Amends the statute of repose for medical malpractice claims in Iowa to extend exceptions.

The bill modifies the statute of repose for medical malpractice claims in Iowa. Currently, claims must be filed within two years of when the injury or death was known or should have been known, but no more than six years after the act or omission causing the injury. The bill adds an exception for cases where a foreign object was unintentionally left in the body, and another exception if the cause of the injury or death was concealed by the healthcare provider or their staff. This change aims to provide more opportunities for victims to seek justice in certain circumstances.

Amends the statute of repose for medical malpractice claims in Iowa to extend exceptions.

The bill modifies the statute of repose for medical malpractice claims in Iowa. Currently, claims must be filed within two years of when the injury or death was known or should have been known, but no more than six years after the act or omission causing the injury. The bill adds an exception for cases where a foreign object was unintentionally left in the body, and another exception if the cause of the injury or death was concealed by the healthcare provider or their staff. This change aims to provide more opportunities for victims to seek justice in certain circumstances.