Illinois Health Care Association

06/02/2026

Nursing students aren’t avoiding long-term care. They aren’t seeing it.
https://www.mcknights.com/blogs/guest-columns/nursing-students-arent-avoiding-long-term-care-they-arent-seeing-it/

06/02/2026

ANA and nine other nursing organizations file a lawsuit in response to a policy, starting July 1, that excludes post-baccalaureate nursing degree programs from the advanced degree programs eligible for an exemption from student loan borrowing limits.
https://skillednursingnews.com/2026/06/american-nurses-association-9-other-groups-sue-dept-of-education-over-loan-limit-rule/

06/02/2026

When caregivers feel supported, protected and valued, they are better equipped to deliver high-quality care.

Learn how long-term care leaders are strengthening resident and caregiver safety through training, communication and systemwide safety initiatives.

06/01/2026

The 2026 Annual ID/DD Symposium starts this Wednesday, June 3rd!

Whether you decide to attend in person ( Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center in Springfield, IL) or you attend virtually, make sure you register today.

For more information or to register, you can contact Ashley Caldwell at the IHCA Office (217-528-6455 or [email protected]) or register at the link below.

https://illinoishealthcareassociation.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/details/the-center-s-id-dd-symposium-2026-1733005

06/01/2026

The PEPPER reports will reveal how often and to what extent facilities are billing traditional Medicare for key therapy and nursing services, and how long they’re keeping patients in-house.

CMS aid Thursday it will relaunch PEPPER reports for all provider types in “coming months,” restoring an important tool many nursing homes use for internal compliance and auditing purposes.

06/01/2026

Ray, who is 100 years young, is proving that you're never too old to attend prom!
https://abcnews.com/GMA/Living/100-year-veteran-attends-1st-prom-80-years/story?id=133214627

A World War II veteran attended his first prom this May, over 80 years after he missed his own high school prom.

05/29/2026

These four female CEOs share tips for tackling six pressing issues facing senior living leaders.
https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/4-ceos-share-tips-for-tackling-6-pressing-issues-facing-senior-living-leaders/

05/29/2026

IHCA Lunch & Learn: June 16, 2026
"Beyond Rates: The Power of Balance"

This Lunch & Learn series will provide a strategic framework for strengthening financial performance by effectively balancing revenue optimization with disciplined cost control. Participants will gain insight into proven, practical strategies that can be implemented immediately to reduce expenses—without compromising quality of care or operational integrity.

Our presenter is Megan Kester, an award-winning Purchasing Consultant and accomplished consultative sales leader, mentor and subject matter expert with nearly two decades of experience serving senior living and healthcare organizations. Currently, Megan is a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) Purchasing Consultant with HPSI and specializes in helping providers improve financial performance through strategic supplier alignment, cost control, and long-term relationship development.

You can join this session by registering here: https://illinoishealthcareassociation.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/details/ihca-lunch-learn-series-beyond-rates-the-power-of-balance-1630259

05/29/2026

Yes, SLPs help elderly individuals regain or improve abilities such as communicating and swallowing, but they also enhance patients’ ability to think clearly and connect socially.
https://www.mcknights.com/daily-editors-notes/nursing-home-speech-therapy-treatment-that-leaves-you-speechless/

05/29/2026

Caregivers need care too, especially when it comes to sleep.

Finding time to sleep is one of the hardest things for a caregiver to do, but these six reasons demonstrate why caregiver respite should be a priority in any elder care plan.