Virginia Association for Home Care and Hospice

The Virginia Association for Home Care and Hospice (VAHC) is a nonprofit organization focused on advocating for the home care industry in Virginia and West Virginia. The association represents home care and hospice providers, advocating for policies that support these services. VAHC works to ensure that individuals have access to quality home care and hospice services, promoting the home as a preferred healthcare setting.

Purpose and Activities

VAHC is dedicated to improving the business environment for home care and hospice providers through advocacy, education, and guidance. The organization supports fair reimbursement practices, improves service quality, and ensures equitable access to care. It also engages in regulatory advocacy to maintain fair and reasonable audit structures and to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.

VAHC offers various educational programs, including conferences and workshops on compliance, regulations, and operational best practices for home care and hospice providers. Networking opportunities, such as meetings and committees, facilitate communication among industry stakeholders.

Leadership

The organization's leadership includes a President and a Board of Directors, which oversee its strategic direction. As of recent updates, Ed Kassab serves as President, with Heather Weeks as Vice President and David Haslup Jr. as Secretary[4].

Financial Overview

VAHC is classified as a business league and chamber of commerce-type organization under IRS rules. Donations to the organization are not tax-deductible[2]. The organization generates most of its revenue from program services, with smaller contributions from investment income[2].

See Also

• West Virginia Council for Home Care & Hospice
• Virginia Association for Hospices & Palliative