About IHA
Our Purpose
What We Do
We reimagine health care in Iowa for life-changing outcomes.
Since 1929, the Iowa Hospital Association has proudly served the state’s hospitals and health systems as a valued partner and steadfast advocate. IHA is a nonprofit organization and an allied member of the American Hospital Association.
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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.
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.
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.
ServiShare
A subsidiary of IHA, ServiShare provides member hospitals with a network of health care management resources and partners to make the business of health care easier, more efficient, and more economical.
Iowa Health Education and Research Foundation
A charitable nonprofit organization, IHERF is a subsidiary of IHA which raises money for scholarships to support Iowa students pursuing a health care education. IHERF also supports hospital employees who are displaced from their homes due to natural disasters.
2025 Highlights Report
We’re proud of what we achieved with our members last year to support Iowa’s hospitals and health systems and the people they serve. From advocacy and education to business intelligence, our focus is always on delivering solutions that improve health care for Iowans.