managed care plan, or the Medicare prescription drug plan. By … more

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