IA: disclosure of disciplinary charges
Date postedJuly 17, 2024
Iowa's licensing boards have started to limit public access to information about misconduct charges against health professionals. Since an October 2021 court ruling, which classified the basic facts of disciplinary cases as "investigative" and thus confidential until final rulings, many boards now redact details even after cases are closed. This has led to inconsistencies in disclosure practices and has made it difficult for the public to access comprehensive information about professional misconduct in the state. (ChatGPT summary)