Wichita Home Health Service, Inc.

12/20/2025

From finding your next role to growing your team, the TAHC&H Career Center supports the home care and hospice workforce across Texas. See what’s new at careers.tahch.org 🔎

12/20/2025

Texas Veterans Deserve Better.

Starting January 1, 2026, the VA will slash home care reimbursement rates in rural Texas by 43% - on top of last year’s cut. That’s a 49% cumulative reduction since FY2024. These cuts threaten access to essential services like Home Health Aide, Homemaker, and Nursing for 1 million Veterans in rural and mid-sized communities.

Home care isn’t a luxury - it’s a lifeline. It keeps Veterans safe at home, prevents costly hospitalizations, and honors their wishes. These reductions will force agencies to close and leave Veterans with no options but institutional care.

Watch the CBS News report: VA Home Care Changes in Texas: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/va-home-care-changes-texas-fewer-hours-rural-caregiver-pay-drop-january/

Read our Press Release: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3cu351ejloq32xglxk1j8/Press-Statement-2026-VA-rate-reductions.pdf?rlkey=bithwl69peg92qkm2arrunnzq&e=1&st=0rwluicr&dl=0

Read our op-ed: Texas Veterans Deserve Better: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vfdegatt5kgxmu051pjhn/Op-Ed-Texas-Veterans-Deserve-Better.pdf?rlkey=hoozibi8x5beosbprwh3ie2lc&st=tyhenaqm&dl=0

Read TAHC&H’s Letter to the VA: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i82h9t47clyzniggrk9g6/TAHCH-letter-to-the-Undersecretaries-of-the-VA-Geriatrics-and-Extended-Care-department.pdf?rlkey=ji82tfq7ytep2eglcimf4yr94&st=1oh068df&dl=0

Read HCOA’s Letter to the VA: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/b3q1niva3qlzhmsyfans5/HCOA-letter-to-the-Undersecretaries-of-the-VA-Geriatrics-and-Extended-Care-department.pdf?rlkey=w8y02v5tqdggt3qrf9bkvq9dt&st=y11atjim&dl=0

Contact your Legislator Today: https://www.tahch.org/advocacy/actionalerts #/

Our Veterans fought for us. We must fight for them. Urge Congress to press the VA to reverse these cuts and protect rural access to care.

12/18/2025

Action Alert🚨 The VA’s proposed 2026 Fee Schedule would significantly reduce reimbursement for home health services across much of Texas, threatening access to care for Veterans - especially in rural communities. We need your voice now! Contact your legislators and urge the VA to reconsider these cuts and protect access to community-based care: https://tahch.org/advocacy/actionalerts #/327

12/11/2025

🌟 Celebrating Excellence: WellPoint Caregiver Appreciation Awards 🌟

We are proud to recognize two outstanding team members, Julie Turnbow and Reanonda Woodman, as recipients of the WellPoint Caregiver Appreciation Awards.

This honor recognizes individuals who consistently exceed expectations to deliver compassionate, person-centered care. Julie and Reanonda exemplify the dedication, empathy, and professionalism that define our mission.

Their commitment to improving the lives of those we serve inspires all of us, and we are grateful for the positive impact they make every day.

Please join us in congratulating Julie and Reanonda on this well-deserved achievement!

Thank you for the exceptional care you provide and for truly making a difference.

12/10/2025

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." – Eleanor Roosevelt

Today, our team collaborated to create vision boards, both collectively and individually. This exercise not only allowed us to articulate our personal and professional goals but also fostered a deeper understanding of each other’s aspirations. The synergy within this team is remarkable, reflecting our shared commitment to a unified vision and mission. It’s evident that this collaborative spirit enhances our performance both in and out of the office, driving us toward a brighter future together.

12/08/2025

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Help Veterans remain safe

12/06/2025

Thank you all for advocating for this amazing industry ❤️

This week, TAHC&H Executive Director Rachel Hammon joined home health leaders from AccentCare, VNS, and Elara Caring for an important discussion with CMS Administrator Dr. Oz. 🤝 Together, we remain steadfast in advocating for ethical practices, quality care, and a sustainable future for home care and hospice across Texas and beyond!

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, support the Home Care & Hospice Defense Fund💙

Your contribution strengthens the advocacy that protects our industry in both Austin and Washington, D.C. The Defense Fund helps us go beyond what membership dues alone can support - funding lobbying, public relations, and expert representation to defend home care and hospice from ongoing regulatory and budgetary threats.

Anyone can give. Every gift makes a difference. Donate today: https://form.jotform.com/210753975209966