Don’t go into budget season blind. IHCA’s 2026 Wage and Benefits Survey, powered by BCG, is now open to Iowa skilled nursing, nursing facility and care continuum providers. Participating facilities can purchase the final report for $100, compared to $400 for nonparticipating facilities — a savings of $300. By participating, your facility will also help build valuable Iowa-specific data that providers can use to benchmark wages and benefits by position, region and other key characteristics. The final report will be available through IHCA in mid-October.
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CNAonline, powered by Academic Platforms, is an IHCA endorsed product that offers online CNA courses. The program allows students to complete coursework online for greater flexibility while reducing costs related to classroom time, transportation and staffing. It also includes online instructor support and on-site lab and clinical training, helping employers attract students and monitor their progress.
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Join us for the 2026 IHCA Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 11:00 a.m. – noon in the Salon DE room at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, held in conjunction with the 2026 IHCA Convention. Be among the first to hear the announcement of the 2027 IHCA Board of Trustees and sector-specific cabinets and earn 1.0 CEU for attending. The 2026 IHCA Annual Business Meeting is sponsored by Brighton Consulting Group, Enrollment Support from IHCA Provider Solutions and GeneID.
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Interested in getting involved with IHCA? Nominations for 2027 cabinets, committees and advisory councils are due Monday, Aug. 31. Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or a colleague to help shape the association’s advocacy, education, quality initiatives and member services while building leadership experience and professional connections. Cabinet appointments will be announced during IHCA’s Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, while committee and advisory council appointees will be notified in November. Terms begin in January 2027.
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Join us for the 2026 IHCA Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 11:00 a.m. – noon in the Salon DE room at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, held in conjunction with the 2026 IHCA Convention. Be among the first to hear the announcement of the 2027 IHCA Board of Trustees and sector-specific cabinets and earn 1.0 CEU for attending. The 2026 IHCA Annual Business Meeting is sponsored by Brighton Consulting Group, Enrollment Support from IHCA Provider Solutions and GeneID.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Endorsed Product, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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Enter for a chance to win one of three complimentary registrations to IHCA’s 2026 Convention and Trade Show, courtesy of Enrollment Support from IHCA Provider Solutions! To enter, simply review the IHCA Member Benefits webpage, complete the short quiz and submit your answers by this Friday, Aug. 21. Winners will be notified by Aug. 25 — before Convention early registration rates increase on Aug. 28.
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IHCA is accepting nominations for its 2027 cabinets, committees and advisory councils through Aug. 31, 2026. Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or a colleague to help shape the association’s advocacy, education, quality initiatives and member services while building leadership experience and professional connections. Cabinet appointments will be announced during IHCA’s Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, while committee and advisory council appointees will be notified in November. Terms begin in January 2027. Cabinet appointments will be announced during IHCA’s Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
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Join us for the 2026 IHCA Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 11:00 a.m. – noon in the Salon DE room at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, held in conjunction with the 2026 IHCA Convention. Be among the first to hear the announcement of the 2027 IHCA Board of Trustees and sector-specific cabinets and earn 1.0 CEU for attending. The 2026 IHCA Annual Business Meeting is sponsored by Brighton Consulting Group and Enrollment Support from IHCA Provider Solutions.
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Lee Agency has specialized in insurance and risk management for senior living communities for nearly 30 years, partnering with hundreds of providers across the Midwest. Their team, which includes registered nurses and a claims and risk manager, offers CMS-compliant resources such as emergency planning, policy development and staff training. As an IHCA Endorsed Product, Lee Agency works closely with members to ensure quality coverage and effective claims handling.
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Enter for a chance to win one of three complimentary registrations to IHCA's 2026 Convention and Trade Show, courtesy of Enrollment Support, an IHCA Provider Solutions service. Simply review the IHCA Member Benefits webpage, complete the short quiz and submit your answers by Friday, Aug. 21 to be entered into the drawing. Additionally, get a head start on planning for IHCA’s 2026 Convention and Trade Show by exploring the full three-day schedule, including education sessions, special events and other conference highlights.
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Join us for the 2026 IHCA Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 11:00 a.m.–noon in the Salon DE Room at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, held in conjunction with the 2026 IHCA Convention. Be among the first to hear the announcement of the 2027 IHCA Board of Trustees and sector-specific cabinets and earn 1.0 CEU for attending. The 2026 IHCA Annual Business Meeting is sponsored by Brighton Consulting Group and IHCA Provider Solutions Enrollment Support.
