IgNS

What IgNS does

IgNS (legally IG Society, Inc.; dba Immunoglobulin National Society) is a private, for-profit professional membership organization founded in 2011 and headquartered in Calabasas, California. It operates as the only national standards-setting body dedicated to advancing the practice of immunoglobulin (Ig) therapy, serving Ig-specialized registered nurses, pharmacists, specialty pharmacies, home infusion providers, prescribers, and patients/caregivers. The core assets are the Ig Therapy Standards of Practice (Version 3.2) — adopted by 352+ organizations — and the IgCN and IgCP credentialing programs, the only nationally recognized certifications for Ig nurses and pharmacists, delivered through Prometric testing centers and Professional Testing Corporation plus live remote proctoring. Supporting the platform are an online CE/CME library (150,000+ hours earned to date), study guides and review courses, the annual IgNS National Conference (15th anniversary in 2026), the Patient 360 Virtual Conference, and the Career Connections job board with 35,000+ subscribers.

Name

IgNS

Legal name

IG Society, Inc.

Website

https://ig-ns.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IgNS is the only national standards-setting organization for immunoglobulin (Ig) therapy, providing evidence-based Standards of Practice, IgCN/IgCP professional certification, CE/CME education, and conferences to nurses, pharmacists, specialty pharmacies, and infusion providers across the U.S. and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Healthcare Certification and Standards

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Investigator & Site Training / GCP Support (HLAGACAF), Quality Management & Regulatory Compliance (CLIA/CAP/ISO) for Labs (HLACAMAH)

Keywords

• Immunoglobulin therapy certification
• Pharmacy continuing education
• Clinical standards development
• Healthcare professional membership
• Nursing certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodland Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Memberships: Annual individual memberships at $220/year providing access to standards, education, free CE/CME programs, and member-only rates on conferences and certification exams. Student memberships available at $50/year.
2. Corporate Memberships: Tiered corporate memberships (Tier 1-6) ranging from $2,500 to $30,000/year based on team size (10 to 61+ members). Includes free CE/CME access, certification support, and standards of practice.
3. Certification and Recertification Fees: IgCN/IgCP credentialing examination: $575 for members, $675 for non-members. Recertification: $325 for members, $385 for non-members.
4. Educational Products and Publications: Sales of Ig Therapy Standards of Practice (member $189, non-member $229), study guides ($149-169), and review courses ($39-49). Free resources include Patient Guide and COVID-19 Resource Guide.
5. Conference Registrations: Annual National Conference and Patient 360 Virtual Conference registrations with member-exclusive rates. The 2026 National Conference is their 15th anniversary event in Las Vegas.
6. Sponsorships and Promotions: Partnership opportunities including sponsored webinars, podcasts, coffee chats, advisory boards, and market research targeting the Ig therapy professional community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

IgNS is a professional standards and certification organization that develops and disseminates the National Standards of Practice for Ig Therapy, delivers IgCN (Immunoglobulin Certified Nurse) and IgCP (Immunoglobulin Certified Pharmacist) credentialing examinations, and provides tiered individual and corporate memberships ($220/yr individual, $2,500-$30,000/yr corporate) that include CE/CME educational content, on-demand webinars, study guides, and access to annual conferences. Supporting offerings include practice publications (Standards of Practice, study guides, review courses), the Distinction in Immunoglobulin Therapy co-developed with ACHC, and patient/caregiver education through the Patient 360 Virtual Conference and Patient Guide.

