Testimonials

One of the most significant benefits of joining a professional organization, like NAHC, is the opportunity it provides to either be a mentor or to find one. As a previous “mentoree,” I am a huge advocate for the NAHC Mentorship program. I was blessed to gain Carolyn Fleistra as a mentor. Carolyn offered me the ability to learn the industry and association from someone who had worked in the industry at the executive level for years and someone who had been involved in the organization at a high level. She shared her experiences, shared tips, ensured I knew where to be, and above all, gave me a sense of belonging. I highly encourage anyone to seek mentorship
Summer Napier, President, Healing Hands Healthcare, LLC
Through the HHFMA Mentorship program I have had several formal and informal conversations with my assigned mentor. This has provided the opportunity to evaluate and achieve my career goals within the industry – like being appointed to the HHFMA Workgroup. The knowledge I have gained since joining the industry has been extensive and the HHFMA Mentorship program has played a major role in my career development. I will continue to contribute to the success of this initiative, including becoming a mentor myself.
RJ Gagnon, CFO, Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice
When I first became a homecare executive, my predecessor and first home health & hospice mentor advised me to join HHFMA. “And never miss the Finance conference!” It was fantastic advice. The HHFMA has been a great source of current information over my career, and its mentoring program was a terrific additional benefit. I was fortunate to be assigned a wonderful mentor, Marcylle Combs. She answered my questions, introduced me to others, and helped me navigate all the resources available to members through NAHC and the HHFMA. I’ve also really enjoyed mentoring others over the years. If you are new to the HHFMA, a mentor can help you optimize your membership. If you are experienced, serving as a mentor is a wonderful way to give back to the homecare and hospice community.
Carolyn Flietstra BSN RN, Executive Vice President (Retired), Christian Living Services
The HHFMA Mentorship program has provided me with a great professional relationship with someone outside of my own organization. My mentor has been a great sounding board and someone I can reach out to as for insight and guidance related to professional development, speaking opportunities, educational resources and especially career aspirations. We often work together to discuss both financial and regulatory changes that will impact the home health and/or hospice industries. I cannot stress enough the value I have received being in the HHFMA Mentorship program and plan to become a mentor myself.
Mike Simione, Director of Cost Reports, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting

Welcome to the NAHC Advocacy Center!

The Heartbeat of Home Care and Hospice

Americans want to age in their own homes and communities, where they can maintain their independence, dignity, and spend time with family and friends. Home health care and hospice services provide Americans with the quality health care they want in the comfort of their own homes and at a price they and the country can afford.

Our elected representatives need to hear about the success of home health and hospice from the people who know it best – patients, families, and providers. NAHC is advocating on behalf of home health care and hospice every day, but nothing has an impact on elected officials like hearing from their own constituents, and that is why it is so important for everyone familiar with home health and hospice to become advocates on behalf of our entire community. You are the Heartbeat of our industry and can be a catalyst for change ensuring access to quality home-based care and services today and for future generations.

NAHC has made connecting with your elected representatives as easy as a few clicks on your computer or mobile device. You are literally seconds away from asking your elected representatives to support home health and hospice. Simply click on TAKE ACTION NOW, choose the issue or issues that matter most to you, fill in your name and contact information, and hit SEND. Your representatives immediately receive your message and you have taken a strong stand for home health and hospice.

There is great strength in numbers. Our voices combined together are powerful enough to command the attention of our elected representatives and influence their decisions. NAHC is proud to be the leading and unifying voice for home care and hospice patients and providers with policymakers and legislators, federal agencies, the media, the public and in the courts. Stand with us, add your voice to ours and countless others, and together we will ensure access to the highest quality health care and services at home for all Americans. Become an advocate today!

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For more information or questions contact:
advocacy@nahc.org

“Each time a man stands up for an ideal
or acts to improve the lot of others,
strikes out against injustice,
he sends forth a ripple of hope…”
– John F. Kennedy

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