The Premier Voice of Upstate New York Hospitals and Health Systems

The Iroquois Mission

To serve as a resource and leader to support our members and the communities they serve through advocacy, education, information, cost-saving initiatives and business solutions.

IHA is a nonprofit regional healthcare trade organization representing more than 50 hospitals and health systems (rural, small community safety-net providers to large, academic medical centers), spanning over 28,000 square miles, across 32 counties of Upstate NY

Our History

IHA’s Advocacy Team represents member interests and communicates with key decision-makers, promoting a broader understanding of, and building support for, the health care systems serving Upstate NY

 

IHA Membership

IHA conducts a number of initiatives on behalf of its membership, including data collection and many other member benefit programs

 

 

Survey Solutions

IHA is responsible for the creation of the Caring Gene® – a brand and international award-winning multi-media campaign designed to address the dire long-term caregiver shortage

 

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United Iroquois Shared Services (UISS) is a regional group purchasing organization representing the interests of acute, non-acute and non-healthcare facilities – Your Total Cost Management Solution for Supplies and Purchased Services

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IHA Named a 2026 Top Trade Association by City & State

We are proud to share that IHA has been named one of City & State New York’s 2026 Top Trade Associations.

This recognition highlights the important role trade associations play in shaping policy, advocating on behalf of their members, and supporting the communities they represent.

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2026 IHA Invitational

Join us on Tuesday, September 15, 2026!

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming IHA Invitational at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY. New this year — we’re adding pickleball to the mix! Whether you prefer the fairway or the court, there’s something for everyone at this year’s event.

The IHA Invitational is for men and women of all ability levels, and participation is limited to Iroquois Members and/or affiliated vendors only.

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Thank you to the sponsors who helped make IHA’s 2026 Annual Meeting such a success. 

Your partnership and support made it possible to bring together an incredible group of leaders, ideas, and conversations. From start to finish, your commitment played a meaningful role in the impact of this event. 

Thank you for investing in this experience and for being such valued partners. 

On April 13, IHA and hospital and health system CEOs across Upstate and rural New York submitted a letter to Governor Hochul, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, and Speaker Heastie in support of S.1913/A.6222, the 340B Prescription Drug Anti-Discrimination Act. As budget negotiations continue, we urge the inclusion of this legislation in the FY 2027 Enacted Budget and, if not included in the budget, passage during session before the close of the year.

Click Here to Read Full Letter

IHA is excited to share some great news — we’ve been named one of the 2025 Albany Business Review Best Places to Work! 🎉

Being named a Best Place to Work tells us we’re moving in the right direction, and it also inspires us to keep building, improving, and finding new ways to make this an even better place for everyone

We thank every employee for everything they do to make our workplace special.

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