SCMS General Membership Meeting
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Cambria Hotel Davenport (5061 Competition Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722)
6:00 PM Reception 6:30 PM Business Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM Program
Dinner is Served
Politics & Policy 2026: Amplifying Physician Advocacy
Presented by:
Steven W. Churchill, MNA – CEO, Iowa Medical Society
Alison Lynch, MD - President, Iowa Medical Society
Seth Brown, JD – Director of Government Relations, Iowa Medical Society & EVP, Scott County Medical Society
Program Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the continued importance of physician leadership and advocacy.
2. Define the Iowa Medical Society's legislative agenda, including 2026 state and federal priorities.
3. Provide a status update on the progress of the 2026 legislative session and opportunities for physician advocacy.
Event FREE for all members
This event is free for all members of the Scott County Medical Society and includes a plated dinner. Members may bring one additional guest of their choosing at no charge. Physicians who are not members of the medical society are welcome to attend for a fee of $45.
If you are not currently a member, please consider joining the Scott County Medical Society to take advantage of this event and the numerous professional and family events offered throughout the year. To learn more about joining, please contact the Scott County Medical Society at scottcountymedicalsociety.com.
Target Audience: Physicians, advance practice providers, and clinical care team partners.
Purpose: To educate attendees on the importance of physician leadership in advocacy, the current legislative landscape, and opportunities for physician advocacy in 2026.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Iowa Medical Society through the joint sponsorship of Scott County Medical Society and Midwest Cardiovascular Research Foundation. Midwest Cardiovascular Research Foundation is accredited by the Iowa Medical Society to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
Disclosure: There are no conflicts of financial interest to disclose by the speaker or committee members planning this activity.
