About the Illinois Health Care Association
The Illinois Health Care Association is a proactive, statewide association dedicated to helping its members achieve success in the ever-changing field of long term care. As an IHCA member, youāll benefit from top-notch, low-cost educational programs; discounts onĀ products and services; networking opportunities with a vast network of long term care professionals; and the advocacy and communication work of IHCAās experienced and knowledgeable staff. IHCA member facilities and programs that cater to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) will benefit from the advocacy work of The Center for Developmental Disabilities and Community Supports (CDDACS), an IHCA entity.
As an IHCA member, you will benefit from our public policy team that is knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated to ensuring your interests are well-represented, whether lobbying the Illinois General Assembly or working with state agencies on regulatory matters. Long term care providers in Illinois need an advocate who can affect policy, and as an IHCA member, youāll benefit from us working on your behalf. At the same time, IHCA ID/DD members have a strong voice under The Center for Developmental Disabilities and Community Supports.
Our Mission...
Founded in 1950 and led by board of directors, the Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA) is a non-profit organization comprised of licensed and certified long term care facilities fromĀ throughout the continuum of care and homes/programs for the developmentally disabled.
Educational Opportunities
Education is one of the main components of the Illinois Health Care Associationās mission statement:Ā āTo lead in advocacy and education for our members.ā
IHCA has a distinguished history of providing a variety of outstanding educational opportunities for long term care professionals and has long been recognized as a leader in its innovative yet practical approach of giving health care professionals the crucial information they need to provide the highest level of care to Illinoisā 100,000 nursing home residents.
