Advocacy


Welcome to United Iroquois Shared Services, your source for insights and updates on local, regional, and national healthcare issues. Here, we empower you to stay informed and engaged in the ever evolving world of healthcare. Join us as we explore important topics, share valuable resources, and advocate for positive change in our communities. Your voice matters, and together we can make difference!

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IHA promotes a broader understanding of, and builds support for, the health care systems serving upstate New York. Iroquois provides representation and advocacy at the state level by effectively lobbying officials throughout all levels of state government. IHA has established close working relationships with the Governor’s office, state agencies, and both houses of the New York State Legislature. IHA influences, creates and collaborates on public policy development with a focus on regional parity.

All of IHA’s advocacy efforts focus on the simple truth that hospitals exist to serve and their ability to do so requires a strong relationship with their communities. To serve upstate communities well, hospitals must also manage resources in a challenging environment.

2026 Legislative Priorities

  • Prioritizing Sustainable Funding

  • Addressing Healthcare Worker Shortage

  • Rural Health Transformation Fund

  • Financial Volatility

  • Persistent Workforce Shortages

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Our partnership with Premier gives us direct insight and access to information about changes with federal laws and regulations.

Premier's Government Affairs office located in Washington, DC acts as an advocate for members of the Premier alliance and the communities they serve. They work hard to shape federal laws and regulations to align with members' efforts to drive innovation and lead the transformation to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare.

2026 Supply Chain Advocacy Priorities

  • Building Resilient Healthcare Supply Chains

  • 340B Sustainability

  • Disaster Preparedness

  • Cybersecurity 

  • Mitigating Drug Shortages

  • Mitigating Device Shortages

  • Healthcare Supply Chain Diversification 

  • Competitive & Health Markets

  • Environmental Sustainability