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March 28, 2023, Des Moines – 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. Most of those hospitals

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

Iowa news What the passage of Senate File 75 means for Keokuk Worried about the risk of rural hospital closures nationwide, which has risen to more than 30%, Congress created a rural emergency hospital designation in December 2020. Now in place and enacted, state legislatures can create state licensing and

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

Iowa news Tom Clark begins new job as MercyOne Western Iowa president Tom Clark, 62, was tapped this winter to become the president of MercyOne Western Iowa, the division of the Iowa-based MercyOne health system that includes MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and MercyOne’s various clinics in the area. Formerly an

Iowa news An Iowa high schooler invented an infection-detecting suture. Now she’s a CEO Dasia Taylor is one of USA Today’s Women of the Year, a recognition of women who have made a significant impact in their communities. This achievement stems from her groundbreaking invention she debuted in prestigious science

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

Contact your senator about CON The IHA advocacy team sent a new action alert yesterday asking members to email their senators about the certificate-of-need legislation that is eligible for floor debate. Senate File 506 increases the capital expenditure threshold from $1.5 million to $3.5 million now, and up to $5 million

Iowa news Girl collects 10,000 cans of Play-Doh for Blank Children’s Hospital Blank Children’s Hospital just got a lot more colorful with 10,000 cans of Play-Doh. It took one month for third grader Maggie Mahoney to reach her goal of collecting 10,000 cans for children in the hospital. “Maggie’s Play-Doh

Register for June leadership webinar Creating strong workplace teams involves creating psychological contracts between leaders and their staff. The June Lessons in Leadership webinar will explore this unwritten contract and its role in creating commitment and improving employee experience. Ryan Gallik, founder of Ryan Gallik and Associates, and Michael Stahl,