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OVERVIEWEffectively governed hospitals need motivated and knowledgeable trustees who understand how to think and leadstrategically. IHA has designed its Governance Forum to educate trustees and CEOs about governance functions, health caretrends, advocacy initiatives and leadership competencies.PROGRAM AGENDA8:50 a.m. Opening of the 2026 IHA Governance Forum 9 a.m. IHA Advocacy Update Clare Kelly, Chief Government & External Affairs Officer, Iowa Hospital Association, Des Moines 10 a.m. Effective Communications Response During a Cybersecurity Crisis Jamie Singer, Senior Managing Director, Strategic Communications, FTI Consulting, Chicago11 a.m. From Macro Forces to Main Street Hospitals: Translating National Health Care Trends into Iowa Realities Michelle Mader, Senior Managing Director, Ankura, ChicagoNoon Lunch 12:45 p.m. Hospital and Trustee Recognition Presentations1:15 p.m. Governing for Quality: The Board's Role in Advancing Hospital Quality and Safety Small Group Discussions2:30 p.m. Traits of a High-Performing Board: What the Best Boards Do Differently Keith Wysocki, Vice President, The Governance Institute, Lincoln, NE3:45 p.m. AI Governance in Health Care: Measure Twice, Cut Once Darren Skyles J.D., Partner, Nelson Mullins, Houston, TX 5 p.m. Education Adjourns View full IHA Governance Forum details by clicking here. This event is being offered only in-person in 2026. IHA expects this event to fill. Please register before seats become unavailable. LODGINGIHA has a discounted corporate rate attendees can use for overnight accommodation. The discounted rate is offered to IHA event attendees on “non-last room” availability, meaning there are times when this rate will not be available because of high demand. Book early if you think you may need arrangements. When calling, please reference the corporate ID.Staybridge Suites Des MoinesCorporate rate: $139 per night plus taxes515-280-3828Corporate ID No.: IXNRBDowntown Des Moines AC MarriottCorporate rate: $177 per night plus taxes515-518-6060Corporate ID Code: 3QRContact Corey Martin with questions about this event. Please consider attending IHA's Hospital Day on the Hill following the IHA Governance Forum. The event is Wednesday, March 11th, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and will feature a legislative briefing by the IHA Advocacy Team, followed by a luncheon and visits with legislators at the Capitol. View the full details of Hospital Day on the Hill by clicking here.
OVERVIEW
Effectively governed hospitals need motivated and knowledgeable trustees who understand how to think and leadstrategically. IHA has designed its Governance Forum to educate trustees and CEOs about governance functions, health caretrends, advocacy initiatives and leadership competencies.
PROGRAM AGENDA
8:50 a.m. Opening of the 2026 IHA Governance Forum
9 a.m. IHA Advocacy Update Clare Kelly, Chief Government & External Affairs Officer, Iowa Hospital Association, Des Moines
10 a.m. Effective Communications Response During a Cybersecurity Crisis Jamie Singer, Senior Managing Director, Strategic Communications, FTI Consulting, Chicago
11 a.m. From Macro Forces to Main Street Hospitals: Translating National Health Care Trends into Iowa Realities Michelle Mader, Senior Managing Director, Ankura, Chicago
Noon Lunch
12:45 p.m. Hospital and Trustee Recognition Presentations
1:15 p.m. Governing for Quality: The Board's Role in Advancing Hospital Quality and Safety Small Group Discussions
2:30 p.m. Traits of a High-Performing Board: What the Best Boards Do Differently Keith Wysocki, Vice President, The Governance Institute, Lincoln, NE
3:45 p.m. AI Governance in Health Care: Measure Twice, Cut Once Darren Skyles J.D., Partner, Nelson Mullins, Houston, TX
5 p.m. Education Adjourns
View full IHA Governance Forum details by clicking here.
This event is being offered only in-person in 2026. IHA expects this event to fill. Please register before seats become unavailable.
LODGING
IHA has a discounted corporate rate attendees can use for overnight accommodation. The discounted rate is offered to IHA event attendees on “non-last room” availability, meaning there are times when this rate will not be available because of high demand. Book early if you think you may need arrangements. When calling, please reference the corporate ID.
Staybridge Suites Des MoinesCorporate rate: $139 per night plus taxes515-280-3828Corporate ID No.: IXNRBDowntown Des Moines AC MarriottCorporate rate: $177 per night plus taxes515-518-6060Corporate ID Code: 3QR
Contact Corey Martin with questions about this event.
Please consider attending IHA's Hospital Day on the Hill following the IHA Governance Forum. The event is Wednesday, March 11th, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and will feature a legislative briefing by the IHA Advocacy Team, followed by a luncheon and visits with legislators at the Capitol. View the full details of Hospital Day on the Hill by clicking here.