Established in 1980, the Independent Health Association, also known as IHA, provides managed health care solutions to more than 375,000 individuals in western New York. The company provides coverage solutions for self-funded employers. It also offers health savings account and pharmacy benefit management services. In addition, the Independent Health Association provides Medicare-and Medicaid-managed care plans. The company maintains a network of over 789,000 physician locations, nearly 3,600 hospitals and approximately 38,000 pharmacies located in the United States.