(Des Moines, Iowa) – As week number four of the Iowa Legislative General Assembly was winding down, House District 21 Republican Representative Tom Moore, of Griswold reported on what’s transpired at the Iowa Capital. Moore started out talking about some special visitors to the Capital Rotunda and Chambers.

Moore said also, he kept busy throughout the week by attending numerous committee meetings. The Health and Human Services Committee met both Monday and Tuesday, according to Moore. One bill that passed through Committee was HF-102, or, “The Medical Malpractice non-economic damages bill.”

Moore said “One massive award for non-economic damages can close a smaller hospital or physician’s practice, leaving all of those Iowan’s without access to the care they need.”

Representative Moore said also, another medical-related bill that passed through committee, was House Study Bill 11, which allows PT’s (Physical Therapists) to order diagnostic imaging, and requires results to be provided to the patient’s primary care provider within seven days.

He wrapped up his audio newsletter by reminding Iowans about “Address confidentiality for survivors of domestic violation, sexual abuse, assault, trafficking, and stalking, through “Safe at Home.”

Visit safeathome.iowa.gov, to learn more.