Illinois Health Care Association

02/20/2026

IHCA Public Policy Bridges The Gap Between Legislators and Members.
www.ihca.com/legislative

02/20/2026

Excellence in Action Symposium | Feb., 25th | 9:30AM - 3:00PM

Join IHCA for our virtual Excellence in Action Symposium for long term care professionals who are committed to advancing excellence in resident care, regulatory performance, and organizational leadership. This event will also cover issues relating to quality, CMS 5-Star Ratings, Emergency Preparedness, Leadership, and much more.

If you're an administrator, nurse, department leader, owner or someone who works in the LTC sector, you should attend this Excellence in Action Symposium!

Register today!
https://members.ihca.com/ap/Events/Register/4lFjKjEuRCMCx

2026 Symposium Speakers:
Kristin Thrun | Jordan Healthcare - Leadership/Workforce
Jana Broughton | Superior Health Alliance – Beyond the Binder: Testing and Auditing Emergency Readiness
Michelle Stuercke | TCM Consulting & Management – CMS 5-Star Quality Ratings
Jaime Rutledge | HFS Bureau of Long Term Care – Quality Programs for SLPs
Matt Werner | M. Werner Consulting – Quality Payments for SNFs

02/20/2026

Caregivers Day | February 20, 2026
Whether you're someone taking care of a loved one or this is your profession, today and everyday we recognize the tremendous work and love you pour into caring for others - thank you!
https://caregiverdoc.com/national-caregivers-day/

02/20/2026

New study warns that the Apple Watch's high blood pressure alert has gaps, especially for seniors who use them to monitor their BP.

TUESDAY, Feb. 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new feature of the Apple Watch allows the device to passively track blood flow and notify users they might have high

02/19/2026

More hybrid quality measures data collection likely ahead for nursing homes.
https://skillednursingnews.com/2026/02/were-not-through-more-hybrid-qm-data-collection-likely-ahead-for-nursing-homes/

02/19/2026

The U.S. is facing a demographic squeeze with a rapidly aging population, fewer younger workers to support it and a shortage of caregivers.
https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/02/16/can-america-afford-the-elderly-deep-dive/

Americans are living longer, but these extended twilight years puts a strain on systems already bursting at the seams.

02/18/2026

IHCA Monthly Lunch & Learn Series | March 17, 2026
"Tracking and Trending for Infection Control"
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02/18/2026

Using flexibility to inspire loyalty among female skilled nursing leaders.
https://www.mcknights.com/news/using-flexibility-to-inspire-loyalty-among-female-skilled-nursing-leaders/

02/18/2026

Congress is taking legislative efforts to try to strengthen and sustain the physician workforce, especially as it relates to senior care.

Several pieces of legislation could help address issues that contribute to burnout experienced by physicians who care for older adults.

02/18/2026

Just when providers thought they had driven a stake through its heart, buried it six feet under and moved on to other headaches, the federal staffing mandate has returned.
https://www.mcknights.com/daily-editors-notes/mandate/

02/17/2026

How landscaping can become the main attraction for seniors and put your facility in high demand.
https://www.multihousingnews.com/how-landscape-design-and-science-augment-senior-housing-demand/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQBw-1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJrbUx4cHBabmtKMW11ZGxSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkb0iQqKvuo92MLG_Nq-odo6HayLM5oNexPhLowGzg5FAd9SSnkZofEkp5Hh_aem_r1p0L72RCtgjaMfWpQAu3g

02/17/2026

For older adults and people living with chronic illness, disability, or cognitive change, consistency is not just comforting - it's stabilizing.
https://www.ltcnews.com/articles/why-consistency-matters-health-well-being-as-you-age