Advocating, educating, and empowering Iowa's hospitals and health systems since 1929.
Since its founding in 1929, the Iowa Hospital Association has been the organizing force behind Iowa's healthcare landscape, representing hospitals and health systems across the state with a single, clear purpose: to make Iowa a place where high-quality care is available to every community.
Based at 100 E Grand Ave in Des Moines, IHA serves as the policy engine, professional development hub, and data resource that Iowa's hospital leaders rely on day in and day out. From the statehouse to Capitol Hill, the Association works to shape legislation and regulation that protects both patients and providers. Reviewers consistently note that IHA stays out front on the issues that matter most to the healthcare community, and that reputation has been earned over nearly a century of active engagement.
This is not a passive membership organization. IHA convenes leaders, trains professionals, analyzes data, and builds the political infrastructure that gives Iowa hospitals a real seat at the table. If a policy affects a hospital in Iowa, IHA is already working on it.
Advocacy is the cornerstone of what IHA does. The Association maintains an active legislative network at both the state and federal level, operates IHA PAC for political engagement, and mobilizes member hospitals when critical votes are on the line. Hospitals that join IHA gain a professional lobbying operation working exclusively in their interest.
Beyond the capitol, IHA delivers educational programs and professional development designed specifically for hospital employees, from frontline staff to executive leaders. The careLearning online training platform extends that development to individuals across the state, on their own schedules. Data analytics and information services give member hospitals the benchmarking and insight they need to make sound operational decisions.
IHA also operates a conference center in Des Moines capable of hosting large groups, making it a go-to venue for statewide healthcare gatherings. Personal Membership Groups give professionals within the hospital community their own networks and forums, rounding out an ecosystem of support that few state associations can match.
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IHA serves hospitals and health systems throughout Iowa, acting as their collective voice on policy, education, data, and professional development matters at the state and federal level.
IHA advocates for state and federal health policy through a legislative advocacy network, IHA PAC political engagement, and direct lobbying efforts on issues affecting Iowa's hospitals and their patients.
Yes. IHA provides educational programs for hospital employees and operates the careLearning online training platform, which gives healthcare professionals flexible access to courses from anywhere in Iowa.
IHA operates a conference center in Des Moines suited for large group gatherings, making it a resource for statewide healthcare meetings, training events, and association functions.
The IHA office at 100 E Grand Ave, Suite 100, Des Moines, is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
IHA provides data analytics and information services to member hospitals. Contact the Association directly through ihaonline.org to learn how these resources can support your organization's decision-making.
Personal Membership Groups are networks within IHA that connect healthcare professionals who share similar roles or interests, giving them a dedicated forum for collaboration, resources, and peer engagement.
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