The Florida Health Care Association is a federation which was established in 1956 and represents over 1, 000 members and over 500 facilities which provide skilled nursing, post-acute and sub-acute care, short-term rehab, assisted living and other services to the frail elderly and individuals with disabilities in Florida. FHCA membership also includes more than 400 Associate Members, or companies, that provide valuable products and services to long term care providers. FHCA is the state affiliate of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living in Washington, DC. Governed by a Board of Directors, the mission of FHCA is to advance the quality of services, image, professional development and financial stability of its members. FHCA maintains reimbursement, regulatory, clinical and media/public relations experts on staff and makes its legal, business and labor consultants available to all members. FHCA members benefit from a strong, unified presence in the state Capitol, quality improvement and survey support, up-to-date information and continuing education opportunities. Together, these member services work to support member providers and assist the interests of government, the greater health care community and the general public. 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. 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.