ABOUT IOWANS for AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE
Rising costs are impacting Iowans everywhere, hitting our household budgets, farms, and businesses hard. Healthcare costs are a major part of the problem. These costs keep going up for many reasons, including pricing abuses by big pharmaceutical companies, hidden fees from hospital mergers, and unfunded government mandates that leave us paying the bill. Health insurance premiums alone have increased 67% for Iowans since 2009. Together, these costs are starting to exceed what Iowa families and small businesses can afford.​
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The Impact
We cannot accept policies that push prices even higher. The consequences are already hurting us.
When healthcare costs rise, people can't afford the care they need and may go without treatment. That harms our health as a state, which is already showing signs of decline. A 2025 report shows Iowa has dropped 10 spots in its healthcare ranking—the largest decline of any state in the nation.
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Our Mission
Iowans for Affordable Healthcare (IAAHC) is an independent, nonpartisan voice for families and businesses. We advocate for responsible policies that promote affordability and accessibility, while opposing policies that make healthcare in Iowa unaffordable.
We fight to:
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stop rising healthcare costs
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hold special interests accountable, and
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bring transparency to medical billing so Iowans can compare prices
Our state deserves better, and we're here to make sure Iowa voices are heard.
Meet the IAAHC Executive Director, Phil Jeneary
Phil Jeneary is deeply rooted in Iowa as both a resident and an advocate, bringing over a decade of legislative experience within the state. With a respected and trusted presence at the Capitol, he has been a strong voice for critical issues impacting Iowans in areas such as K–12 education and healthcare, driven by a commitment to Iowa’s way of life.
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Drawing on his background in the medical field, Phil played a key role in championing and passing healthcare legislation that has shaped policies across the state, amplifying the voices of healthcare workers and their patients.
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Outside of his advocacy work, Phil finds joy in Iowa’s close-knit communities and great outdoors as an avid fly fisherman and hunter. He lives with his wife, their two children, and their German Shorthaired Pointer, Ranger.
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Contact Phil and his team at info@iaahc.com