Legislative Tracker
IHCA is committed to providing its members with up-to-date, relevant information. A dedicated staff of professionals work on public policy, and state and federal legislative, regulatory and judicial initiatives.
2008 Capitol Insider Issues
| 2/08 | 2/26 | 3/4 | 3/12 | 4/8 | 4/21 |
2008 Regulatory Update: News and Views
| 4/10 | 4/16 | 4/23 | 5/2 |
Other Items of Interest
Criminal Background Checks Newsletter
Memory Bridge Initiative Newsletter
Changing the Care- Facing the Cost Newsletter
Representation
IHCA is the only long-term care association that has a presence at the State Capitol every session day. Member legislative contacts compliment the efforts of the IHCA staff.
Tracking
IHCA staff reviews the Illinois Register each week to keep members apprised of pending regulatory changes. Staff also reviews each bill and amendment introduced in the Illinois General Assembly, drafts amendments and coordinates testimony for legislative hearings. IHCA's national affiliates, the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), provide representation at the federal level.
IHCA /PAC
IHCA's Political Action Committee provides educational programs and opportunities to socialize with legislators in Springfield and in their districts. IHCA-PAC monitors the state's political climate, and raises funds to support candidates who support adequately financed, quality care.
Regulatory Expertise
IHCA staff includes several regulatory experts who provide guidance to members concerning rules and regulations and assist in resolving issues that arise during surveys. Members and staff also work with state agencies to draft and amend regulations.
IHCA representatives serve on the following:
• Long Term Care Facility Advisory Board
• Assisted Living and Shared Housing Advisory Board
• Nursing Home Administrator s Licensing and Disciplinary Board
• State Board of Health
• TRIAD
• Illinois Coalition for Nursing Resources, UAP Task Force, Nurse Aide Advisory Committee
• Illinois Foundation for Quality Health Care Medicare Consumer Advisory Committee
• Illinois Foundation for Quality Health Care 21st Century Healthy for Life Adult Immunization Coalition
• Department of Human Services Statewide Advisory Council on Developmental Disabilities
• Nursing Issues Ad Hoc Committees
• Contracts, Finance, Quality, Safe Environments, Training and Strategic Planning
2006 IHCA Annual Public Policy Report
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