Executive Health Care Leadership Institute

A transformative leadership journey for Iowa health care professionals
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, BCG Data Services.

Unlock the core of resilient, mission-driven leadership through a powerful year-long experience rooted in self-discovery, purpose and practical application. The IHCA Executive Health Care Leadership Institute is designed to challenge, inspire and equip current and emerging senior care leaders to build cohesive teams, drive strategic outcomes and model lasting influence across their organizations.

This program includes a mix of in-person and live digital sessions that you can attend in the comfort of your own home or office. Applications for the 2025-2026 Executive Health Care Leadership Institute are open now through May 31, 2025.

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ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Jerald Cosey, HFA

Jerald Cosey, HFA, founder of J.Cosey Speaks, brings over a decade of experience as a licensed HFA and senior health care operational leader, merging his extensive background in pharmaceutical sales leadership with a passion for advancing senior health care through mindset and skillset development as a speaker, consultant, author and trainer/coach.

Kimber Larson, MSN, RN

Kimber Larson, MSN, RN, is the Quality Improvement Director at Iowa Health Care Association. Kimber has over 28 years of acute, post-acute and long-term care experience. She has worked as a CNA and LPN Instructor, MDS Nurse, Infection Prevention Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing and Post-Acute Care Coordinator in a hospital setting working with the Accountable Care Organization. She is knowledgeable regarding issues related to care transitions, quality improvement, infection control and clinical practice in the post-acute care setting.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

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DateTopicLocation
Aug. 27–28, 2025Kickoff Workshop – Mission-Centered Leadership BCG Education Center, IHCA
Sept. 11, 2025General Webinar – Time to Lead: Prioritizing What Matters Virtual
Oct. 1, 2025Quality Improvement WorkshopVirtual
Oct. 15, 2025EHLI Webinar – Teachable Point of View: Part 1Virtual
Nov. 19, 2025EHLI Webinar – Teachable Point of View: Part 2Virtual
Jan. 7, 2026Quality Improvement WorkshopVirtual
Jan. 14, 2026General Webinar – Leading with Purpose: The Three C’s Framework Virtual
February 2026 (Date TBD)Day on the HillIHCA
Feb. 18, 2026EHLI Webinar – Leading with Logic and VisionVirtual
March 11, 2026Quality Improvement WorkshopVirtual
April 15, 2026Quality Improvement WorkshopVirtual
June 10, 2026Finale Workshop – Model the Behavior, Magnify the Impact BCG Education Center, IHCA
June 11, 2026Graduation + Final PresentationBCG Education Center, IHCA
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM DETAILS

Program enhancements
Designed to extend learning beyond the classroom and empower lasting leadership impact

As part of their leadership journey, participants will also receive:

  • Certification of completion through the Five STAR Leadership Academy.
  • A personalized Five STAR Leadership Academy workbook to serve as a leadership reference guide.
  • A complimentary signed copy of Becoming a Five S.T.A.R. Leader by Jerald Cosey.
  • Access to completed courses from their program year via the J.Cosey Speaks training library.
  • One complimentary individual leadership coaching session during the program year, with an option for a discounted follow-up session after graduation.

CEUs + registration fee

  • Program provides opportunity to earn up to 36.0 CEUs
  • Registration fee is $1,500 for one individual or $2,500 for two individuals for the same organization
Iowa Total Care Executive Health Care Leadership Institute Scholarship

This scholarship, made possible by Iowa Total Care, is for leaders at IHCA member organizations interested in attending the IHCA Executive Health Care Leadership Institute.

Scholarships will be offered to provide for the registration fee to participate in the IHCA Executive Health Care Leadership Institute. A total of nine scholarships are available. Applications for this scholarship program are open now through May 31, 2025.

Learn more about the scholarship opportunity

Questions?

For questions and additional information, contact IHCA’s Kimber Larson at [email protected] or 515-978-2204.