Associations
Industry associations
Trade and professional associations publish regulatory updates, education and advocacy for agencies. Each website below was opened and confirmed on 2026-10-17; organizations whose sites could not be confirmed are left out. Listed for reference; no ranking or endorsement.
Educational summary, last reviewed October 17, 2026. Not legal advice — confirm with the state licensing agency or counsel.
National associations
- National Alliance for Care at Homehome health, hospice, palliative care, home care (private duty and personal care), Medicaid HCBS
Formed in 2024 from NAHC and NHPCO; offers regulatory and legislative advocacy, an annual meeting, education, peer communities, a newsletter and a network of state associations.
- National Home Infusion Association (NHIA)infusion
Serves home and alternate-site infusion providers with advocacy, state legislative tracking, continuing education, an annual conference, industry data and practice standards.
- National Infusion Center Association (NICA)infusion
Represents non-hospital infusion providers with state and federal advocacy, published standards, an accreditation program, policy templates and an infusion center locator.
- Infusion Nurses Society (INS)infusion
The infusion nursing professional society; publishes infusion therapy standards of practice, offers education and competency programs, and hosts the CRNI certification.
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)infusion
A professional society for oncology nurses offering local chapters, journals, continuing education, drug reference sheets and symptom-management tools.
- Home Care Association of America (HCAOA)home care (private duty and personal care), Medicaid HCBS
Represents private-pay and Medicaid personal care agencies with an advocacy center, a Medicaid resource hub, legislative tracking, state chapters and a national conference.
- ANCORMedicaid HCBS
A community of disability service providers offering direct support workforce advocacy, a Medicaid resource center, a workforce report and a conference.
- ADvancing StatesMedicaid HCBS
Serves state aging, disability and Medicaid agencies rather than providers, and runs an HCBS conference, an HCBS clearinghouse and an HCBS business acumen center.
- National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS)Medicaid HCBS
An association of state developmental disability agencies offering technical assistance, a 1915(c) waiver database and a directors forum; its members are state agencies.
- Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA)hospice, palliative care
Supports hospice and palliative nursing staff through education, advocacy and state communities; its affiliate HPCC issues hospice and palliative credentials.
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM)hospice, palliative care
A society of physicians and other clinicians offering an annual assembly, a hospice forum, online learning, policy positions and a journal.
- Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)palliative care
A membership program of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai offering clinical training with CE credit, toolkits including billing and coding, and a national seminar.
- American Staffing Association (ASA)
The staffing industry association, with state affiliates, offering advocacy, model contracts, data, the CSP credential, events and healthcare staffing resources.
- National Association of Travel Healthcare Organizations (NATHO)
A non-profit association of travel healthcare organizations that publishes credentialing standards and regulatory white papers and holds an annual conference.
By state
Alabama
- Alabama Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (AHPCO)hospice, palliative care
Offers membership, educates patients, families and physicians about hospice and palliative care, and runs a county-by-county member-hospice finder.
- Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), Alabama chapterhome care (private duty and personal care)
The state chapter of the national home care association; HCAOA chapters handle state advocacy, networking and legislative tracking.
Alaska
No dedicated state association found; the associations below are broader healthcare associations. See also national associations.
- Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association (AHHA)hospitals, long-term care · broader healthcare association
Alaska’s statewide association of hospitals, nursing homes and healthcare partners; it is not specific to home care.
Arizona
- Arizona Association for Home Care (AAHC)home health, hospice
Offers advocacy, a members-only regulatory center, OASIS training, webinars including hospice topics, a career center and a vendor directory.
- Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), Arizona chapterhome care (private duty and personal care)
The state chapter of the national home care association; HCAOA chapters handle state advocacy, networking and legislative tracking.
Arkansas
- HomeCare Association of Arkansashome health
Advocates for government policies affecting the Arkansas home care industry.
- Hospice & Palliative Care Association of Arkansas (HPCAA)hospice, palliative care
A statewide nonprofit membership organization that represents member hospice and palliative care providers on advocacy issues and promotes access to hospice care.
California
- California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH)home health, home care (private duty and personal care), hospice
Represents licensed home health, home care and hospice providers with regulatory guidance, training courses, legislative tracking and an annual conference.
- California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA)hospice, palliative care
Advocates for hospice and palliative care in California and offers provider resources and a consumer provider-finder.
- Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), California chapterhome care (private duty and personal care)
The state chapter of the national home care association; HCAOA chapters handle state advocacy, networking and legislative tracking.
