IMS Podcast


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January 16, 2012 - Representative Lisa Heddens

Lisa HeddensState Representative Lisa Heddens talks to physicians about how to develop your message and talk with your elected officials.


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November 8, 2011 - Mike Abrams

Mike AbramsIMS Executive Vice President Mike Abrams has recorded a new podcast on Certificate of Merit, which is the medical society's top legislative priority in 2012.


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October 26, 2011 - Kate Walton

Kate WaltonIMS Director of Government Affairs Kate Walton talks about the importance of legislative grassroots and how you can be effective with lawmakers.


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August 2, 2011 - Dr. Lawrence Hutchison

Dr. HutchisonListen to IMS President Lawrence Hutchison, MD, Dubuque, as he delivers his inaugural address at the IMS Annual Meeting in Iowa City.


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July 1, 2009 - Dr. Timothy Kresowik

Dr. KresowikIMS President-elect Timothy Kresowik, MD, talks about President Obama's address to the AMA and how physicians in the room reacted to his remarks. He also addresses critical aspects of health care reform efforts and key Web sites physicians can go to for additional information.


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May 6, 2009 - Dr. Michael Kitchell's inaugural address

Dr. KitchellNewly elected IMS President Michael Kitchell, MD, gives his inaugural address at the 2009 House of Delegates. He discusses the need for Medicare equity and a payment system that rewards quality and not quantity.


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