Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) has a strong history of leadership and advocacy that dates back to 1954. The founding members were passionate about improving care for elder Floridians and recognized that their ability to shape public policy would be greatly enhanced by the creation of a statewide organization that brought together like-minded individuals.
Today, FHCA is a federation representing over 86% of the state's 700 nursing centers. Our membership includes over 600 long term care centers that provide skilled nursing, post-acute and sub-acute care, short-term rehabilitation, assisted living and other services to the frail elderly and individuals with disabilities in Florida. FHCA also has more than 400 associate members, also known as business partners, that provide valuable products and services to long term care providers.
Governed by its Board of Directors, FHCA furthers its mission of advancing the quality of services, image, professional development and financial stability of its members. The Association works to promote the importance of investing in the well-being of Florida’s frail elders and individuals with disabilities and to ensure their continued access to high-quality long term care.
For nearly 70 years, each new leader of FHCA has experienced a unique set of challenges facing the Association’s membership. From regulations and funding sources to consumer demographics and expectations of care delivery, the Association has evolved to meet these changes to become the largest and leading long term care association in Florida and one of the most recognized across the country. FHCA ensures that the voices of long term care providers are heard through grassroots initiatives, political action and legislative advocacy.
FHCA supports its members in their delivery of professional, compassionate care to thousands of Floridians. Quality improvement initiatives, survey readiness, reimbursement and regulatory guidance, emergency preparedness support, labor and workforce resources and training tools are just a few of the ways long term care providers benefit from FHCA membership. FHCA also offers excellent networking, professional development and continuing education opportunities, all designed to help long term care professionals with their licensure requirements and taking their careers to the next level while staying up to date on long term care developments and trends.
FHCA is the state affiliate of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living in Washington, D.C., and earned the national organization’s Advocacy in Action Award in 2010.
Our Related Organizations
FHCA Service Corporation
The FHCA Service Corp provides premium access to quality products and services for long term care providers. FHCA members have access to reduced rates on the purchase of essential products and services, such as printing, group purchasing, insurance, long distance telephone service and more.
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Florida Health Care Education and Development Foundation
The Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization established by the Florida Health Care Association to promote scholarship programs for nurses and caregivers.
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Florida Health Care Political Action Committee (FHC-PAC)
The Florida Health Care Political Action Committee is a separate legal entity which works to help make the voices of Florida’s long term care community heard and encourage individuals to become involved in the political process to help ensure long term care residents continue receiving the highest quality of care they expect and deserve. Click here to visit the FHC-PAC website.
