West Virginia Hospital Association

02/05/2026

How do hospitals improve safety, outcomes, and affordability, especially in a rural state? Roane General Hospital CEO Doug Bentz explains how the WVHA Honors Program helps hospitals adopt evidence-based interventions, share best practices, and deliver measurable results:

https://wvha.org/wp-content/uploads/bentz-op-ed-1.27.2026.pdf?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social_facebook_social_20260205_E_no_1_

02/04/2026

West Virginia hospitals are proving that we’re strongest when we work together. Through the WVHA Honors Program, hospitals across the state are sharing best practices, earning quality recognition, and improving patient safety.

https://wvha.org/wp-content/uploads/bentz-op-ed-1.27.2026.pdf?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social_facebook_social_20260204_E_no_1_

02/03/2026

Roane General Hospital CEO Doug Bentz: WV hospitals face challenges like rural geography, workforce shortages, and aging infrastructure, but thanks to collaboration across the state, we continue to deliver results for our patients. More here: https://wvha.org/wp-content/uploads/bentz-op-ed-1.27.2026.pdf?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social_facebook_social_20260203_E_no_1_

02/02/2026

From maternal health and antibiotic stewardship to emergency preparedness, West Virginia hospitals are delivering high-quality care statewide. In 2025, 38 hospitals earned WVHA Honors Program recognition, proof that collaboration and accountability drive better outcomes: https://wvha.org/wp-content/uploads/bentz-op-ed-1.27.2026.pdf?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social_facebook_social_20260202_E_no_1_

01/28/2026

West Virginia hospitals are proving that collaboration saves lives.

In 2025 alone, 38 WV hospitals earned Honors recognition, demonstrating that teamwork, accountability, and evidence-based care deliver real results for patients and communities.

🔗 Read more from WVHA Quality Committee Chair, Doug Bentz:https://wvha.org/wp-content/uploads/bentz-op-ed-1.27.2026.pdf

01/19/2026

This morning, David Goldberg, Chair of the West Virginia Hospital Association Board of Trustees and President & CEO of Mon Health and Davis Health Systems, joined TalkLine to discuss his recent op-ed, “The Hospital Factor in West Virginia’s Economic Future,” which was published last week.

During the interview, Goldberg emphasized the vital role hospitals play in West Virginia—not only as providers of care, but as economic anchors, major employers, and drivers of long-term community stability.

🎧 Listen to the interview below.

01/13/2026

Job growth, economic development, and healthcare sustainability are deeply connected. As state leaders focus on attracting new employers, ensuring access to reliable healthcare must remain a priority. Strong hospitals help communities thrive and businesses succeed.

🔗 Read more from WVHA Board Chair, David Goldberg on why hospital sustainability matters for West Virginia’s economic future:

12/30/2025

The West Virginia Hospital Association applauds Governor Morrisey’s leadership in securing critical funding to advance the Rural Health Transformation Program—a major step forward in strengthening access to care, improving outcomes, and supporting hospitals in rural communities across our state.

This investment will help ensure West Virginians, no matter where they live, continue to have access to high-quality healthcare close to home.

🔗 Read more in our full press release:

12/12/2025

Last week, WVHA hosted the Hospital Leadership Academy Class of 2026 for their third session at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV. The three-day session covered a wide range of hospital quality and health care finance topics.

12/11/2025

12/10/2025

West Virginia’s hospitals are strengthening community health across the Mountain State. Read how we support patients, providers and jobs statewide, and why it’s critical to keep hospitals accessible to every West Virginian.
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12/09/2025

Our mission: strengthen the health and well-being of every community in the Mountain State and ensure access to high-quality, affordable care close to home. WVHA President & CEO Jim Kaufman outlines our commitment in his latest op-ed:
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