Virginia Association for Home Care and Hospice

Virginia Association for Home Care and Hospice An Advocacy Group for the Home Care Industry

Help protect the rights of those in need and the ones who care for them by supporting the Virginia Association for Home Care and Hospice. We represent the interest of the home care industry through advocacy, education, and guidance with a commitment to quality. Our members consist of nonprofits and organizations associated with hospital systems, independent entrepreneurs, chains, and franchises.

In its first full week of the 2026 session, the West Virginia House of Delegates has already passed seven bills, with 79...
02/12/2026

In its first full week of the 2026 session, the West Virginia House of Delegates has already passed seven bills, with 798 bills introduced and more on the way.

Much of the early focus is on jobs and economic development programs like the STAND apprenticeship initiative and expanded site development grants to “put West Virginians to work in good-paying jobs.”

For home care and hospice, these workforce and infrastructure debates matter: stronger local economies, better training pathways, and targeted incentives can directly shape your ability to recruit, retain, and support caregivers.

Policy, reimbursement, or Medicaid/Medicare changes can alter funding with a single signature. (Capstone Partners 2025 r...
02/11/2026

Policy, reimbursement, or Medicaid/Medicare changes can alter funding with a single signature. (Capstone Partners 2025 report)

Medicaid finances nearly 70% of home- and community-based services, meaning any movement in state or federal budgets directly hits home care stability.

A smart strategy for 2026:

1) stay close to policy

2) diversify payers where possible

3) build advocacy into your business plan

Fast route to advocacy - www.vahc.org

More than 8 bills. One session.A critical time.
02/10/2026

More than 8 bills.

One session.

A critical time.

02/06/2026

More bills that need attention!

02/03/2026

After advocating in person for a bill to pause new home care approvals until current agencies where surveyed, the bill was carried over to the next session.

This bill would have provided an opportunity for VA to proactively ensure the agencies in our states were doing everything right.

As Dr Oz noted in this video, home and hospice care are a big focus of CMS fraud. And VA was just added to the list.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17vGDCis45/


We are disappointed at this outcome of the bill (Bill 241). We had good meetings on this topic, but we need more support to move the needle.
Contact our Executive Director on how to get involved, or if you want to get ahead of upcoming inspections.

01/28/2026

We're making your voices heard, but we cant do it alone.
Ask us how to get involved.

New bills have been introduced in the 2026 legislative session (e.g., HB1) to try again to incrementally raise the minim...
01/20/2026

New bills have been introduced in the 2026 legislative session (e.g., HB1) to try again to incrementally raise the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2028.

A full understanding of the impact, and debate, is critical.

As advocacy for home care continues, we guide home and hospice care to begin thinking about total compensation as changes may come.

Research shows that minimum wage increases compress wage bands and drive up pressure not only at entry level, but across adjacent roles as well.

Hiring competition changes. This means thinking beyond “the new hourly rate” and planning for total cost of labor: overtime, differentials, wage compression, and potential adjustments to shifts and hours worked.

MLK reminded us that “life’s most persistent and urgent question is “what are you doing for others”. Caring for aging lo...
01/19/2026

MLK reminded us that “life’s most persistent and urgent question is “what are you doing for others”.

Caring for aging loved ones at home is one of the most powerful answers to that question.

On MKL Day honor his legacy by checking in on an older neighbor, supporting a family caregiver, or a home care worker and thanking them for what they do!

Lawmakers kept the certificate of need (CON) program in place in 2025 after repeal bills failed but key advocacy groups...
01/14/2026

Lawmakers kept the certificate of need (CON) program in place in 2025 after repeal bills failed but key advocacy groups have already signaled they will be back, making full repeal their “number one” health reform goal.

Start planning now for how changes could impact expansion, competition, and access to care.

For home health and hospice leaders, this is the moment to:
• Map how CON currently shapes your growth plans and market.
• Build relationships with your delegates and senators before new proposals drop
• Stay plugged into VAHC updates so your agency’s voice is part of the conversation—not reacting after decisions are done!

CMS’ hospice final rule brings a modest financial boost—but also higher expectations. The rule includes about a 2.6% pay...
01/13/2026

CMS’ hospice final rule brings a modest financial boost—but also higher expectations.

The rule includes about a 2.6% payment increase for hospice providers, offering some relief amid rising costs while still requiring careful financial and staffing planning.

CMS continues its transition toward the HOPE (Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation) tool, which will reshape hospice quality reporting and how agencies document and demonstrate the value of their care.

Check out HOPE webinar registration here: Lessons Learned from HOPE Tool Implementation

Home and hospice care leaders - Raising administrative pressures and ongoing worker shortages are not going away in 2026...
01/07/2026

Home and hospice care leaders - Raising administrative pressures and ongoing worker shortages are not going away in 2026.

Innovation is necessary but so is adopting practices that are tried and true to bring operational efficiency.

How do you know what has worked for high margin, tenured home care agencies?

Peer to peer sessions for VAHC members.

There’s only one way to join these.

https://www.vahc.org/membership-application

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3761 Westerre Pkwy, Ste B
Richmond, VA
23233

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