Hospital trustees receive certification from IHA A group of 54 hospital trustees and 16 Iowa hospital boards were honored at the 2023 Iowa Hospital Association Governance Forum, April 14-15. The recognition occurred during IHA’s annual governance conference for hospital trustees and was followed later by a reception. IHA's Hospital Trustee and

Gov. Reynolds awards $13.5 million to health careers apprenticeships Gov. Kim Reynolds is expanding the Health Careers Apprenticeship Program by awarding $13.5 million. IHA advocated for the Health Careers Apprenticeship Program introduced last year to support programs in high-demand occupations in health care. The new funding will support 21 registered

Celebrate nurses at nursing leadership conference The 2023 Iowa Organization for Nursing Leadership Conference will provide an opportunity for nursing leaders to celebrate their profession, collaborate, learn and network. The program will begin with the debut of the 2023 Great Iowa Nurses recognition video, followed by an update about the

IHA releases latest hospital data trends IHA has collected data trends from 100 hospitals for January-February 2023 as compared with the same time frame in 2022: Acute discharges increased 0.9% as acute patient days decreased 3.6%. Ambulatory surgery visits (hospital-based) increased 2.5%. Average facility paid hours increased 27.9%. Average length of

CMS issues 2024 Medicare Advantage final rule The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a final rule increasing oversight of Medicare Advantage plans and better aligns them with traditional Medicare. The 2024 Medicare Advantage final rule ensures beneficiaries have access to medically necessary health care services and protects beneficiaries

Health care leaders meet with Congressman Nunn Health care representatives including hospital leaders, physical therapists, pharmacists, optometrists, nursing facilities and members of AARP attended a roundtable hosted by U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn. He used the opportunity to gather information for his legislative priorities. Rep. Nunn sits on the House Committee on Agriculture and

Register for health care attorneys spring conference The 2023 legislative session has seen several bills passed affecting hospitals. The 2023 Iowa Society of Healthcare Attorneys Spring Conference will provide updates for hospital and health care attorneys and compliance personnel about legislation and regulations. Attorneys from Baird Holm, Dorsey and Whitney,

Create authentic branding at spring marketing conference Strategic branding is an important piece of a hospital’s vision. At the 2023 Iowa Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations Spring Conference, marketing experts from Amperage Marketing and Fundraising will discuss how to create an authentic brand that incorporates organizational strategies, goals, culture

Iowa governor signs REH bill supported by Iowa Hospital Association Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a rural emergency licensure bill establishing the new hospital designation. IHA advocated for passage of the legislation throughout the legislative process. “In the last decade, more than 140 hospitals have closed in the United States.

Submit nominations for 2023 Advanced Leadership Academy Help IHA and hospitals foster health care leaders by submitting nominations to the 2023 Advanced Leadership Academy. The academy was created to support future leaders by integrating in-person learning, mentoring and networking. The 2023 cohort will be guided by Lisa Radtke, a former

IHA, Schabel Solutions offer DEI certification course Patient demographics are rapidly changing, and health care workers must be ready to meet the growing needs of more diverse communities. IHA, in partnership with Schabel Solutions, created the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Health Care Certificate Program in 2022 to positively impact patient

CON passed in Senate The Senate passed the certificate-of-need bill Wednesday evening. The bill contains several problematic provisions stripping away the thoughtful review of adding health care facilities and services in the state. These provisions include removing the certificate-of-need requirement for: All new ambulatory surgical centers that can be built for less