Indiana Health Care Association Names Zach Cattell as New President

The Indiana Health Care Association (IHCA) has named Zach Cattell as its new president, effective June 13, 2015. Cattell joined IHCA in September 2010 as the association’s general counsel and director of regulatory affairs and reimbursement services. In that role, he advised the IHCA Board of Directors on issues confronting the long term care profession and represented the association and its members in matters before the Indiana General Assembly, the Indiana State Department of Health, FSSA, IPLA, and other Indiana state agencies.

Zach replaces outgoing president Scott Tittle who was recently chosen to lead the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in Washington, D.C. During Tittle’s five-year tenure at IHCA, the association achieved greater financial stability, increased offerings to members, and affected positive legislation and regulatory matters for the long term care profession in Indiana.

“IHCA will continue to thrive under Zach’s leadership well into the future,” said Tittle. “He has been an invaluable member of the IHCA team and brings a wealth of organizational knowledge as well as exceptional regulatory and reimbursement experience to the position.”

Previously, Cattell practiced law at Indianapolis-based firms Faegre Baker Daniels and Krieg DeVault.  He also has deep government affairs experience having served as Director of Government Relations for the Indiana State Medical Association, the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians, and the Indiana State Department of Health. He obtained his Juris Doctor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and his Bachelors of Arts in Political Science at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

“I am grateful to have this opportunity to serve as president of the Indiana Health Care Association,” said Cattell. “The long term care profession is deeply rewarding and challenging.  The profession’s staff throughout Indiana, and across the nation, care for our most frail in their greatest time of need.  I look forward to continuing to advocate on behalf of the long term care profession across the state so they have the tools and resources necessary to provide quality care.”

The Indiana Health Care Association is the state’s largest trade association and advocacy group representing for-profit and not-for-profit nursing homes, as well as assisted living communities, adult foster care and adult day services. The IHCA provides education, information, and advocacy for health care providers, consumers, and the workforce on behalf of its members.

“Over the last several years, IHCA has restored itself as an effective advocate and resource for our members, thanks in large part to the dedicated and hard-working IHCA staff,” said Doug Shuck, Chairman of the IHCA Board of Directors. “Zach has been there every step of the way, and we are confident he is the right person to lead this association through all the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for our industry.”

For additional information, contact Kate Vaulter, Director of Public Affairs, at kvaulter@ihca.org or at 317-616-9002.