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IHCA is now accepting nominations for its 2027 cabinets, committees and advisory councils through Aug. 31, 2026. Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or a colleague to help shape the association’s advocacy, education, quality initiatives and member services while building leadership experience and professional connections. Cabinet appointments will be announced during IHCA’s Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, while committee and advisory council appointees will be notified in November. Terms begin in January 2027. Cabinet appointments will be announced during IHCA’s Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
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IHCA’s newest endorsed product – ReadyCNA – provides nursing facility and assisted living members with a flexible, engaging option for training the next generation of certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Through ReadyCNA’s partnership with AHCA/NCAL, IHCA nursing facility and assisted living members receive a discounted ReadyCNA student license rate of $450 per student, compared to the regular rate of $600.
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust HPSI Purchasing Services for quality products and services at a low price.
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Enter for a chance to win one of three complimentary registrations to IHCA's 2026 Convention and Trade Show, courtesy of Enrollment Support, an IHCA Provider Solutions service. Simply review the IHCA Member Benefits webpage, complete the short quiz and submit your answers by Friday, Aug. 21 to be entered into the drawing.
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IHCA's Home Care Accreditation Program recognizes home care agencies that demonstrate excellence by meeting comprehensive operational and quality standards. Congratulations to Bethany at Home in Story City on becoming the second agency to earn this distinction, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality supportive care.
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Empower your employees with financial stability by providing them access to their wages sooner, offering free one-on-one financial counseling and enabling them to start a savings plan. With Payactiv, an IHCA-endorsed partner, you can implement a financial wellness program that benefits both your staff and your organization.
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IHCA is now accepting nominations for its 2027 cabinets, committees and advisory councils through Aug. 31, 2026. Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or a colleague to help shape the association’s advocacy, education, quality initiatives and member services while building leadership experience and professional connections.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Endorsed Product, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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Lee Agency has specialized in insurance and risk management for senior living communities for nearly 30 years, partnering with hundreds of providers across the Midwest. Their team, which includes registered nurses and a claims and risk manager, offers CMS-compliant resources such as emergency planning, policy development and staff training. As an IHCA Endorsed Product, Lee Agency works closely with members to ensure quality coverage and effective claims handling.
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Planning is underway for this year’s National Assisted Living Week (NALW), taking place Sept. 13–19. A variety of official products, recognition gifts, decorations and promotional resources are now available to help communities celebrate residents, tenants, staff, families, volunteers and community partners. Start planning now with the official planning guide and promotional toolkit.
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BCG Research, an IHCA Endorsed Product and Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor, helps long-term care providers measure patient, resident and staff satisfaction through standardized surveys. They offer CoreQ and customized survey options, along with reporting support to help facilities track and understand results.
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Through an exclusive partnership between AHCA/NCAL and Compass Total Benefit Solutions, IHCA nursing facility and assisted living members have access to innovative, ACA-compliant employee health and insurance programs that are benefit-rich, easy to administer and usable by employees from day one.
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The Iowa Long Term Care Risk Management Association (ILTCRMA) is a self-insured association established in 1991 to provide workers’ compensation coverage for Iowa’s long-term care industry. Administered by Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc., it offers competitive rates and comprehensive risk management services and encourages active member participation to help control costs.
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Nominations are due this Saturday, June 27, for IHCA members in good standing who are interested in serving on the 2027 IHCA Board of Trustees. The nomination form must be submitted by June 27, with voting taking place July 31 through Sept. 8 and newly elected leaders announced at the IHCA Annual Business Meeting during the 2026 Convention on Sept. 15. Positions open include Board officers as well as chair and vice-chair roles for the skilled nursing, assisted living, home care and care continuum provider cabinets.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Endorsed Product, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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Nominations are due next week for IHCA members in good standing who are interested in serving on the 2027 IHCA Board of Trustees. The nomination form must be submitted by June 27, with voting taking place July 31 through Sept. 8 and newly elected leaders announced at the IHCA Annual Business Meeting during the 2026 Convention on Sept. 15. Positions open include Board officers as well as chair and vice-chair roles for the skilled nursing, assisted living, home care and care continuum provider cabinets.
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Planning is underway for this year’s National Assisted Living Week, taking place Sept. 13–19. A variety of official products, recognition gifts, decorations and promotional resources are now available to help communities celebrate residents, tenants, staff, families, volunteers and community partners. Start planning now with the official planning guide and promotional toolkit.
