Healthcare
IN THE HEARTLAND
Kinnick Event Center | Coralville, Iowa
AGENDA
2026 IPAS Healthcare in the Heartland
Additional course descriptions and objectives will be updated as they are provided by the speaker.
Please note that topics are subject to change as we finalize speakers' availability within the conference schedule. A complete agenda with presentation times will be posted as soon as it is available.
Monday, October 26, 2026
List of Services
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7:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Registration Desk HoursItem Link
Join us for breakfast in Coral Ballroom D/E for breakfast. Note that the breakfast session will start promptly at 7:15 a.m.
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7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Exhibit Hall HoursItem Link
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7:15 - 8 a.m. - BreakfastList Item 1
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8 - 8:05 a.m. - Welcome & Announcements Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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8:05 - 8:50 a.m. - High-Risk Breast HealthItem Link
Speaker: Morgan Jansen, PA-C
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8:55 - 9:40 a.m. - POTSItem Link
Speaker: Brian Olshansky, MD
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9:45 - 10:15 a.m. - Exhibit Hall Break Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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10:15 - 11:45 a.m. - IUD Workshop & Ultrasound WorkshopItem Link
This year, the IPAS Fall CME will offer two workshop options during the same time period, giving attendees the opportunity to select the session that best fits their interests and learning needs.
Both sessions will take place concurrently, and CME credit will be awarded based on the workshop attended.
Please review the workshop descriptions below and select your preferred session during registration.
IUD Workshop
Speaker: Kelly Schmidt
Course Description: This hands-on workshop will provide participants with practical knowledge and skills related to intrauterine device (IUD) placement and management. Participants will review patient selection and counseling, insertion techniques, potential challenges and complications, and best practices for providing safe, effective IUD care. The interactive format will provide an opportunity to build confidence and apply clinical techniques in a practical setting.
Ultrasound Workshop
Speaker: Beverly DiCorso PA-C
Course Description: This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the practical application of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) across a variety of clinical settings. Participants will explore common uses of POCUS across medical specialties, learn to differentiate between ultrasound probes and their appropriate applications, and review the essential clips needed for different POCUS studies. Through hands-on scanning and real-world clinical scenarios, participants will have the opportunity to develop and apply POCUS skills across five different types of scans.
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11:45 - 11:50 a.m. - Transition Time Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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11:50 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. - Lunch Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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12:35 - 12:50 p.m. - Exhibitor Hall Break Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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12:55 - 1:40 p.m. - Updates in GLP-1sItem Link
Speakers: Leon Jons, MD
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1:45 - 2:30 p.m. - Pediatric VaccinesItem Link
Speaker: Karissa Soltys, MD
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2:35 - 3:20 p.m. - AAPA UpdateItem Link
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3:20 - 3:30 p.m.- Break Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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3:30 - 4:15 p.m. - Sexual Medicine: An OverviewItem Link
Speaker: Yashasvi Manektala PA-C
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4:20 - 5:05 p.m. - OTC Substances and Their ImplicationsItem Link
Speaker: Andrea N. Weber MD, MME
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5:10 - 6:00 p.m. - Grand Rounds SessionClincal Case Challenge
Speaker: Submission Winner
Enter your clinical case for a chance to share your story at the Fall CME
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6:00 p.m. - Closing Remarks Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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6:00 p.m. - Happy Hour at Twelve01 Kitchen and TapView Restaurant
Join us for drinks & appetizers following the first day of the conference and network with fellow PA's.
Twelve01 Kitchen and Tap is attached to the event center & hotel.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
List of Services
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7 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Hours Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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7:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. - Registration Desk OpensItem Link
Please arrive promptly by 7:15 a.m. for the first breakfast session.
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7:15 a.m. - 8 a.m. - BreakfastSpeaker: Bryan Hannon List Item 1
Session Title: To Be Determined
Speaker: To Be Determined
Sponsored by To Be Determined
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8 - 8:05 a.m. - Welcome and AnnouncementsSpeaker: List Item 2
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8:05 - 8:50 a.m. - Tips & Tricks for Denial ProcessSpeaker > Dave Anders List Item 3
Speaker: Jeanne Nguyen
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8:55 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. - AI Literacy in MedicineItem Link
Speakers: Kuan Xing, Ph.D.& David Asprey, PhD, DFAAPA, PA-C
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9:45 - 10:15 a.m. -Exhibit Hall BreakItem Link
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10:15 - 11:00 a.m. - Vaccine HesitancyItem Link
Speaker: Aaron Scherer, PhD
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11:05 - 11:50 a.m. - IPAS Legislative UpdateItem Link
Speaker: IPAS Lobbyist, Dentons Team: Logan Murry & Sydney Gangestad
Course Description:
Stay ahead of the legislative and regulatory changes shaping the PA profession. This session will provide a comprehensive update on recent state and federal policy developments, Whether you’re new to policy or a seasoned advocate, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.
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11:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Transition Time Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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12:00 - 12:45 p.m. - LunchItem Link
Sponsored Lunch Session
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12:45 - 1:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Break Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.- Bone Health With GLP-1sSpeaker > Dr. Tom Benzoni, DO List Item 4
Speaker: Jaime Bonner MSN, ARNP
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1:50 - 2:35 p.m. - EDS & Chronic Pain ManagementItem Link
Speaker: Lee A. Kral, PharmD, FASHP, NBC-HWC, CPMC
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2:35 - 3:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Break Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Annual Meeting & AwardsItem Link
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4:00 - 4:45 p.m. - Breech Positioning and Hip DysplasiaItem Link
Speaker: Heather Kowalski MD
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4:45 - 5:30 p.m. - Geriatric Psychiatric ManagementClincal Case Challenge
Speaker: Jason Wilbur MD, FAAFP
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5:30 - 5:35 p.m. - Closing Remarks Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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