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PROGRAM OVERVIEWIn today’s healthcare environment, accepting a leadership role is far more challenging and complex than ever. Leadershipaccountabilities must be balanced with an excellent grasp of human relations skills. The IHA Leadership Development Programcultivates critical leadership skills and competencies to increase retention of committed, quality staff in Iowa hospitals.Program faculty have fine-tuned their content after years of presenting to this audience and have enhanced a rich educationalcurriculum. The program offers a multidimensional leadership approach that helps participants better connect session learning toeveryday situations. Additionally, small groups allow deeper networking and problem-solving by applying lessons learned in real-lifescenarios.INTENDED AUDIENCEThis program is for healthcare professionals who have assumed organizational management or leadership responsibilities and accountabilities. Experienced staff looking to refresh their skills and knowledge will also benefit. DATES AND SESSIONSNovember 17, 2026Reflection of Leadership Style: What do you see?Mike Freel, PhD, Program Director, Bellevue University, Bellevue, NebraskaDecember 8, 2026 The Process of Health Care Improvement and Quality Sarah Pavelka, PhD, MHA, OTR/L, CPHQ, FNAHQ, Owner, Pavelka’s Point Consulting, Cedar FallsJanuary 19, 2027 Legal Aspects of Management Jo Ellen Whitney, JD, Partner, Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm, Des MoinesFebruary 16, 2027 Middle Managers Make Hospital Miracles Happen and More Doug Morse, Principal, ExecHQ, Mason CityMarch 23, 2027 Mastering Interpersonal Communication for Team PerformanceAndy Noon, PhD, Founder and Principal Consultant, Decatur Street Consulting, Omaha, NEApril 27, 2027 Financial Skills for Health Care Managers: Navigating Revenue Cycle and Reimbursement (AM)Financial Skills for Health Care Managers: Finance Stewardship for Health Care Leaders (PM)Jen Timmerman, MA, Market Director of Revenue Cycle, CommonSpirit Health, Omaha, NE; Ashley Allers, MBA, FACHE, CHFP, CRCR, Chief Financial Officer, Van Diest Medical Center, Webster CityMay 28, 2026 Secrets to Successful Teams: Competency and Commitment Donna Wright, MS, RN, Creative Health Care Management, Inc. Minneapolis, MNLOCATIONSMain Location:IHA Conference Center100 East Grand Av. Des Moines, IA 50309District A: Cherokee Regional Medical Center 300 Sioux Valley Dr. Cherokee, IA 51012-1205District B: Waverly Health Center312 9th St. SWWaverly, IA 50677District C: Jefferson County Health Center2000 S. Main St. Fairfield, IA 52556District D: Cass Health1501 E 10th St.Atlantic, IA 50022-1936View full conference details.Contact Tori Hanson with questions about this event.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
In today’s healthcare environment, accepting a leadership role is far more challenging and complex than ever. Leadershipaccountabilities must be balanced with an excellent grasp of human relations skills. The IHA Leadership Development Programcultivates critical leadership skills and competencies to increase retention of committed, quality staff in Iowa hospitals.Program faculty have fine-tuned their content after years of presenting to this audience and have enhanced a rich educationalcurriculum. The program offers a multidimensional leadership approach that helps participants better connect session learning toeveryday situations. Additionally, small groups allow deeper networking and problem-solving by applying lessons learned in real-lifescenarios.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This program is for healthcare professionals who have assumed organizational management or leadership responsibilities and accountabilities. Experienced staff looking to refresh their skills and knowledge will also benefit.
DATES AND SESSIONS
November 17, 2026Reflection of Leadership Style: What do you see?Mike Freel, PhD, Program Director, Bellevue University, Bellevue, Nebraska
December 8, 2026 The Process of Health Care Improvement and Quality Sarah Pavelka, PhD, MHA, OTR/L, CPHQ, FNAHQ, Owner, Pavelka’s Point Consulting, Cedar Falls
January 19, 2027 Legal Aspects of Management Jo Ellen Whitney, JD, Partner, Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm, Des Moines
February 16, 2027 Middle Managers Make Hospital Miracles Happen and More Doug Morse, Principal, ExecHQ, Mason City
March 23, 2027 Mastering Interpersonal Communication for Team PerformanceAndy Noon, PhD, Founder and Principal Consultant, Decatur Street Consulting, Omaha, NE
April 27, 2027 Financial Skills for Health Care Managers: Navigating Revenue Cycle and Reimbursement (AM)
Financial Skills for Health Care Managers: Finance Stewardship for Health Care Leaders (PM)Jen Timmerman, MA, Market Director of Revenue Cycle, CommonSpirit Health, Omaha, NE; Ashley Allers, MBA, FACHE, CHFP, CRCR, Chief Financial Officer, Van Diest Medical Center, Webster City
May 28, 2026 Secrets to Successful Teams: Competency and Commitment Donna Wright, MS, RN, Creative Health Care Management, Inc. Minneapolis, MN
LOCATIONS
Main Location:IHA Conference Center100 East Grand Av. Des Moines, IA 50309
District A: Cherokee Regional Medical Center 300 Sioux Valley Dr. Cherokee, IA 51012-1205
District B: Waverly Health Center312 9th St. SWWaverly, IA 50677
District C: Jefferson County Health Center2000 S. Main St. Fairfield, IA 52556
District D: Cass Health1501 E 10th St.Atlantic, IA 50022-1936
View full conference details.
Contact Tori Hanson with questions about this event.