Product overview

IgNS is a professional organization dedicated to advancing Ig Therapy practice, operating as a platform-plus-certification-standards organization. The core offerings include the Ig Therapy Standards of Practice (Version 3.2) providing evidence-based clinical guidelines, paired with the IgCN and IgCP credentialing programs—the only nationally recognized certifications for Ig nurses and pharmacists. Supporting these are educational programs with on-demand CE/CME courses, study guides and review courses for exam preparation, and the Ig Therapy Products and Risk Factor Chart. The organization offers tiered membership programs (Individual at $220/year, Corporate at $2,500-$30,000/year) providing access to standards, education, and member-only rates. Annual events include the IgNS National Conference and Patient 360 Virtual Conference. Additional resources include the free Patient Guide to Immunoglobulin Therapy, COVID-19 Resource Guides, and the Career Connections job posting service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IgCN (Immunoglobulin Certified Nurse): The only nationally recognized credential for Ig nurses, validating specialized knowledge, skills, and clinical competence in Ig therapy.
• IgCP (Immunoglobulin Certified Pharmacist)
• IgNS National Conference
• Patient 360 Virtual Conference

Products and services

• Ig Therapy Standards of Practice (Version 3.2) Comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines for nursing and pharmacy practice in Ig therapy, providing a framework for developing Ig policies, procedures, and protocols and adopted by 352+ organizations. Member: $189, Non-member: $229.
• IgCN (Immunoglobulin Certified Nurse) Credentialing The only nationally recognized credential for Ig nurses, validating specialized knowledge, skills, and clinical competence. IgNS Member: $575; Non-Member: $675. Recertification: $325 member / $385 non-member.
• IgCP (Immunoglobulin Certified Pharmacist) Credentialing The only nationally recognized credential for Ig pharmacists, assessing and validating the knowledge, skills, and clinical competence of pharmacists managing and dispensing Ig therapy. IgNS Member: $575; Non-Member: $675. Recertification: $325 member / $385 non-member.
• Individual Membership Annual professional membership at $220/year providing Ig clinicians with standards of practice, free CE/CME programs, member-only rates on conferences and certification exams, and professional resources.
• Corporate Membership Tiered organizational membership for specialty pharmacies, home infusion providers, and specialty clinics, priced $2,500-$30,000/year based on team size, providing organization-wide access to IgNS standards, education, CE/CME programs, and member rates to support accreditation and standardized practice.
• Student Membership Annual student membership at $50/year (a $220 value) for students enrolled in accredited healthcare professional schools, providing exposure to IgNS standards, education, and resources.
• IgCN Examination Study Guide with Practice Exam Questions Comprehensive study guide textbook for IgCN exam preparation including disease pathophysiology, Ig therapy formulation, patient management, adverse events, and advocacy chapters with practice exam questions. Member: $149, Non-member: $169.
• IgCP Examination Study Guide Comprehensive study guide textbook for IgCP exam preparation including disease pathophysiology, Ig therapy formulation, patient management, adverse events, and advocacy chapters. Member: $149, Non-member: $169.
• IgCN Review Course 1-hour online preparation course for the IgCN certification exam covering test question types, resources, foundational knowledge, and study strategies. Member: $39, Non-member: $49.
• IgCP Review Course 1-hour online preparation course for the IgCP certification exam covering test question types, resources, foundational knowledge, and study strategies. Member: $39, Non-member: $49.
• Educational Programs and On-Demand Webinars Online CE/CME-accredited educational video library covering disease states, Ig products, treatment protocols, patient management, advocacy, and regulatory updates, available to IgNS members as a core membership benefit.
• IgNS Annual National Conference Annual in-person multi-disciplinary Ig therapy conference drawing the brightest minds across clinical, advocacy, and industry fields, with specialized sessions, expo hall, networking, and research poster presentations.
• Patient 360 Virtual Conference Annual two-day virtual conference delivered via the Cvent platform, connecting patients, caregivers, and clinicians across all sites of care through interactive sessions on diagnoses, treatments, quality of life, and more.
• Career Connections Job Posting Service Paid job posting service connecting employers with qualified Ig therapy professionals, with listings live within 48 hours and instant job alerts distributed to 35,000+ subscribers for one month.
• Patient Guide to Immunoglobulin Therapy Free patient-friendly guide to Ig therapy for patients and caregivers, covering treatment options, what to expect before/during/after infusion, and how to recognize and manage side effects.
• Ig Therapy Products and Risk Factor Chart Free reference chart on FDA-approved Ig brands, patient and product risk factors, and risk mitigation strategies, available as a digital download or printed version.
• Distinction in Immunoglobulin Therapy Accreditation Accreditation program co-developed with ACHC and grounded in IgNS Standards of Practice, recognizing pharmacies and infusion therapy providers demonstrating advanced clinical, operational, and safety practices in immunoglobulin therapy delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150,000+ CE/CME hours earned by healthcare professionals through IgNS programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• CSI PharmacyflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 April 2026CSI Pharmacy became the first multi-location specialty pharmacy to achieve ACHC Distinction in Ig Therapy, awarded across West Chester Ohio, Enfield Connecticut, and Nash Texas locations. Represents a significant industry milestone and early adopter of the new accreditation standard.
• AOM InfusionflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 March 2026AOM Infusion became one of the first infusion therapy providers nationwide to earn ACHC Distinction in Ig Therapy, demonstrating commitment to highest standards in Ig therapy delivery.
• Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACHC is a strategic partner in developing the Distinction in Immunoglobulin Therapy recognition program. This collaboration establishes a new national benchmark for Ig therapy providers, with distinction grounded in IgNS Standards of Practice and requiring providers to hold ACHC Specialty Pharmacy or Infusion Pharmacy Accreditation.
• Prometric Testing CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrometric administers IgCN and IgCP certification examinations at testing centers across the US and Canada, and provides live remote proctoring services for the credentialing examinations.
• Professional Testing Corporation (PTC)coreTechnology or IntegrationPTC administers the IgCN/IgCP credentialing examination, managing application processing, scheduling, and results for the certification program.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI): ACAAI is a US physician specialty society offering CE, MOC, and clinical resources on immunology — including Ig therapy — making it a clinical community that overlaps with IgNS's physician audience but is not a certification or accreditation competitor.