Colorado
- Home Care and Hospice Association of Colorado (HHAC)home health, home care (private duty and personal care), hospice
Formed in 2020 from two state associations; runs state advocacy with a lobbying team, a PAC and a legislative ambassador program, plus conferences and webinars.
Connecticut
- Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Homehome health, hospice, home care (private duty and personal care)
Offers advocacy and position statements, regulatory resources, statewide and regional conferences, and a consumer search across home health, hospice and personal care.
- Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), Connecticut chapterhome care (private duty and personal care)
The state chapter of the national home care association; HCAOA chapters handle state advocacy, networking and legislative tracking.
Delaware
- Delaware Association for Home & Community Care (DAHCC)home health, Medicaid HCBS
Represents Delaware home care agencies, with a mission of communication, collaboration and education for home and community-based health services.
District of Columbia
No DC association found — see the Maryland-National Capital Homecare Association (regional; its coverage of DC is not confirmed) and national associations.
- Maryland-National Capital Homecare Association (MNCHA)Regional; coverage of DC not confirmed
Florida
- Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF)home health, home care (private duty and personal care)
Has offered Florida home care providers resources, education and advocacy since 1989.
- Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association (FHPCA)hospice, palliative care
Florida’s hospice and palliative care association, listed in the National Alliance for Care at Home’s Assembly of State Associations.
- Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), Florida chapterhome care (private duty and personal care)
The state chapter of the national home care association; HCAOA chapters handle state advocacy, networking and legislative tracking.
Georgia
- Georgia Association for Home Health Agencies (GAHHA)home health
A nonprofit, established 1979, representing licensed and certified home health agencies with advocacy, education, conferences and a member provider directory.
- Georgia Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (GHPCO)hospice, palliative care
A nonprofit that supports hospice and palliative care providers, patients and families across Georgia.
- Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), Georgia chapterhome care (private duty and personal care)
The state chapter of the national home care association; HCAOA chapters handle state advocacy, networking and legislative tracking.
Hawaii
- Healthcare Association of Hawaii (HAH)hospitals · broader healthcare association
A multi-provider healthcare association for Hawaii; it is not specific to home care.
- Kōkua Mau – A Movement to Improve Carehospice, palliative care
A coalition that advocates for palliative and hospice care in Hawaii’s medical and legislative communities, including advance care planning.
Idaho
- Idaho Health Care Association (IHCA)long-term care · broader healthcare association
A long-term care association representing those who care for Idaho’s elderly; it is not specific to home care.
- Idaho Health Continuum of Care Alliance (IHCCA)home health, hospice
Informs post-acute providers, including home health and hospice, and charges no membership fees.
Illinois
- Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council (IHHC)home health, hospice, home care (private duty and personal care)
The Springfield-based Illinois association for home health, hospice and home services providers, listed in the Alliance’s Assembly of State Associations.
- Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (IL-HPCO)hospice, palliative care
Provides education, advocacy, public policy work, webinars, conferences, compliance support and a hospice locator.
- Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), Illinois chapterhome care (private duty and personal care)
The state chapter of the national home care association; HCAOA chapters handle state advocacy, networking and legislative tracking.
Indiana
- Indiana Association for Home & Hospice Care (IAHHC)home health, hospice
Works on home care and hospice through leadership, collaboration, advocacy and education, with an annual conference and a member directory.
- Indiana Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (IHPCO)hospice, palliative care
Indiana’s hospice and palliative care organization, listed in the Alliance’s Assembly of State Associations.
Iowa
- Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) and its Iowa Center for Home Carelong-term care, home health
Offers regulatory compliance and survey-readiness education, DON training and leadership programs; its home care division covers home health.
- Hospice & Palliative Care Association of Iowa (HPCAI)hospice, palliative care
A voluntary membership association representing Iowa hospice and palliative care agencies.
Kansas
- Kansas Home Care & Hospice Association (KHCHA)home health, hospice
A statewide organization representing Kansas home care and hospice providers.
Kentucky
- Kentucky Home Care Association (KHCA)home health
Provides communications, networking, trainings, webinars, dementia education, an annual conference, a career center and a member directory.
- Kentucky Association of Hospice & Palliative Care (KAHPC)hospice, palliative care
A nonprofit representing hospices and palliative care organizations in Kentucky, offering education, events, membership and a provider finder.
Louisiana
- HomeCare Association of Louisiana (HCLA)home health
A non-profit giving members advocacy, direction, education and leadership.
