Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 10

174 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 10 AT A GLANCE ILLINOIS HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION (IHCA) WHAT: A non-profit organization representing the long-term care sector WHERE: Based in Springfield, Illinois WEBSITE: www.ihca.com ILLINOIS HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION (IHCA) F ounded in 1950 and led by a 13-member board of directors, the Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA) is a non-profit organization comprised of more than 500 licensed and certified long-term care facilities and homes/programs for the developmentally disabled throughout the state. IHCA’s mission is to lead in advocacy and education for its members – something the Association team does with determination, diligence, and a great deal of passion. Business View had an enlightening conversation with Matt Hartman, Executive Director of IHCA, where he described the Association’s value to members, current projects and programs, and what they would like to achieve going forward. His insights shine a critical light on the issues for long-term health care facilities in the State of Illinois and beyond. BVM: Can you share an overview of IHCA and your current mandate? Hartman: “IHCA is an affiliate of the American Health Care Association, which has only been around about a year longer than us. We are the oldest and largest association representing our sector and profession in the State of Illinois. We’ve been headquartered in Springfield since we were established in 1950, so we have a long and storied presence in the state. The Association itself has been in the same office space for about 30 years and has a staff of 11, LEADERS IN ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION