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.
Our agenda is currently being finalized, and presentation times will be announced soon. In the meantime, attendees can look forward to sessions covering the following topics:
- AI Literacy in Medicine
- Updates in GLP-1s
- Drugs & Alcohol Use
- Vaccine Hesitancy
- Hip Dysplasia
- IPAS Clinical Case Study
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
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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. - Session #1Item Link
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8:55 - 9:40 a.m. - High-Risk Breast HealthItem Link
Speaker: Morgan Jansen, PA-C
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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 - 11:00 a.m. - IUD WorkshopItem Link
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11:00 - 11:45 a.m. - IUD WorkshopItem Link
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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. - Session #5 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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1:45 - 2:30 p.m. - Session #6Item Link
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2:35 - 3:20 p.m. - Session #7Item 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. - Session #8Item Link
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4:20 - 5:05 p.m. - Session #9Item Link
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5:10 - 6:00 p.m. - Session #10 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. - 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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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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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
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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. - Session #11Speaker > Dave Anders List Item 3
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8:55 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. - Session #12Item Link
Speaker: Morgan Jansen, 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. - Session #13Item Link
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11:05 - 11:50 a.m. - Session #14Item Link
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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.- Session #15Speaker > Dr. Tom Benzoni, DO List Item 4
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1:50 - 2:35 p.m. - Session #16Item Link
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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. - Session #17Item Link
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4:45 - 5:30 p.m. - Session #18Item Link
Speakers: Logan Murry & Sydney Gangestad
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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, including scope of practice legislation, reimbursement changes, and advocacy efforts impacting PAs in Iowa and beyond. We will also explore anticipated challenges and opportunities leading into 2026, discussing key legislative priorities, the PA Compact, and strategies for effective grassroots advocacy. 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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- Summarize recent legislative and regulatory changes affecting PA practice at the state and federal levels.
- Identify key policy priorities and anticipated challenges leading into 2026.
- Explain the impact of the PA Compact and other advocacy initiatives on the profession.
- Discuss strategies for engaging in effective grassroots advocacy and influencing healthcare policy.
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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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5:45 - 7:00 p.m. - Happy Hour 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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