Primary Care Provider Membership Benefits
(State Funded CHC, Federally Qualified CHC, and Associate)

Advocacy
With membership dues, IPHCA employs a full-time lobbyist to help us promote the value of Community Health Centers to our elected officials, both on the state level and the Federal level. IPHCA members, our lobbyist, and staff work closely with legislators, members of Congress, and other government agencies to offer input on policies and legislation that affects Community Health Centers.

IPHCA’s Website – www.indianapca.org
Our website contains the most up-to-date information pertinent to Community Health Centers. Membership allows you access to the Members Only Section which includes a complete membership directory, Forum schedules and minutes, board committee information, access to the CEO’s blog and the Membership Matters blog, as well as CHC specific resources and best practices.

Professional Development
IPHCA offers many opportunities for professional development and networking including participation on our Board of Directors, Committee participation, trainings for health center staff, and the IPHCA Annual Conference.

Public Policy
Members and staff participate in special projects and activities that are created to better position primary care provider members or to resolve problems that arise in the health care environment.

Workforce Development
IPHCA offers recruitment assistance for all levels of Community Health Center staff, including health professionals, front-end, and upper-management.  Job opportunities submitted to IPHCA are posted to several recruitment websites, including the PracticeLink website, which is exclusive to our members.  IPHCA members also have access to quarterly candidate updates, posted under the Member section of the IPHCA website. 

IPHCA represents our member NHSC sites at the Annual NHSC Scholar Conference, recruiting scholars for eligible sites.  IPHCA is also available to serve as a liaison to the NHSC, assisting in any site related issues that might arise.

IPHCA provides individualized assistance with the J-1 Visa Waiver application process for sites seeking a J-1 physician.  IPHCA can also provide individualized technical assistance on shortage designation eligibility, and can assist in the process of increasing your automatic FQHC score.  IPHCA is available for geographic area analysis prior to expanding your Health Center.

Technical Assistance
IPHCA staff provides education and technical assistance to communities interested in
developing a Community Health Center, to developing Health Centers, or to mature Health Centers. Topics may range from provider recruitment to emergency management, from front desk operations to Medicaid reimbursement issues.

Action Alerts, Newsletters, and E-Updates
Membership with IPHCA allows you to receive exceptional information delivered right to you. You are provided with information that will allow you to run your health center more effectively and better serve your patients. IPHCA will update you regularly on public policy issues, grant opportunities, program updates, and much more.

Forums
Special forums are designed to promote communication and networking. Groups include FQHC’s, State Funded Centers, and the Clinical Leadership forum. The forums meet regularly and provide information on current issues identified by Health Centers.