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.

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

The VA legislative session is beginning soon and things will move very quickly. The state government is going through si...
01/06/2026

The VA legislative session is beginning soon and things will move very quickly.

The state government is going through significant change due to the newly elected Governor and a change in several congressional seats.

There are a minimum of 6 bills pending that will impact home and health care agencies, patients and communities.

You can go to Who’s My Legislator to get information on who represents your service area: https://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/

We are wishing you a wonderful holiday at home, surrounded by family and friends.
12/25/2025

We are wishing you a wonderful holiday at home, surrounded by family and friends.

At VAHC, as a team who has served the industry for decades, we sometimes forget that families that are facing an aging f...
12/17/2025

At VAHC, as a team who has served the industry for decades, we sometimes forget that families that are facing an aging family member, or a family member who needs special at home care, aren’t familiar with all the details.

Home care enables older adults or younger members who need care, to get care at home through personalized services:
personal care (bathing, transportation, companionship etc.) , medication management, physical therapy, and skilled nursing.

Not only do seniors prefer to receive care at home, there are benefits for the families as well. The services enable the care that is needed, while reducing the stress on family members of continuous care giving. The time you spend with your family member becomes quality time where both parties can relax and enjoy the company.

Agencies support families by assessing needs, coordinating care plans, and handling logistics. For help choosing care, try:
https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/

We encourage you to explore options and start conversations early.

New bills have been introduced in the 2026 legislative session (e.g., HB1) to try again to incrementally raise the minim...
12/16/2025

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.

These require passage through the legislative process. This will be a critical topic for debate.

We guide agencies to think beyond “the new hourly rate” and plan for total cost of labor: overtime, differentials, wage compression, and potential adjustments to shift structures.

We are very close to these wage and hour issues. Connect with our Executive Director.

Home health aide is now the largest occupation in U.S. health care, adding thousands of new jobs!And attracting many fir...
12/15/2025

Home health aide is now the largest occupation in U.S. health care, adding thousands of new jobs!

And attracting many first-time aides each month.

The profession is seeing benefits: national wages rose by 4.93% in 2025, and turnover decreased.

Training becomes ever more important. VAHC’s enhanced aide training not only raises care standards but can help reduce agency costs by improving retention and efficiency, while minimizing the burden on your current staff.

www.vahc.org

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3761 Westerre Pkwy, Ste B
Richmond, VA
23233

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
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Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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