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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12HOSPITAL DAY ON THE HILL PROGRAM AND LUNCH9:30 a.m. Registration at IHA Conference Center 10 a.m. Welcome and Legislative Briefing David Stark, UnityPoint Health Government, External Affairs and Philanthropy Executive, and Chair, Iowa Hospital Association Board of Officers and TrusteesChris Mitchell, President and CEO, Iowa Hospital Association, Des Moines Clare Kelly, Chief Government & External Affairs Officer, Iowa Hospital Association, Des MoinesSandra Conlin, Contract Lobbyist, Iowa Hospital Association10:40 a.m. Shuttles depart for the CapitolA shuttle will take advocates from IHA to the Capitol and back. Advocates also can park at the Capitol.11:05 a.m. Group photo at the CapitolAdvocates will gather on the first-floor grand staircase for a group photo.11:15 a.m. - 3 p.m. Luncheon and Legislative Visits at the CapitolLegislators will be invited to eat lunch with attendees from their local hospitals on the rotunda of the first floor of the Capitol. We believe this environment will help facilitate more-productive conversations with legislators and allow you to build stronger relations with them. For legislators who cannot attend the lunch, advocates will have time to speak with them outside the House and Senate chambers after lunch.1 - 3 p.m. Shuttle will make roundtrips from the Capitol to IHA and back. This event is for hospital members only. IONL DAY ON THE HILL PROGRAM AND LUNCHPROGRAM OBJECTIVES• Compare practical tools and strategies to advocate for issues that matter most.• Describe the legislative process from idea to law.• Discuss strategies for effectively engaging elected officials.• Identify issues affecting the health care industry and how to respond.PROGRAM AGENDA8:45 a.m. Registration at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden9:15 a.m. Welcome9:30 a.m. Advocacy 101: Why is it Important?9:45 a.m. I’m Just a Bill: Overview of Iowa’s Lawmaking Process10:00 a.m. Forming Your Message10:30 a.m. Talking to Your Legislator10:45 a.m. Review and Exercises with Talking Points10:40 a.m. Shuttle depart for the CapitolA shuttle will take advocates from the briefing location to the Capitol and back. Advocates also can park at the Capitol.11:05 a.m. Group photo at the CapitolAdvocates will gather on the first-floor grand staircase for a group photo.11:20 a.m. - 3 p.m. Luncheon and Legislative Visits at the CapitolLegislators will be invited to eat lunch with attendees from their local hospitals on the rotunda of the first floor of the Capitol. We believe this environment will help facilitate more-productive conversations with legislators and allow you to build stronger relations with them. For legislators who cannot attend the lunch, advocates will have time to speak with them outside the House and Senate chambers after lunch. 1 - 3 p.m. Shuttle will make roundtrips from the Capitol to IHA and back. IONL CONTINUING EDUCATION1.50 nursing contact hours will be awarded for this conference by IHA, Iowa Board of Nursing provider No. 4. Iowa nursing contact hours will not be issued unless your Iowa license number is provided on the certificate completed the day of the conference. To receive contact hours or a certificate of attendance, you must attend the entire conference. No partial credit will be granted.If you have questions, please email Tori Hanson.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12
HOSPITAL DAY ON THE HILL PROGRAM AND LUNCH
9:30 a.m. Registration at IHA Conference Center
10 a.m. Welcome and Legislative Briefing
David Stark, UnityPoint Health Government, External Affairs and Philanthropy Executive, and Chair, Iowa Hospital Association Board of Officers and Trustees
Chris Mitchell, President and CEO, Iowa Hospital Association, Des Moines
Clare Kelly, Chief Government & External Affairs Officer, Iowa Hospital Association, Des Moines
Sandra Conlin, Contract Lobbyist, Iowa Hospital Association
10:40 a.m. Shuttles depart for the Capitol
A shuttle will take advocates from IHA to the Capitol and back. Advocates also can park at the Capitol.
11:05 a.m. Group photo at the Capitol
Advocates will gather on the first-floor grand staircase for a group photo.
11:15 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Luncheon and Legislative Visits at the Capitol
Legislators will be invited to eat lunch with attendees from their local hospitals on the rotunda of the first floor of the Capitol. We believe this environment will help facilitate more-productive conversations with legislators and allow you to build stronger relations with them. For legislators who cannot attend the lunch, advocates will have time to speak with them outside the House and Senate chambers after lunch.
1 - 3 p.m. Shuttle will make roundtrips from the Capitol to IHA and back.
This event is for hospital members only.
IONL DAY ON THE HILL PROGRAM AND LUNCH
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
• Compare practical tools and strategies to advocate for issues that matter most.• Describe the legislative process from idea to law.• Discuss strategies for effectively engaging elected officials.• Identify issues affecting the health care industry and how to respond.
PROGRAM AGENDA
8:45 a.m. Registration at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
9:15 a.m. Welcome
9:30 a.m. Advocacy 101: Why is it Important?
9:45 a.m. I’m Just a Bill: Overview of Iowa’s Lawmaking Process
10:00 a.m. Forming Your Message
10:30 a.m. Talking to Your Legislator
10:45 a.m. Review and Exercises with Talking Points
10:40 a.m. Shuttle depart for the Capitol
A shuttle will take advocates from the briefing location to the Capitol and back. Advocates also can park at the Capitol.
11:20 a.m. - 3 p.m. Luncheon and Legislative Visits at the Capitol
IONL CONTINUING EDUCATION1.50 nursing contact hours will be awarded for this conference by IHA, Iowa Board of Nursing provider No. 4. Iowa nursing contact hours will not be issued unless your Iowa license number is provided on the certificate completed the day of the conference. To receive contact hours or a certificate of attendance, you must attend the entire conference. No partial credit will be granted.
If you have questions, please email Tori Hanson.