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.

Last week, IMS staff and volunteer leaders met with resident physicians and employers from across the state for the inau...
08/05/2025

Last week, IMS staff and volunteer leaders met with resident physicians and employers from across the state for the inaugural All Iowa Career Fair at the University of Iowa.

Thank you to University of Iowa for hosting this much-needed event! 🖤💛

Advancing care through research. The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center opened as a major step forward in Iowa’s fight a...
08/01/2025

Advancing care through research. The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center opened as a major step forward in Iowa’s fight against cancer.

Doc 2 Doc is back with an exclusive interview with IMS president, Alison Lynch, MD!In this episode, we sit down with new...
07/31/2025

Doc 2 Doc is back with an exclusive interview with IMS president, Alison Lynch, MD!

In this episode, we sit down with new IMS president, Alison Lynch, MD. We discuss Dr. Lynch's professional life, what she's been up to since her inauguration, and inspirations for her important work.

Listen to our new episode anywhere you get your podcasts or follow this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1878898/episodes/17583758

Today, Wednesday, July 30 marks the 60th anniversary of Medicare. The program was established in 1965 and provides healt...
07/30/2025

Today, Wednesday, July 30 marks the 60th anniversary of Medicare.

The program was established in 1965 and provides health insurance to millions of Americans aged 65 and older, as well as younger individuals with disabilities. Medicare represents 32% of total health care spending plus half of funds (8% of total spending) sent to states for their Medicaid programs.

This program is essential for providing health insurance to millions around the country and ensuring they receive the quality care they deserve.

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07/29/2025

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A cornerstone is laid. The opening of the University of Iowa Hospital marked a major leap forward for patient care and m...
07/25/2025

A cornerstone is laid. The opening of the University of Iowa Hospital marked a major leap forward for patient care and medical education in the state.

💛 IMS is proud to be a sponsor of the University of Iowa's career event! 🖤With such a huge physician shortage in Iowa, i...
07/24/2025

💛 IMS is proud to be a sponsor of the University of Iowa's career event! 🖤

With such a huge physician shortage in Iowa, it is essential that we help these young professionals find the right job in their field so they can stay in our state!

🗓️When: July 31 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍Where: Ted Pacha Family Club, Kinnick Stadium | 825 Stadium Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242

IMS will have a table at the event, so make sure to stop by and say, "Hi!"

🩺Here are the top three solutions identified by the Iowa Healthcare Summit Workforce Report to address Iowa's current he...
07/23/2025

🩺Here are the top three solutions identified by the Iowa Healthcare Summit Workforce Report to address Iowa's current healthcare workforce shortage! A special thank you to Need To Know With Jeff Angelo WHO Radio for interviewing IMS President Alison Lynch, MD, on this important topic during his morning show yesterday.

Read more about how the taskforce members determined these solutions as well as other issues concerning physicians in the full report on the Iowa Medical Society website or by clicking this link: https://www.iowamedical.org/assets/pdf/HWS+Report+FINAL

‼️The Iowa Healthcare Workforce Summit Report is OUT NOW‼️We are pleased to share the final report from the Healthcare W...
07/18/2025

‼️The Iowa Healthcare Workforce Summit Report is OUT NOW‼️

We are pleased to share the final report from the Healthcare Workforce Summit, which brought together healthcare and public health professionals from across Iowa to address the critical issue of healthcare workforce shortages.

Thank you to: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Iowa Pharmacy Association , Iowa Hospital Association , and Iowa Primary Care Association for your partnership and help!

Follow the link to read the report and learn more about strategies to improve the physician workforce in Iowa! https://www.iowamedical.org/assets/pdf/HWS+Report+FINAL

From the very beginning, IMS has been a driving force in shaping health care in Iowa. Our early efforts helped lay the g...
07/18/2025

From the very beginning, IMS has been a driving force in shaping health care in Iowa. Our early efforts helped lay the groundwork for a healthier future—this moment in our timeline is just one example of our lasting impact.

We have a powerful group gathered here this morning as we do a deep dive on phase two of Operation I.O.W.A. This group i...
07/11/2025

We have a powerful group gathered here this morning as we do a deep dive on phase two of Operation I.O.W.A. This group is developing a three tier, actionable approach to solving the physician shortage crisis. Thank you to our volunteer leaders for contributing today!

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

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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