Infusing Change To Unlock a Better Future in Healthcare
Our Mission
To step up. Speak up. And sometimes, disrupt. We stand as champions for standards of excellence, uncompromising quality and safety, and equitable access to these life-changing medications for those who need it most. And we are determined to create a world where infusion centers — including ambulatory, office, pharmacy-based centers, and other outpatient care settings in which these medications are prepared and provider-administered — may serve as a safe, streamlined, and economically viable alternative to hospital settings. We infuse positive change to unlock the future of healthcare.
Welcome To NICA
The National Infusion Center Association (NICA) is an independent non-profit trade association and accredited standards developer. We are dedicated to representing non-hospital ambulatory infusion providers and outpatient care settings where provider-administered biologics and other specialty medications are prepared and administered.
We Work To:
Preserve and expand patient access to ambulatory infusion providers.
Reduce disparities in safety and quality standards across care settings.
Protect providers’ ability to sustain operational viability by identifying and overcoming internal and external threats.
Protect the buy-and-bill model and ensure appropriate and sustainable reimbursement.
Build relationships with key influencers and decision-makers who can bring value to providers, patients, and payors.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop all-win solutions to challenges that threaten access to infusion care across the country.
Advocate for responsible medical benefit reform.
Our Team
Brian Nyquist
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Nyquist, MPH
Chief Executive Officer
Brian oversees operations and runs the NICA headquarters in Austin, Texas. He is dedicated to building relationships with providers, industry members, and other advocacy organizations in order to collaboratively help key decision-makers understand the value of receiving provider-administered medications in non-hospital care settings. His goal is to constantly ensure that all ambulatory infusion centers remain a safe, more efficient, and more cost-effective alternative to hospital care settings.
Chris Counts
Chief Operating Officer
Chris Counts
Chief Operating Officer
Chris oversees the strategic operational planning and outreach of the organization to ensure NICA meets and exceeds the expectations and needs of all stakeholder groups. He works with each team member to ensure their programs are advancing the mission and vision of NICA.
Kaitey Morgan
Chief Clinical Officer
Kaitey Morgan, RN, BSN, CRNI
Chief Clinical Officer
Kaitey oversees the NICA Standards for In-Office Infusion, developing resources and training materials to support NICA’s provider members in their pursuit of clinical excellence. She also collaborates with the team to create patient and provider educational materials and brings a clinical perspective to NICA’s online forums and advocacy efforts.
Kindyl Boyer
Director, Advocacy
Kindyl Boyer, MPP
Director, Advocacy
Kindyl works to multiply NICA’s advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels. What’s more, she helps expand the organization’s education program by curating existing materials and identifying deficits that she will fill with useful, organic content.
Ashley Kana
Member Relations
Ashley Kana
Member Relations
Ashley’s main focus is to help NICA achieve its mission by establishing a nationwide network of contacts within the infusion industry, while driving Infusion Provider memberships. She is responsible for ensuring that the Infusion Center Locator is up-to-date and comprehensive.
Rachel Dunn
Member Relations Manager
Rachel Dunn
Member Relations Manager
Rachel works to strengthen NICA’s Provider Membership program by engaging with infusion providers and connecting them with valuable benefits and resources. In order to maximize value for members, Rachel develops and maintains relationships with industry and strategic stakeholders.
Alex Brown
Director, Communications
Alex Brown
Director, Communications
Alex ensures that NICA strategically and professionally communicates its advocacy and support efforts to providers, industry members, and partners as well as other invested organizations. He works closely with the internal team to produce engaging and useful print and digital media that amplifies the voice of community-based infusion providers.
Stephanie Santos
Chief of Staff
Stephanie Santos
Chief of Staff
Stephanie optimizes organizational efficiency, while supporting President and CEO, Brian Nyquist, in his coordination with all ongoing NICA projects and activities. She supports external partnerships and works with all departments to ensure the organization’s work is as relevant and beneficial as possible for its stakeholders.
Monica Parsons
Director of Clinical Education
Monica Parsons, RN, BSN
Director of Clinical Education
Monica’s experience as an infusion therapy nurse, Clinical Resource Manager for an MSO, and Director of Quality and Compliance is crucial in her efforts to develop resources and training material to support infusion centers and stakeholders. She has successfully led multiple ambulatory infusion clinics through accreditation programs.
Board of Directors
Brian Nyquist, MPH
President
Christine Mann
Vice President
Dan McCarty
Secretary
Connie Hartley
Treasurer
Josh Smith
Board Director
Charlie Schadewald
Board Director
Reece Norris, JD
Board Director
Why Join NICA?
We are committed to protecting and supporting ambulatory infusion centers so they can deliver excellent care to the vulnerable populations who are depending on it. We believe in a future in which people can access the provider-administered therapies they need in a safe, efficient, more cost-effective alternative to hospitals in their community.
Infusion Providers
Freestanding infusion centers, in-office infusion suites, pharmacy-based infusion centers, and other outpatient settings where patients receive provider-administered medications like infusions or injections. Ambulatory infusion providers are encouraged to become NICA members for unwavering support, advocacy, and representation when it matters most.
Corporate Partners
Organizations that manufacture provider-administered medications.
Industry Partners
Organizations that manufacture, sell, or distribute medical supplies, devices, or medications within the infusion industry.
Strategic Partners
Organizations that do not directly manufacture medications, supplies, or devices but provide ancillary products or services to infusion providers.
NICA Ambulatory Infusion Center of Excellence Accreditation Program
The Ambulatory Infusion Center of Excellence (AICE) prepares organizations for success in a rapidly changing market by:
- Creating a complete standardized care delivery framework that focuses on consistent, high-value, cost-effective care and best practices;
- Protecting patients by providing an objective measurement of high-quality infusion care; and
- Promoting awareness to payers, patients, and referring prescribers.
Resources
We have developed infusion-specific resources to support ambulatory infusion centers in their mission to give patients safe, consistent, high-quality care.
Advocacy
We strive to empower infusion providers with solutions and resources to confidently advocate for the infusion industry. NICA encourages you to join us in our efforts to help infusion centers provide patients with the highest-quality, most cost-effective care.
Legislative Maps
Find out whether your state or the federal government has proposed or passed a law impacting infusion centers.
Infusion Center Locator
Our Infusion Center Locator was created to improve access to provider-administered medications by providing an easy-to-navigate tool for referring providers and patients to find the infusion center that best meets their needs. Centers can add and maintain their listings to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information for patients.