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.

👉 Agency leaders, families using care, seniors, and caregivers!! Now is the time to be heard. With Congr...
08/07/2026

👉 Agency leaders, families using care, seniors, and caregivers!!

Now is the time to be heard. With Congress on summer recess until Labor Day, your representatives are back home and more available than at any other time of year.

Use this window to:

1)Share how you care for people in your community

2)Tell them about the real challenges you face:

🛑 Poor reimbursement

🛑 Micromanagement from payers and regulators

🛑 Staff shortages that strain families and agencies

đź“Ł Its their job to meet with you! Call your Congressional Representative today and schedule a visit.

Stories from the field move policy more than any report ever will.

The turnover rate in home‑based care has surged by over 14% in the past two years, now standing at 79.2%. (HRCloud) ...
08/06/2026

The turnover rate in home‑based care has surged by over 14% in the past two years, now standing at 79.2%. (HRCloud)

That kind of churn drains recruiting time, orientation hours, and reliable visit coverage.

Agencies that invest in structured onboarding and ongoing training can reduce turnover by 20–40% within 12 months, stabilizing schedules and protecting revenue. (HRCloud)

VAHC members are using training as a retention lever, and outperforming on margins.

Check out the training program on our website.

Working smarter has never been more relevant in home and hospice care. The agencies tha...
08/04/2026

Working smarter has never been more relevant in home and hospice care.

The agencies that grow fastest are benchmarking against peers, testing ideas in real time, and getting early warnings on policy and payer shifts.

Structured peer learning and association access are now standard best practice for operators who want to stay ahead of workforce, compliance, and market changes.

With the various changes in the industry no one can afford to "guess". And you don’t need to - contact us to access our insights.

It also found that only 9% of those older adults say someone provides care for them in the home, which is a useful remin...
07/28/2026

It also found that only 9% of those older adults say someone provides care for them in the home, which is a useful reminder that most seniors are aging in place with varying levels of support

This presents opportunity for families and home care providers.

For home care agencies, the opportunity is bigger than services alone. it’s helping families think through what “safe at home” really requires.

That means looking beyond personal care to the full picture: home modifications, caregiver support, and the right mix of help.

Service excellence and well trained staff will be key ways to drive business and continue to build the public trust. Th...
07/20/2026

Service excellence and well trained staff will be key ways to drive business and continue to build the public trust.
This one workshop will make great gains in both areas.

90 ideas. 90 minutes. Zero wasted time.
Join us on Tuesday, July 28 from 3:00–4:30 PM EDT for a fast-paced workshop packed with practical ways to elevate every patient interaction and strengthen your service culture.

You’ll leave with real-world strategies for shared decision-making, setting clearer expectations, building trust, responding with empathy, and creating memorable care experiences. Bonus materials include a Hire for Kindness resource, 20 empathy-building phrases, and micro-affirmations your team can put to work right away.

This session is ideal for hospice, home care, home health, and palliative care teams including clinical leaders, intake staff, and administrators who want to turn compassionate care into measurable service excellence.

Presenter: Susan Keane Baker
Link to register

The biggest story right now isn’t just payment. It’s oversight. With CMS tightening the environment and feder...
07/16/2026

The biggest story right now isn’t just payment.

It’s oversight.

With CMS tightening the environment and federal fraud enforcement dominating the conversation, agencies should expect more attention on: 1)enrollment 2)ownership structures 3) billing patterns 4)documentation

Billing and documentation has long been an area of focus for VAHC and our members, resulting in significant savings and increased reimbursement. And that was before current market conditions.

The providers who stay ahead will be the ones with clean processes, strong compliance habits, and a team that knows how to prevent issues. We're here for it!

A recent GAO report puts hospice payment reform back in the spotlight. The latest GAO report is renewin...
07/15/2026

A recent GAO report puts hospice payment reform back in the spotlight.

The latest GAO report is renewing debate over how hospice routine home care should be paid, with a recommendation to shift from a daily rate to a per-visit model.

The takeaway for providers: even if policy doesn’t change tomorrow, the conversation is clearly moving toward visit intensity, value, and accountability

This will make strong documentation and clear proof of quality more important than ever.

How to get that done ASAP? We can help!

West Virginia's budget also passed: The governor said the fiscally conservative budget puts the state...
07/09/2026

West Virginia's budget also passed:

The governor said the fiscally conservative budget puts the state on a path to financial stability.

Gov. Morrisey also says this budget fully funds Medicaid, senior services and the HOPE scholarship, but makes “targeted cuts” to spending.

read details here:

https://lnkd.in/eU8efVNH

Very important Medicaid rate increases were included! This is a big win for those who advocated heavily for increases! ...
07/08/2026

Very important Medicaid rate increases were included!

This is a big win for those who advocated heavily for increases! Effective July 1, 2026

3.8% for Skilled Nursing RN (S9123)

4.5% for Skilled Nursing LPN (S9124)

5.0% for Private Duty Nursing RN (T1002)

5.0% for Private Duty Nursing LPN (T1003)

Effective January 1, 2027 4% Personal Care 4% EPSTD Effective January 1, 2028 3.9% Personal Care 3.9% EPSTD

Happy Birthday America!
07/03/2026

Happy Birthday America!

Address

3761 Westerre Pkwy, Ste B
Richmond, VA
23233

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+18042858636

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