Policy & Advocacy
Representing Indiana's Community Health Centers at the state and federal levels to advance sound health policies and ensure that lawmakers understand how their decisions impact Hoosiers' health
Policy & Advocacy
IPHCA's Policy and Advocacy team represents Indiana's Community Health Centers at the state and federal levels to advance sound health policies and ensure that lawmakers understand how their decisions impact Hoosiers' health.
We work hard to develop strong relationships with legislators and we build on these relationships to advocate on behalf of our members. Together, IPHCA and Indiana community health centers unite to show lawmakers how we care for our communities and the health of patients statewide.
IPHCA leads a delegation of CHC leaders to visit with Congressional representatives every year at the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)'s Policy and Issues Forum.
This year we will meet with all members of the Indiana Congressional Delegation at the P&I Forum on February 5-8, 2025.
Click here for our 2025 Legislative Agenda
(IPHCA membership required)
State Policy Issues
IPHCA staff works closely with the Indiana General Assembly and the Governor's Administration, along with other government agencies to provide input on legislation and policies of interest to Indiana's Community Health Centers.
The overarching goal for IPHCA state advocacy initiatives is to ensure that Indiana's Community Health Centers have the resources to provide care to Hoosiers, regardless of income or insurance status.
State Government Contacts
(Access: IPHCA members)
Federal Policy Priorities
Funding for Health Centers
The primary form of federal funding for community health centers in the Health Center Program is authorized in Section 330 of the Public Health Services Act. More commonly known as the "330 Grant," funding for the Health Center Program comes from a combination of discretionary funding appropriated by Congress each year and mandatory funding from the Community Health Center Fund (CHCF).
Protecting the 340B Program
The 340B Drug Pricing Program is vital for Indiana’s Community Health Centers, enabling them to provide affordable healthcare to their patients. By purchasing outpatient drugs at significantly reduced costs, health centers reinvest the savings directly back into their communities. This not only lowers drug prices for patients but also supports initiatives to expand access and improve health outcomes. Our IPHCA policy team is dedicated to safeguarding federal policies that protect the integrity of the 340B Program, ensuring that community health centers can utilize it as intended. Find out more about 340B from our national partners.
Strengthening the Healthcare Workforce
At the forefront of our advocacy efforts is the commitment to building a robust and culturally competent primary care workforce. We prioritize policies that enhance healthcare access and quality by supporting essential programs like the National Health Service Corps and the Teaching Health Centers Graduate Medical Education program. These initiatives play a crucial role in helping Health Centers recruit and retain dedicated, resilient healthcare providers. Together, we can ensure a thriving healthcare workforce that meets the diverse needs of our communities. Learn more about healthcare workforce initiatives from our national partners.
Visit The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), for information, resources and fact sheets, as well as links to testimony and federal legislation impacting health centers on a range of topics from appropriations to Medicaid to 340B and more. The NACHC was founded in 1971 to promote efficient, high-quality, comprehensive health care accessible, culturally and linguistically competent, community-directed, and patient-centered for all.
Become an Advocate
Find out how you can be an advocate for better health care in Indiana.
Want to know more about IPHCA Policy and Advocacy?
Contact:
Julia Ketner, MPA, Policy and Advocacy Specialist
