IHCA Home Care Cabinet

The Home Care (HC) Cabinet of the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) is established to serve as a specialized advisory group to the IHCA Board of Trustees. This cabinet contemplates issues and opportunities facing the HC sector, advises the Board of Trustees on the issues and works to support IHCA's mission of advancing high-quality care across the continuum of services, specifically within the HC sector.

The nomination period for IHCA’s 2026 leadership groups has ended. All nominations will be reviewed by the IHCA Executive Committee Chair. Selected individuals will be notified by November 2025, with terms beginning in January 2026. Nominations for 2027 will open in the summer of 2026.

Cabinet Purpose

The HC Cabinet exists to advise the IHCA Board of Trustees on issues, trends and policy matters affecting HC providers.

The cabinet will:

  • Ensure the voice of HC providers is well represented within the association.
  • Inform IHCA member services as they relate to the HC sector.
  • Work to promote best practices and innovations in the delivery of HC services.   

Cabinet Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the HC Cabinet include:

  • Identifying and discuss legislative, regulatory, and member service priorities for Home Care providers.
  • Providing input to the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) staff on the strategic direction of home care-related initiatives.
  • Acting as a liaison between home health providers and the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Board of Trustees.

Membership Qualifications

Cabinet members should:

  • Represent a licensed HC agency in good membership standing and in a leadership role (e.g., administrator, executive director, CEO, owner).
  • Demonstrate knowledge of HC operations, regulations and industry needs.  
  • Participate actively in meetings and decision-making processes.

Composition

IHCA's HC Cabinet will be composed of six members:

  • Chair
  • Vice-Chair
  • Immediate Past Chair
  • Three Director-At-Large positions

Meeting Frequency and Communication Channels

The cabinet will meet not less than one time per year, with additional meetings scheduled as necessary and convened by the cabinet chair.

The HC Cabinet Chair and Vice-Chair will serve on the IHCA Board of Trustees and serve as the communication bridge to the cabinet. A dedicated IHCA staff liaison will support the cabinet. IHCA may use secure platforms (e.g., online member portals, email lists, and/or IHCA Communities) to share documents and updates.

Outcomes

The HC Cabinet is expected to produce the following key outcomes:

  • Strategic Influence: Inform IHCA HC-related strategies and advocacy efforts.
  • Policy Advocacy: Develop and recommend policy solutions and position papers for the HC sector.
  • Sector Representation: Ensure the unique needs, challenges and innovations of the HC sector are consistently represented in IHCA decisions and public positions.
  • Member Support: Increase member engagement and education around HC best practices. 
  • Collaboration: Promote cross-sector collaboration with other IHCA cabinets.  
  • Quality Improvement: Foster continuous improvement in the delivery of HC services.