Iowa Hospital Association

07/03/2025

The Iowa Hospital Association wishes everybody a safe and happy holiday!

06/06/2025

The Iowa Board of Nursing has changed its continuing education requirements, making licensed nurses responsible for managing their records. Learn what IHA is doing to facilitate a smooth transition for Iowa nurses. https://bit.ly/4kNg7xE

05/30/2025

This week, Senator Chuck Grassley visited Monroe County Hospital & Clinics in Albia and Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, touring facilities, meeting with leaders, and sharing his perspective on the federal budget reconciliation process with hospital staff and board trustees. IHA appreciates Sen. Grassley's ongoing support of Iowa's rural hospitals and his engagement on issues like Medicaid that are critical for the people and communities we serve.

05/29/2025

IHA was pleased to join Governor Kim Reynolds at Guthrie County Hospital as she signed two important health care bills into law. HF 972 strengthens health care for rural Iowa by creating 115 more residency slots for physicians, supporting start-up costs for new residency programs, and investing $8M in the state's health care loan repayment program for high-demand specialties and positions. HF 310 protects all hospital employees and volunteers from violence in the workplace. Thank you Gov. Reynolds, Representative Carter Nordman and Senator Jesse Green for your strong support of Iowa hospitals, our workforce and the communities we serve.

05/15/2025

Today, IHA and the Iowa Department of Education hosted Health Sciences Career Day to introduce middle and high school students to high-demand health care careers. Nearly 60 schools and 1,000 students across Iowa joined the livestream for engaging video content and live panel discussions. Thanks to WinnMed, UnityPoint Health, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Clarinda Regional Health Center, Pella Regional Health Center and Mary Greeley Medical Center for inspiring the next generation of health care professionals.

05/12/2025

It’s National Hospital Week, and today we celebrate the hospitals and health systems across Iowa that provide hope and healing every day for the patients in their care. We are proud to be part of your team.

Americans count on their hospitals and health systems to keep them healthy, help them heal, and be there at the tough moments and the best. ...

05/07/2025

Today, IHA’s coalition met with Iowa’s U.S. House members, Rep. Randy Feenstra, Rep. Miller-Meeks, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Congressman Zach Nunn to discuss the difference Medicaid programs make for the people and communities served by our hospitals. Thank you for understanding our concerns as you work toward budget reconciliation.

05/05/2025

IHA staff and members are in Washington DC, advocating to protect critical funding for Medicaid programs that serve low-income, disabled, and elderly Iowans. Thank you, Senator Joni Ernst, for the opportunity to discuss the potential impact of federal budget cuts to Iowa’s hospitals and the patients we serve.

05/02/2025

IHA kicked off our first three annual district meetings this week, visiting members to discuss strategic priorities, state and federal advocacy efforts, membership and more. Thanks to our hosts at Jefferson County Health Center, Waverly Health Center, and Cass Health, and to everyone who attended. We appreciate everything you do to care for your communities.

04/08/2025

Thank you, Senator Scott Webster, for your leadership to protect all health care workers and volunteers from violence in the workplace. We appreciate the votes of every Iowa senator from both sides of the aisle on this important issue. Hospitals across the state are grateful for your bipartisan support today.

03/12/2025

Thank you Governor Kim Reynolds for joining us for Hospital Day on the Hill, and for your leadership on legislation that will strengthen health care for rural communities across Iowa.

03/12/2025

Today at the Iowa State Capitol, nearly 200 hospital CEOs, trustees, and nurse leaders advocated for legislation that builds the health care workforce, stabilizes maternal health services, protects hospital employees from workplace violence, and improves the CON review process. Thank you to the many legislators who joined us at IHA Day on the Hill, and for your support of Iowa's hospitals and health systems.