Iowa Medical Society

Iowa Medical Society Our Vision: To be the leading voice in medicine to make Iowa a premier destination for physicians to live, work, and serve their communities.

Established in 1850, IMS is a statewide professional association representing more than 6,000 Iowa physicians, residents, and medical students. We work to advance the practice of medicine through advocacy, education, and engagement with physicians throughout Iowa to ensure the highest quality of care for the patients they serve.

IMS Members, check your mailbox for the latest issue of Iowa Medicine!The cover story, "Cancer in Iowa: A Public Health ...
01/09/2026

IMS Members, check your mailbox for the latest issue of Iowa Medicine!

The cover story, "Cancer in Iowa: A Public Health Emergency", takes a closer look at the high cancer rates in Iowa and the response from physicians, health clinics and other experts.

01/08/2026

Our gastroenterology team has performed the nation’s first procedure using a biodegradable stent for patients with certain pancreatic conditions.

The device, ARCHIMEDES, is for patients with pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and other conditions. Rather than require an additional procedure to remove a traditional stent — typically required two to four weeks after placement — ARCHIMEDES slowly dissolves, reducing risk of infection.

“Most patients are able to leave the facility within 30 to 40 minutes and won’t feel the stent at all,” says Munish Ashat, MD. “By improving their recovery, we can reduce further discomfort and avoid complications.”

Read more at the link in the comments.

Check out the new Insurance Regulation and Complaints page on our website! https://www.iowamedical.org/insurance-regulat...
01/08/2026

Check out the new Insurance Regulation and Complaints page on our website! https://www.iowamedical.org/insurance-regulation-and-complaints/

This page is for physicians looking for information on how, why, and when to file insurance complaints.

IMS strongly encourages physician members, clinics, hospitals, and patients to submit complaints to the Iowa Insurance Division when they experience problematic prior authorization, reimbursement, utilization review, or other health insurance payor practices.

Please use and share these resources, and reach out to IMS staff with any questions.

🚨REGISTER NOW! https://loom.ly/zqML9oM Physician Day on the Hill puts your voice where it matters most.IMS brings physic...
01/06/2026

🚨REGISTER NOW! https://loom.ly/zqML9oM Physician Day on the Hill puts your voice where it matters most.

IMS brings physicians together for face-to-face conversations with peers and Iowa lawmakers at the State Capitol.

Start the morning at IMS headquarters in Des Moines with insights into the current political landscape and a panel discussion with legislators. Then, walk together to the Capitol to advocate for your patients, your profession and health care across Iowa.

🚍 Coming from Iowa City? Register for the IMS Advocacy Caravan. IMS will charter a bus to Des Moines with space for 50 participants. Spots fill fast and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

👉 Register today to save your seat and review bus details on the registration page.

Happy New Year!To celebrate, the newest issue of Iowa Medicine will be on members' doorsteps in the next few weeks. Make...
01/02/2026

Happy New Year!

To celebrate, the newest issue of Iowa Medicine will be on members' doorsteps in the next few weeks. Make sure to keep an eye out and look forward to our cover story, Cancer in Iowa: A Public Health Emergency.

Digital copies of the magazine will be available online shortly.

🎆 Happy New Year! 🎉Here at IMS, we are looking forward to a productive and successful 2026!
01/01/2026

🎆 Happy New Year! 🎉

Here at IMS, we are looking forward to a productive and successful 2026!

This year, Iowa physicians led.In 2025, IMS made meaningful progress because our members stepped up. You advocated for p...
12/30/2025

This year, Iowa physicians led.

In 2025, IMS made meaningful progress because our members stepped up. You advocated for patients, guidied policy conversations, mentored future physicians, and strengthened your profession across Iowa.

We are deeply grateful for your leadership and partnership. As we look to 2026, we do so energized by what we’ve accomplished together and confident in the road ahead.

❄️ Wishing all our members and their families safe, warm, and happy holidays! ❄️
12/24/2025

❄️ Wishing all our members and their families safe, warm, and happy holidays! ❄️

Access for all! IMS advocated for a strong physician voice in Medicare and Medicaid, expanding care to Iowa’s elderly an...
12/19/2025

Access for all! IMS advocated for a strong physician voice in Medicare and Medicaid, expanding care to Iowa’s elderly and low-income residents.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid Director, Lee Grossman, and Medicaid Chief Medical Officer, Michae...
12/18/2025

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid Director, Lee Grossman, and Medicaid Chief Medical Officer, Michael Line, MD, spoke to our Board of Directors last Friday.

They heard from our Board about issues and concerns facing Iowa's physicians and answered questions from our members.

Thank you both for a productive and important discussion!

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515 E Locust Street, Ste 400
Des Moines, IA
50309

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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