Join your health care colleagues to share, learn and celebrate with us at the 2024 IHA Annual Meeting in Des Moines, Oct. 8-9. As hospital leaders grapple with a myriad of issues, including staffing and mounting financial pressures, recharging goals and missions is vital to successfully rebuilding and energizing teams. This year’s annual meeting will offer valuable insights into renewing administrative and clinical values, providing a unique opportunity for personal growth.
The Iowa Hospital Association offers an outstanding agenda featuring notable speakers, innovative case studies and countless opportunities to network and share ideas with colleagues. The 2024 IHA Annual Meeting is the perfect setting to gain perspective, share insights and experiences, and discuss sustaining positive change while embracing our shared responsibilities to Iowans. This year's topics include:
- Artificial intelligence and information technology data
- Clinical leadership
- Delivery of care
- Finance
- Health care policy
- Hospital governance
- Leadership
- Quality
- Workforce and human resources
As the state's largest gathering of Iowa hospital leaders, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
Schedule at a glance
- Oct. 7 – Iowa Hospital Association board meeting and pre-conference workshop
- Oct. 8 – Education sessions, trade show, leadership awards, PAC awards and luncheon, IHA House of Delegates and networking reception
- Oct. 9– Education sessions, trade show, Hospital Heroes, Leadership Development Program and nurse leadership recognition
Location
Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, 833 Fifth Ave., Des Moines (unless otherwise noted)
Schedule
Monday, Oct. 7
- 1-4 p.m. – Pre-conference workshop – A Field Guide for the Emerging Health Care Leader – Natalie Lamberton, IHA Conference Center, 100 E. Grand Ave., Suite 100, Des Moines Sponsored by ACHE Iowa Chapter
Tuesday, Oct. 8
- 8:30-10:15 a.m. – Becoming an Idea Factory: How to Turn Your Organization Into an Innovation Machine – Kyle Scheele, IHA leadership awards and IHA/American Hospital Association PAC awards Sponsored by ServiShare
- 10:45-11:45 a.m. – Breakout sessions:
- American Hospital Association Washington Update – Stacey Hughes, American Hospital Association
- Bringing Clarity to Complex Medicare Cost Report Issues – Brian Bertsch, Eide Bailly Sponsored by HFMA Iowa Chapter
- Welcoming Immigrant Employees: Insights from an Immigration Attorney – Elizabeth Van Arkel, Denton’s Davis Brown Law Firm
- Sustaining a Culture of Quality – Doug Johnson, DcJ Solutions
- Overcoming Behavioral Health Challenges in Rural Hospital Markets – Stephanie Weatherly, Psychiatric Medical Care
- Interpreting Health Care Data – Iowa Hospital Association Data Team and AJ Smith, Mary Greeley Medical Center
- 1:15-2:15 p.m. – Breakout sessions:
- Regulatory Year in Review for the C-Suite – Alissa Smith, Dorsey Whitney Law Firm
- Managing Medicare Advantage – Martie Ross, PYA Sponsored by HFMA Iowa Chapter
- What's Going On in Workforce in Iowa and How We Can Help You Grow Your Workforce – Beth Townsend, Iowa Workforce Development
- Highly Accountable Organizations – Dr. Murphy, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Understanding the Importance of Collecting, Sharing, and Using Social Determinants of Health Data to Improve Health Outcomes – Jennifer Mueller, American Health Information Management Association
- 2:45-3:45 p.m. – Breakout sessions:
- A Turning Point for Hospital and Health System Leaders – Erik Swanson, Kaufman Hall
- Margin Transformation – Beryl Ramsey and Jamie McGlothlin, RSM US Sponsored by HFMA Iowa Chapter
- Hiring, Developing, and Retaining the Ideal Team Player – Paul Burke, Business Acceleration
- Drug Diversion in Hospitals: Ensuring Patient Safety and Regulatory Compliance – Daniel McCormick, Drug Enforcement Agency
- Cybersecurity Breach, Now What? – Peter Enko, Husch Blackwell Law Firm
Wednesday, Oct. 9
- 8:30-10:15 a.m. – Unlocking the Shackles of Shame - Lauren Sisler, IHA Hospital Heroes Awards Sponsored by MercyOne
- 10:45-11:45 a.m. – Breakout sessions:
- Building a Culture of Trust Through Compassionate Communication – Karen Cook, Huron Group
- 340B Myths and Facts Regarding Other Arrangements – Justin Ott, AuthorityRX Sponsored by HFMA Iowa Chapter
- Governance Case Law – Ben Fee, Hall, Render, Killian, Heath, and Lyman Law Firm
- Generative AI in Health Care – Chris Porter and Chris Snider, Drake University
- ACHE Panel Discussion – Maternity Deserts (10:30 a.m. to Noon) Sponsored by ACHE Iowa Chapter
- Fundraising and the CEOs Role – Betsy Chapin Taylor Accordant Philanthropy
- 1-2 p.m. – Breakout sessions:
- Get It Right Today Not Tomorrow – Mercedes Ramirez Johnson, Motivational Speaker
- What Is Normal and Why We Shouldn’t Care – Michelle Mader, Ankura Consulting Sponsored by HFMA Iowa Chapter
- Surprise! You’re a Goldmine: 10 Keys to Unlock Your Secret Board Insights – Doug Morse, ExecHQ
- The Brave New-ish World of AI and Health Care – Michael Chase, Baird Holm Law Firm
- ACHE Panel Discussion – EMS Availability (12:45-2:15 p.m.) Sponsored by ACHE Iowa Chapter
- Building Balanced Boundaries for the Busy Health Care Professional – Molly Mackey, LEADeRNship Institute
- 2:25-4 p.m. – Blueprint to the Future: Leading in a New World of Work- Eric Termuende, Author and Thought Leader, Leadership Development Program recognition, and Iowa Organization for Nursing Leadership awards. Sponsored by Wellmark
Continuing education
Continuing education includes:
- American College of Healthcare Executives in-person and qualified education
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
- Continuing Legal Education
- Hospital Board Certification hours
- Human Resources Certification Institute
- Iowa nursing contact hours
Complete details, including certificate of attendance forms, are coming soon.
Trade show information
- Exhibitor list (ordered alphabetically and by booth number)
- Exhibitor directory
Lodging
The Hilton Des Moines Downtown room block for Oct. 7-9 is nearly filled. Check availability HERE. Otherwise, you can reserve rooms at hotels close to the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Options include:
- Des Moines Marriott Downtown offers a shuttle service.
- Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott is across the street from the convention center.
- Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel is a short walk to the convention center.
Event handouts and evaluation links will be available Thursday, Oct, 3.
Exhibitor information
- Register BOOTH REPS here
- Trade show hours
- Freeman Quick Facts
- Freeman Orders
- Electricity and Audio Visual Orders
- IHA Annual Meeting Trade Show Map
Click HERE to contact Michelle Ketelsen (choose Sponsorships and Trade Show on the form) at the Iowa Hospital Association with exhibitor questions.