Magnifying the voices of senior living to improve resident care
From the Indiana General Assembly to regulatory agencies to the United States Congress, our team of professionals advocates for your communities and residents. We track and develop policy that impact senior living operations and clinical care and ensure that you, our members, know about these developments and have opportunities to make your voices heard.
It is critical for leaders of government to hear directly from you, both as providers of care and as constituents. Our team can help you make these connections and have a positive impact on public policy.
COVID-19
We are closely monitoring the news and guidance concerning COVID-19 and are working with the Governor’s office, the Indiana State Department of Health and AHCA/NCAL, to ensure our member providers receive the necessary guidance to care for the most vulnerable Hoosiers during this public health emergency. Visit our COVID-19 information hub daily to access the latest updates.
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2020 Election Update and 2021 Legislative Priorities
On November 3, 2020, Indiana’s general election was held, resulting in Governor Eric Holcomb securing a second term with 57% of the vote. The other statewide position on the ballot was Indiana’s Attorney General, which Republican Todd Rokita won with 58% of the vote. Todd Rokita previously served as Indiana’s Secretary of State and Congressman for the 4th District.
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Active Issues
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Before and since the June 2018 rollout of the brokered NEMT service for Indiana Medicaid recipients, IHCA/INCAL has been leading the charge for change and improvement.
Long Term Services and Supports Reform
As IHCA/INCAL continues to prohibit managed care companies from managing the health of our frail and vulnerable population, Indiana Medicaid is engaging IHCA/INCAL and other stakeholders to begin redesigning Medicaid for the aged and disabled populations to provide both community and institutional services. This will be a multi-year project that commenced during the summer of 2019.
Certificate of Need
As Indiana restarts a Certificate of Need process for nursing facilities, you can check here for the latest information on the new process.
Sepsis Prevention and Treatment
As a result of House Enrolled Act 1275 a Sepsis Treatment Guidelines Task Force has been assembled by the Indiana State Department of Health. IHCA/INCAL is active in this task force and you can learn here about the work being performed.
Questions?
Contact Zach Cattell, IHCA/INCAL President