IACP: Iowa Association of Community Providers

04/10/2026

Thank you to all who made the time to attend IACP Hill Day 2026 on April 9, 2026. After being snowed out earlier this session, we truly appreciated everyone’s flexibility and commitment to rescheduling and showing up.

We’re grateful to the legislators who took time from their busy schedules to meet with us and discuss the importance of sustainable, community-based services across Iowa. These conversations are essential to ensuring Iowans can continue to access the supports they need to live, work, and thrive in their communities.

Our advocacy efforts are guided by clear policy priorities, which you can view here:
👉 https://www.iowaproviders.org/policy-priorities

To all advocates across Iowa: Thank you for your partnership, persistence, and dedication to strengthening community-based services in our state.

03/18/2026

Iowa’s community-based disability and behavioral health providers are navigating ongoing system change—and they’re actively seeking trusted partners to help them strengthen operations, adapt to new expectations, and plan for what’s ahead.

If your business helps organizations become more efficient, more effective, and better positioned for the future, there’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

By becoming an IACP Strategic Business Partner, you can connect directly with providers across Iowa, build valuable relationships, and be part of strengthening community-based services.

Learn more about how you can get involved. https://www.iowaproviders.org/strategic-business-partner-membership

03/15/2026

Our Hill Day for tomorrow, Monday, March 16th, is canceled due to the weather. We at IACP appreciate the understanding of all who were planning to attend, and ultimately want to ensure that everyone remains safe.

There are many ways to advocate! Consider a call, email, or inviting your legislator to learn more about your organization. Stay tuned as we seek to secure another date in April.

02/26/2026

We love supporting our members’ advocacy whenever we can, and we were proud to stand with LSI during their Hill Day at the Iowa Statehouse.

IACP CEO Ben Shuberg joined LSI CEO Senator Renee Hardman and advocates from across the state to help elevate the voices of those working every day to support children, families, and communities. Showing up together matters—and we’re grateful for the opportunity to support our members as they engage policymakers and share the impact of their work. 💙🏛️

📸 Pictured: Ben Shuberg and LSI CEO Senator Renee Hardman

02/25/2026

🎉 Today we kick off the 2026 IACP Leadership Cohort! 🎉

IACP is excited to welcome an outstanding group of leaders who are committed to strengthening and shaping the future of the behavioral health and disability services sector.

This year-long, in-person cohort is designed to build advanced executive skills—supporting strategic thinking, operational excellence, and resilient organizational cultures. Over the coming months, participants will engage in meaningful learning, peer connection, and real-world application that will be a true game changer for their organizations.

Here’s to a year of growth, collaboration, and leadership. Welcome to the 2026 cohort! 👏

02/05/2026

IACP members deliver essential supports in all 99 counties across Iowa. These services depend on Medicaid rates that keep pace with actual costs. When rates are not reviewed regularly, access to care and workforce stability are put at risk.

This brief video explains why consistent rate reviews matter—and why IACP supports House Study Bill 621. This legislation provides a practical, transparent approach to ensuring rates are reviewed in a timely and sustainable way.

Let your legislators know you support HSB 621 (link in comments).

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12/08/2025

⏰ Don’t miss out!

There’s still time to become an IACP member for 2026—and receive the rest of 2025 free—but this limited-time offer ends soon.

Membership gives your organization direct access to:

Communications – Timely updates on industry news, regulatory changes, and statewide opportunities.

Leadership Connection – Regular webinars and conference calls with Iowa HHS, MCOs, and provider leaders—keeping you informed and connected.

Training Support – Events for executives, supervisors, and direct support professionals to strengthen your workforce and improve service quality.

Secure your seat before the year ends and start 2026 with the support to navigate what's ahead.

12/02/2025

Last month, IACP CEO Ben Shuberg was honored to join the panel From DC to Iowa: How Policy Shifts Will Impact the Disability Community, hosted by The Harkin Institute.

Ben shared Iowa’s provider perspective—highlighting how federal policy decisions shape access, funding, and the long-term stability of community-based services across our state.

This important conversation explored major issues on the horizon, including anticipated HCBS waiver reforms, workforce and reimbursement challenges, and the evolving federal landscape that will impact how Iowans with disabilities receive services.

IACP is grateful for opportunities like this to elevate the voices of Iowa’s providers and ensure our members stay ahead of the changes coming from Washington. Our commitment remains clear: strong advocacy, informed leadership, and a steadfast focus on ensuring every Iowan can live, work, and thrive in the community of their choice.

11/18/2025

Being part of IACP means being informed, connected, and supported. Through your IACP membership, you also become a member of two national associations: The National Council for Mental Wellbeing and ANCOR.

Join for 2026 and get the rest of 2025 free, giving your organization immediate access to training, advocacy, and the IACP network that drives progress in Iowa and beyond.

Because together, we make community possible for all. 💙

👉https://www.iowaproviders.org/provider-membership

11/14/2025

Why join IACP? Because together, we achieve more.

From advocacy wins to leadership development and statewide networking, IACP membership keeps your organization informed, connected, and prepared for what’s next.

Join now for 2026 and get the rest of 2025 free — your investment starts working for you right away.

👉 https://www.iowaproviders.org/provider-membership

IACP’s members make community possible for all Iowans.

11/11/2025

IACP’s Strategic Business Partner, Eleos Health, is transforming behavioral health documentation with AI-powered tools that save time, improve outcomes, and keep the focus on people. Learn more & schedule a demo to see what they can do! https://eleos.health/request-a-demo/

IACP’s Strategic Business Partners offer solutions that support providers who make community possible for all Iowans.

11/11/2025

We’re thankful for Eide Bailly LLP, one of IACP’s Strategic Business Partners, whose accounting, audit, and advisory expertise helps providers build sustainable operations and strong futures. Eide Bailly's experts understand the intricacies of community provider finances.

Eide Bailly is a national CPA and Advisory firm with a local presence in Des Moines and Dubuque, Iowa. Reach out to Karen (kjess@eidebailly.com) or Jenna (jlovell@eidebailly.com) to learn more.

IACP’s Strategic Business Partners offer solutions that support the providers who make community possible for all Iowans.