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Lee Agency has specialized in insurance and risk management for senior living communities for nearly 30 years, partnering with hundreds of providers across the Midwest. Their team, which includes registered nurses and a claims and risk manager, offers CMS-compliant resources such as emergency planning, policy development and staff training. As an IHCA Endorsed Product, Lee Agency works closely with members to ensure quality coverage and effective claims handling.
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Nominations are open for IHCA members in good standing who are interested in serving on the 2027 IHCA Board of Trustees. The nomination form must be submitted by June 27, with voting taking place July 31 through Sept. 8 and newly elected leaders announced at the IHCA Annual Business Meeting during the 2026 Convention on Sept. 15. Positions open include Board officers as well as chair and vice-chair roles for the skilled nursing, assisted living, home care and care continuum provider cabinets.
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Cancer Screen Iowa is a statewide awareness initiative focused on increasing participation in recommended cancer screenings across Iowa. The initiative provides clear education about when individuals should be screened, why early detection matters and how routine preventive care can improve health outcomes.
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BCG Research, an IHCA Endorsed Product and Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor, helps long-term care providers measure patient, resident and staff satisfaction through standardized surveys. They offer CoreQ and customized survey options, along with reporting support to help facilities track and understand results.
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Through an exclusive partnership between AHCA/NCAL and Compass Total Benefit Solutions, IHCA nursing facility and assisted living members have access to innovative, ACA-compliant employee health and insurance programs that are benefit-rich, easy to administer and usable by employees from day one.
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CNAonline, powered by Academic Platforms, is an IHCA endorsed product that offers online CNA courses. The program allows students to complete coursework online for greater flexibility while reducing costs related to classroom time, transportation and staffing. It also includes online instructor support and on-site lab and clinical training, helping employers attract students and monitor their progress.
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Nominations are open for IHCA members in good standing who are interested in serving on the 2027 IHCA Board of Trustees. The nomination form must be submitted by June 27, with voting taking place July 31 through Sept. 8 and newly elected leaders announced at the IHCA Annual Business Meeting during the 2026 Convention on Sept. 15. Positions open include Board officers as well as chair and vice-chair roles for the skilled nursing, assisted living, home care and care continuum provider cabinets.
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IHCA Foundation scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year close this Sunday. These scholarship opportunities are for individuals pursuing or advancing a career in long-term care. Designed to support both current long-term care professionals and high school seniors planning to enter the field, these scholarships help invest in the future of long-term care.
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Nominations are open for IHCA members in good standing who are interested in serving on the 2027 IHCA Board of Trustees. The nomination form must be submitted by June 27, with voting taking place July 31 through Sept. 8 and newly elected leaders announced at the IHCA Annual Business Meeting during the 2026 Convention on Sept. 15. Positions open include Board officers as well as chair and vice-chair roles for the skilled nursing, assisted living, home care and care continuum provider cabinets.
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Lee Agency has specialized in insurance and risk management for senior living communities for nearly 30 years, partnering with hundreds of providers across the Midwest. Their team, which includes registered nurses and a claims and risk manager, offers CMS-compliant resources such as emergency planning, policy development and staff training. As an IHCA Endorsed Product, Lee Agency works closely with members to ensure quality coverage and effective claims handling.
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Nominations are now open for IHCA members in good standing who are interested in serving on the 2027 IHCA Board of Trustees. The nomination form must be submitted by June 27, with voting taking place July 31 through Sept. 8 and newly elected leaders announced at the IHCA Annual Business Meeting during the 2026 Convention on Sept. 15. Positions open include Board officers as well as chair and vice-chair roles for the skilled nursing, assisted living, home care and care continuum provider cabinets.
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust HPSI Purchasing Services for quality products and services at a low price.
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Empower your employees with financial stability by providing them access to their wages sooner, offering free one-on-one financial counseling and enabling them to start a savings plan. With Payactiv, an IHCA-endorsed partner, you can implement a financial wellness program that benefits both your staff and your organization.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Endorsed Product, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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National Skilled Nursing Care Week, May 10–16, 2026, celebrates the compassion, growth and connections that define skilled nursing care through this year’s theme, “Moments in Bloom.” IHCA invites you to showcase your everyday moments of care. Submit photos to the IHCA communications team by this Friday, May 1, including your facility name and contact information, for a chance to be featured on IHCA’s social media channels. Additionally, IHCA is providing ready-to-use social media graphics and encouraging members to share photos of their celebrations for a chance to be featured. Facilities can also access additional planning tools and promotional resources from AHCA to enhance their week.
