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2026 Legislative Summary

IHA, alongside our members, played a leading role in shaping healthcare policy during the 2026 session, advancing patient-centered legislation and strengthening hospital operations.

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Iowa Health Education Portal

Research, compare and pursue nursing education programs in Iowa with the Iowa Health Education Portal.

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Economic impact and community benefit data

Community benefit and economic data show that hospitals power Iowa’s economy and well-being.

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The Iowa Hospital Association is an advocacy, education and information leader supporting high-quality healthcare services for Iowa communities.

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    Welcome to the Iowa Hospital Association

    Since its founding in 1929, the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) has served as the unified voice for Iowa’s hospitals and health systems. As a nonprofit association committed to advancing healthcare across the state through advocacy, education, and data services, we support Iowa hospitals in achieving their goals and delivering high-quality care to the communities they serve. We advocate for sound health policy at both the state and federal levels, provide year-round professional development opportunities, and deliver actionable data insights to help hospitals improve care delivery. Together with our members, we are reimagining healthcare in Iowa for life-changing outcomes. 
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    Upcoming Events

    There are currently no upcoming events scheduled.

    Priority Issues

    FAQ: Iowa’s Medicaid Directed Payment Program

    What you need to know: In 2016, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued rules allowing states to direct Medicaid managed care organizations to provide supplemental payments for advancing state health care priorities. These payments are known as Medicaid state directed payments. Iowa’s Medicaid managed care directed payment...
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    Advocacy

    From the Iowa State Capitol to Capitol Hill, IHA advocates for state and federal policies and programs that enhance access to affordable, quality care for Iowans. We actively engage our members in the advocacy process and build valuable relationships with lawmakers to improve and innovate health care.
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    Education

    IHA provides year-round educational programming for hospital employees that supports continuous learning and professional development. Programs cover a wide range of health care topics from clinical quality to regulatory requirements and address the most pressing issues facing hospital leaders.
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    Data

    Widely respected for its data analytics capabilities, IHA collects and analyzes data to support hospitals in improving health care delivery in Iowa. With increased regulation and requirements to demonstrate high-quality, cost-effective care, data plays a key role in the success of health care organizations.
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    Newsletter Subscriptions

    Iowa Hospital Association members have access to e-newsletters focusing on health care topics and issues:

    • IHA Today – This e-newsletter offers timely information about educational programs, rules and guidelines, ServiShare partner and Associate member spotlights, and IHA Information Center products and services. It's emailed to subscribers on Tuesdays and Fridays. During the state legislative session, IHA Today includes a Legislative Bulletin section that rounds up weekly news and activity at the Statehouse, focusing on issues and bills affecting hospitals.
    • Trustee Minutes – This quarterly newsletter for Iowa hospital governing board members includes Iowa Hospital Association information and updates of interest to trustees. Trustee Minutes subscriptions are limited to hospital and health system trustees and C-suite members.

    If you are an Iowa Hospital Association member, you may subscribe below to one or both of these publications:

    Subscriptions are only available to employees and volunteers of Iowa Hospital Association hospital and health system members, associate members and ServiShare partners.