Broad incumbents

• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP): ASHP is the largest US pharmacy professional society, providing specialty certifications, CE programs, and practice standards — a broad incumbent that competes for pharmacist continuing education and credentialing spend that IgNS targets with IgCP.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS): BPS grants board certifications in pharmacy specialties; its specialty credentialing and recertification model mirrors IgNS's IgCP certification structure for pharmacists in niche clinical practice areas.
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): ANCC is the largest nurse credentialing body in the US, offering specialty certifications and Magnet recognition — the closest broad incumbent competing for the same specialized nursing credentialing wallet as IgNS's IgCN.
• Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE): ACPE accredits pharmacy CE providers and continuing professional development, establishing standards and recognition programs overlapping with IgNS's pharmacist CE/CME and IgCP credential.
• National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP): NASP is the US trade association for specialty pharmacy, offering education, certificates, and an annual meeting. IgNS's corporate members and Ig Therapy Standards overlap directly with NASP's specialty pharmacy audience.

Direct peers

• National Home Infusion Association (NHIA): NHIA represents home and alternate-site infusion providers, offering CE/CME, certification, and standards that closely parallel IgNS's Ig therapy education and corporate membership model for infusion organizations.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP): ASCP is a clinical laboratory professional society offering credentials (e.g., MLS, CT), CE, and standards — directly comparable to IgNS in structure (standards + certification + CE), albeit focused on laboratory science rather than Ig therapy.
• Infusion Nurses Society (INS): INS is the leading professional organization for infusion nursing, offering the CRNI® credential, standards of practice, CE/CME programs, and an annual conference — directly comparable to IgNS's IgCN credential and Ig Therapy Standards for the infusion nurse audience.

Emerging players

• Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS): SCRS provides site-focused training, certification, and community resources for clinical research sites — adjacent to IgNS's site/provider training programs but operating in clinical trials rather than Ig therapy administration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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