Join IHA: Unlock the Benefits of Membership

At Independent Healthcare Associates (IHA), we empower independent providers by streamlining healthcare contract negotiation, credentialing, and payer network access in South Dakota. Our members enjoy exclusive benefits designed to enhance practice efficiency, reduce administrative burdens, and improve patient care.

Why Join IHA?

Becoming a member of IHA means gaining access to a powerful network of independent providers working together to improve healthcare quality and efficiency. As an IHA member, you receive:

Healthcare Contract Negotiation

Reduce the complexity of payer contracts with expert guidance.

Credentialing with Insurance Payers

Get credentialed and re-credentialed hassle-free.

Claims Appeals Assistance

Navigate the appeals process with confidence.

Advocacy & Representation

Have a voice at both state and national levels.

Education & Training

Stay ahead with expert-led programs.

Customer Service Training

Enhance staff performance and patient interactions.

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What Our Members Say

Our commitment to independent healthcare providers is reflected in the experiences of our valued members:

Surgical Institute of South Dakota
★★★★★
IHA has been an awesome benefit to our clinic. Their staff are reliable, efficient and very easy to work with! Provider enrollment is a very time consuming task and having a trustworthy vendor like IHA has been a huge asset to our clinic and providers! If you are looking for assistance with provider enrollment, we recommend IHA!
Surgical Institute of South Dakota
★★★★★
IHA has been an awesome benefit to our clinic. Their staff are reliable, efficient and very easy to work with! Provider enrollment is a very time consuming task and having a trustworthy vendor like IHA has been a huge asset to our clinic and providers! If you are looking for assistance with provider enrollment, we recommend IHA!
Surgical Institute of South Dakota
Surgical Institute of South Dakota
Dakota Dermatology Ltd
★★★★★
IHA has been a great support for my team when dealing with contracted rate audits and network updates. They were able to quickly connect with the right payer contacts and troubleshoot multiple remittance issues on our behalf, saving us time and preventing further frustration with the first line of customer service reps.
Dakota Dermatology, Ltd
★★★★★
IHA has been a great support for my team when dealing with contracted rate audits and network updates. They were able to quickly connect with the right payer contacts and troubleshoot multiple remittance issues on our behalf, saving us time and preventing further frustration with the first line of customer service reps.
Dakota Dermatology Ltd
Dakota Dermatology, Ltd
Fran Olson
★★★★★
Denied claims can be frustrating, but IHA’s support has been a game changer. Their knowledgeable team steps in when we need them the most, advocating for proper reimbursement and keeping us informed every step of the way.
Fran Olson
Ophthalmology LTD
★★★★★
Denied claims can be frustrating, but IHA’s support has been a game changer. Their knowledgeable team steps in when we need them the most, advocating for proper reimbursement and keeping us informed every step of the way.
Fran Olson
Fran Olson
Ophthalmology LTD
Sue Smith, Director of Revenue Cycle
★★★★★
With IHA’s provider enrollment services, we’ve gained more reliable credentialing coverage. Their team ensures a smooth process, giving us peace of mind and saving us valuable time.
Sue Smith, Director of Revenue Cycle
Black Hills Surgical Hospital
★★★★★
With IHA’s provider enrollment services, we’ve gained more reliable credentialing coverage. Their team ensures a smooth process, giving us peace of mind and saving us valuable time.
Sue Smith, Director of Revenue Cycle
Sue Smith, Director of Revenue Cycle
Black Hills Surgical Hospital
Jennifer Sikkink, Business Office Supervisor
★★★★★
IHA has been an invaluable resource for our clinic over the years. Their expertise in claims assistance and payer negotiations has helped us resolve complex issues efficiently. Their team truly goes the extra mile.
Jennifer Sikkink, Business Office Supervisor
Urology Specialists Clinic
★★★★★
IHA has been an invaluable resource for our clinic over the years. Their expertise in claims assistance and payer negotiations has helped us resolve complex issues efficiently. Their team truly goes the extra mile.
Jennifer Sikkink, Business Office Supervisor
Jennifer Sikkink, Business Office Supervisor
Urology Specialists Clinic
Independend Healthcare Associates
Don’t let credentialing paperwork and complex contract negotiations slow you down. Become a part of South Dakota’s leading independent healthcare network and let IHA handle the administrative burden while you focus on providing exceptional patient care.

Contact us today at 605-444-8272 or email info@independentcare.org to learn more and get started!