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IHCA is pleased to share that two IHCA members have been appointed by Governor Reynolds to serve on the Iowa Board of Nursing Home Administrators: BJ Baskerville of West Ridge Care Center and Lori Baranowski of Campbell Street Services. IHCA congratulates both appointees and appreciates their commitment to strengthening the long-term care profession.
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Lee Agency has specialized in insurance and risk management for senior living communities for nearly 30 years, partnering with hundreds of providers across the Midwest. Their team, which includes registered nurses and a claims and risk manager, offers CMS-compliant resources such as emergency planning, policy development and staff training. As an IHCA Endorsed Product, Lee Agency works closely with members to ensure quality coverage and effective claims handling.
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National Skilled Nursing Care Week, May 10–16, 2026, celebrates the compassion, growth and connections that define skilled nursing care through this year’s theme, “Moments in Bloom.” IHCA is providing ready-to-use social media graphics and encouraging members to share photos of their celebrations for a chance to be featured. Facilities can also access additional planning tools and promotional resources from AHCA to enhance their week.
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The Iowa Long Term Care Risk Management Association (ILTCRMA) is a self-insured association established in 1991 to provide workers’ compensation coverage for Iowa’s long-term care industry. Administered by Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc., it offers competitive rates and comprehensive risk management services and encourages active member participation to help control costs.
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Prairie View Campus, an IHCA member, is turning a vacant memory care unit into a shared space with a childcare center, creating daily interaction between residents and children. The project aims to reduce isolation, boost resident engagement and meet a local childcare need — a creative approach IHCA is excited to see from its members.
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IHCA is pleased to welcome Madeleine Murphy to the team as Communications Coordinator. After beginning her time with IHCA as an intern in December, Madeleine transitioned into a full-time role this spring, where she supports the association’s communications and education efforts. IHCA is excited to have Madeleine on board and looks forward to the contributions she will make in supporting members and advancing the association’s mission.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Endorsed Product, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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Lee Agency has specialized in insurance and risk management for senior living communities for nearly 30 years, partnering with hundreds of providers across the Midwest. Their team, which includes registered nurses and a claims and risk manager, offers CMS-compliant resources such as emergency planning, policy development and staff training. As an IHCA Endorsed Product, Lee Agency works closely with members to ensure quality coverage and effective claims handling.
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On Thursday, March 12, IHCA held its monthly Home Care Provider Update Call to discuss important developments in home health and home care. Conversation covered the OASIS E-2 system, changes to patient care measures and surveys, key bills moving through state legislature, Spring Conference announcements and medication error reporting and denials.
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BCG Research, an IHCA Endorsed Product and Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor, helps long-term care providers measure patient, resident and staff satisfaction through standardized surveys. They offer CoreQ and customized survey options, along with reporting support to help facilities track and understand results. Through IHCA Provider Solutions, members can access these trusted services to improve operations and outcomes.
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Through an exclusive partnership between AHCA/NCAL and Compass Total Benefit Solutions, IHCA nursing facility and assisted living members have access to innovative, ACA-compliant employee health and insurance programs that are benefit-rich, easy to administer and usable by employees from day one.
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AHCA has launched the its National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) planning guide, promotional toolkit and themed products to help facilities plan and promote celebrations taking place May 10–16, 2026. The materials provide ideas for organizing activities, engaging media and elected officials, using official graphics and sharing stories to highlight the week.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Endorsed Product, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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Lee Agency has specialized in insurance and risk management for senior living communities for nearly 30 years, partnering with hundreds of providers across the Midwest. Their team, which includes registered nurses and a claims and risk manager, offers CMS-compliant resources such as emergency planning, policy development and staff training. As an IHCA Endorsed Product, Lee Agency works closely with members to ensure quality coverage and effective claims handling.
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust HPSI Purchasing Services for quality products and services at a low price.
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Empower your employees with financial stability by providing them access to their wages sooner, offering free one-on-one financial counseling and enabling them to start a savings plan. With Payactiv, an IHCA-endorsed partner, you can implement a financial wellness program that benefits both your staff and your organization.
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