- Louisiana Mississippi Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (LMHPCO)hospice, palliative care
Covers Louisiana and Mississippi with hospice and palliative care advocacy, professional resources, education and conferences, forums and quality taskforces.
Maine
- Maine Alliance for Care at Homehome health, hospice
Offers education, state and federal advocacy, committees and peer connection, clinical manager bootcamps and Medicare Advantage webinars.
Maryland
- Maryland-National Capital Homecare Association (MNCHA)home health, home care (private duty and personal care)
Runs a leadership academy, a legislative center, a home health webinar series, private duty nursing member meetings and a find-a-provider tool.
- Hospice & Palliative Care Network of Maryland (HPCNM)hospice, palliative care
Offers advocacy on hospice legislative priorities, quality and regulatory resources, education, an annual conference and hospice and palliative directories.
Massachusetts
- Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts (HCA)home health, hospice
A non-profit trade association for Massachusetts home care and hospice providers.
- Hospice & Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts (HPCFM)hospice, palliative care
Advocates for members and offers an annual conference, webinars and a semi-monthly regulatory update.
- Home Care Aide Council (Massachusetts Council for Home Care Aide Services)home care (private duty and personal care), Medicaid HCBS
A nonprofit trade association founded in 1967 to promote home care aide services, focused on the aide workforce.
Michigan
- Michigan HomeCare & Hospice Association (MHHA)home health, hospice
Advocates for Michigan home care and hospice providers, including on auto no-fault reform affecting home care for crash survivors.
- Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), Michigan chapterhome care (private duty and personal care)
The state chapter of the national home care association; HCAOA chapters handle state advocacy, networking and legislative tracking.
Minnesota
- Minnesota Home Care Association (MHCA)home health
Gives members regulatory and legislative updates, free web-based training, conference discounts, a start-an-agency resource and a newsletter.
- Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care (MNHPC)hospice, palliative care
Works through education and advocacy on serious illness and end-of-life care.
- ARRMMedicaid HCBS
An association of disability services providers offering advocacy and an HCBS openings portal.
Mississippi
- Louisiana Mississippi Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (LMHPCO)hospice, palliative care
Covers Louisiana and Mississippi with hospice and palliative care advocacy, professional resources, education and conferences, forums and quality taskforces.
Missouri
- Missouri Alliance for Care at Home (MACH)home health, hospice
Supports and advocates for the home care industry with education and events, hospice programming, membership, and falls and infection benchmarking projects.
- Missouri Hospice & Palliative Care Association (MHPCA)hospice, palliative care
Supports coordinated care for terminally ill Missourians.
Montana
No dedicated state association found; the associations below are broader healthcare associations. See also national associations.
- MHA – An Association of Montana Health Care Providers (Montana Hospital Association)hospitals, home health, hospice · broader healthcare association
A multi-provider hospital association whose membership scope includes home health and hospice; CMS lists it as Montana’s state hospice organization contact.
Nebraska
- Nebraska Home Care Association (NHCA)home health, hospice, home care (private duty and personal care), palliative care
Offers members-only webinars, an annual conference, CE hours, regulatory updates, a referral network, EVV resources and a consumer provider directory.
- Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care AssociationListed by the National Alliance for Care at Home
Nevada
- Nevada Home Care & Hospice Associationhome health, hospice
Offers regulatory updates, benchmarking, OASIS and coding education, preparedness and QAPI webinars, policy templates, survey assistance and a job board.
New Hampshire
- Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care Alliance of New HampshireListed by the National Alliance for Care at Home
New Jersey
- Home Care & Hospice Association of New Jersey (HCHANJ)home health, hospice
Offers weekly member update calls, consultant guidance, advocacy with lawmakers, training, webinars, an annual conference and a members-only guidance library.
New Mexico
- New Mexico Association for Home & Hospice Care (NMAHC)home health, hospice, home care (private duty and personal care)
Offers state and national advocacy with a PAC, conferences, OASIS workshops and trainings, regulatory updates and a provider directory.
- Texas New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (TNMHPO)hospice, palliative care
Serves hospice and palliative providers in Texas and New Mexico with recorded CE courses, regulatory guidance, advocacy, conferences, a provider locator and a job board.
New York
- Home Care Association of New York State (HCA)home health
Offers advocacy in Albany and Washington, strategic advisement, data and research, education through its affiliate, and workforce resources.
- New York State Association of Health Care Providers (HCP)home health
Serves licensed home care services agencies and certified home health agencies with advocacy, news alerts, compliance sessions, webinars and an annual conference.
- Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State (HPCANYS)hospice, palliative care
Offers policy and advocacy, member education, advance-care-planning training, webinars and an annual conference.
North Carolina
- Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina (AHHC)home health, hospice
Offers resources, education, advocacy and leadership, licensure applicant training, a home care rules refresher, a provider directory and webinars.
North Dakota
No dedicated state association found; the associations below are broader healthcare associations. See also national associations.
- North Dakota Long Term Care Association (NDLTCA)long-term care, home health, hospice · broader healthcare association
A long-term care association whose membership expanded to include home care, home health and hospice; it keeps a care-at-home agency listing.
Ohio
- Ohio Council for Home Care & Hospice (OCHCH)home health, hospice, home care (private duty and personal care)
Offers a staffed regulatory help desk, a member forum, an education pass and aide training, advocacy, savings programs and a provider search.
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Association for Home Care & Hospice (OAHC)Listed by the National Alliance for Care at Home
- Oklahoma Hospice & Palliative Care Association (OHPCA)hospice, palliative care
Offers statewide education, legislative and regulatory updates, advocacy including a hospice day at the Capitol, and peer networking.
Oregon
- Oregon Association for Home Care (OAHC)home health, hospice
Offers advocacy tools, on-demand education, an annual conference, CHAP accreditation services, monthly member calls and a career center.
- Oregon Hospice & Palliative Care Association (OHPCA)hospice, palliative care
Runs networking groups for medical directors, QAPI and regulatory staff and volunteer coordinators, plus a members-only newsletter and free job posting.
Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA)home health, hospice, Medicaid HCBS
Offers advocacy, education, regulatory support, business solutions and workforce development, plus legislation trackers, a policy library and an annual conference.
Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Partnership for Home Care (RIPHC)home health, hospice, home care (private duty and personal care)
Offers State House advocacy, education and networking meetings, a home care directory and solution-partner services.
South Carolina
- South Carolina Home Care & Hospice Association (SCHCHA)home health, hospice, Medicaid HCBS
Offers webinars, an annual expo and conference, a provider directory and PAC advocacy that includes HCBS.
South Dakota
No dedicated state association found; the associations below are broader healthcare associations. See also national associations.
- South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO)home health, hospice, palliative care · broader healthcare association
A multi-provider healthcare association that includes home health and hospice and palliative care, offering webinars, continuing education and a member directory.
Tennessee
- Tennessee Association for Home Care (TAHC)Listed by the National Alliance for Care at Home
Texas
- Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice (TAHC&H)
The Texas home care and hospice trade association listed in the National Alliance for Care at Home’s Assembly of State Associations.
- Texas New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (TNMHPO)hospice, palliative care
Serves hospice and palliative providers in Texas and New Mexico with recorded CE courses, regulatory guidance, advocacy, conferences, a provider locator and a job board.
Utah
- Homecare & Hospice Association of Utah (HHAU)home health, hospice, home care (private duty and personal care)
Offers free online CE and compliance courses, a CHAP accreditation discount, an advocacy center and an agency directory.
Vermont
- VNAs of Vermonthome health, hospice
An organization of Vermont home health and hospice agencies offering policy and regulatory advocacy, education for leaders and staff, and best-practice sharing.
Virginia
- Virginia Association for Home Care & Hospice (VAHC)home health, hospice, home care (private duty and personal care), Medicaid HCBS
Offers advocacy tools, compliance, claims and OASIS workshops, a personal care aide training program, an agency directory and a job board.
Washington
- Home Care Association of Washington (HCAW)home health, hospice, home care (private duty and personal care)
Offers aide, administrator and wound care certifications, webinars, a legislative action center and PAC, licensing guidance and an annual conference.
- Washington State Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (WSHPCO)hospice, palliative care
Runs webinar networks, role-based networking groups and annual clinical conferences for hospice and palliative providers.
West Virginia
- Hospice Council of West Virginiahospice
Brings together the state’s hospices through webinars and member meetings.
Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Association for Home Health Care (WiAHC)home health
Offers an advocacy action center, a legislative key-contact program, conferences, a fall clinical workshop and on-demand webinars.
- Wisconsin Hospice and Palliative Care Association (WiHPCA)hospice, palliative care
Offers a monthly newsletter, a webinar series, an annual conference, town halls, quarterly DQA meetings and legislative updates.
Wyoming
No dedicated state association found — see national associations.
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