Rheumatology Association of Iowa 12th Annual Meeting

Cedar Rapids, IA US
February 27, 2026 to February 28, 2026

Registration


Cost

  • RAI Member: $0
  • Student/Resident: $0
  • RAI Non-Member: $25

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If you have questions, email Grace Fleming. 
 

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals who work in Rheumatology. 

Description

This annual gathering brings together rheumatology professionals from across the state and beyond to share knowledge, discuss the latest research, and explore advances in patient care.

Attendees can look forward to educational sessions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities with peers and experts in the field. Whether you are a clinician, researcher, or healthcare professional, this meeting offers valuable insights to stay at the forefront of rheumatology practice.

Agenda

All times listed are in Central Time. The agenda is subject to change.

Friday, February 27, 2026
5:10 pm

Welcome and Opening Remarks

5:15 pm

Cytokine Storms in our Backyard: Autoinflammation for the General Rheumatologist

Daniella Schwartz, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

  1. Recognize red flags for autoinflammation in adults.
  2. Identify and address barriers to care for patients with autoinflammation and other inborn errors of immunity.
  3. Review subtypes of cytokine storm and treatment implications.
6:15 pmAdjourn
Saturday, February 28, 2026
8:10 am

Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:15 am

Precision Medicine in Lupus

Shivani Garg, MD, PhD
Associate Professor (CHS), Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin – Madison

  1. Review gaps in lupus care.
  2. Garner skills in advancing precision and personalized medicine.
  3. Discuss the advances/therapeutic pipeline in lupus and lupus nephritis.
9:00 am

Industry Symposium Breakfast 

10:00 amBreak & Networking in Exhibit Hall 
11:00 am

Prior Authorization Headaches: Why Insurance Says No – and How to Make Them Say Yes

Lindsay Orris, DO
Rheumatology Associates, P.C.

  1. Review the criteria and guidelines used in the prior authorization process.
  2. Identify key resources and team members who can support the prior authorization process.
  3. Describe the steps involved in the appeals pathway.
  4. Discuss common pitfalls and strategies to improve prior authorization.
12:00 pmRAI Annual Business Meeting
12:10 pm

Advocacy and Health Policy Update

Seth Brown, JD
RAI Contract Lobbyist, and Government Relations Director, Iowa Medical Society

  1. Provide a summary of key developments during the 2025 Iowa legislative session.
  2. Preview expected issues and key players ahead of the 2026 Iowa legislative session.
  3. Present the Rheumatology Association of Iowa’s state legislative priorities.
  4. Explain the legislative process and role of physician advocates.
12:45 pmLunch
1:45 pmDessert and Networking in the Exhibit Hall
2:15 pmAdjourn
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
Course opens: 
02/27/2026
Course expires: 
02/28/2026
Event starts: 
02/27/2026 - 5:10pm CST
Event ends: 
02/28/2026 - 2:15pm CST
Cost:
$75.00
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Accreditation Statements

  • DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of X.X AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and the Rheumatology Association of Iowa. DMU designates this live activity for X.X AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for X.X AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

Disclosures

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition. 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)

Price

Cost:
$75.00
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Cost

  • RAI Member: $0
  • Student/Resident: $0
  • RAI Non-Member: $75

REGISTER.

If you have questions, email Grace Fleming.