Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association

09/04/2026

Resilience. Innovation. Collaboration.

These three pillars will guide discussions at the 2026 Virginia Behavioral Health Summit, bringing together experts from across Virginia to share strategies for strengthening workforce well-being, expanding access to care, improving patient outcomes, and building a more connected behavioral health system.

We look forward to welcoming healthcare professionals and community leaders from across the Commonwealth on September 24.

📍 The Westin Richmond | 📅 September 24, 2026

Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/819fba05-d849-4fdb-ae07-ed95c6b83806/summary

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

As hospitals prepare for the impact of H.R. 1 Medicaid cuts, proposed federal regulations could add another layer of financial pressure and uncertainty.

Takes a closer look at what’s ahead for hospitals and health systems in this article from POLITICO: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/02/hospitals-say-coming-regulations-worse-than-medicaid-cuts-01060086

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Samuel Starcher, Abigail McGhee, and Jordan Bell, recipients of the Augusta Health Foundation's 2026 John B. Davis and Kent-Holbert Scholarships.

These scholarships help support the next generation of healthcare professionals by investing in students pursuing careers in medicine, behavioral health, and other health-related fields.

Read more here: https://www.augustahealth.com/2026/09/augusta-health-foundation-celebrates-2026-scholarship-recipients/

09/02/2026

Virginia is receiving $122 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program to help expand access to care in rural communities through initiatives such as remote patient monitoring, virtual care, mobile clinics, maternal health services, and workforce development. The funding is a welcome investment in rural health care and can help address longstanding access and staffing challenges. At the same time, there are concerns that Medicaid funding reductions could create significant financial pressures for hospitals and health systems across the Commonwealth, particularly in rural areas.

Learn more at ABC 8News - WRIC: https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/new-healthcare-funding-to-benefit-rural-communities-experts-say-it-may-not-be-enough/

09/02/2026

Congratulations to the Virginia hospital leaders named to the 2026-27 Power 500 List by Virginia Business, including Steve Arner, President and CEO of Carilion Clinic, Sean T. Connaughton, President and CEO of Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association, Dr. Michael J. Dacey, President and CEO of Riverside, Pat Davis-Hagens, Market President of Bon Secours Hampton Roads, Dr. Stephen J. Jones, President and CEO of Inova, Dr. J. Scott Just, CEO of UVA Health Physicians Group, Dr. Marlon Levy, CEO of VCU Health, Dr. William Lunn, President of HCA Healthcare Capital Division, Michael Lutes, State President of Virginia of Bon Secours Mercy Health, Mary N. Mannix, President and CEO of Augusta Health, Dennis Matheis, President and CEO of Sentara Health, Mark Nantz, President and CEO of Valley Health, Dr. Christopher Newman, President and CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare, Dr. Mitchell Rosner, CEO of UVA Health, Amy Sampson, President and CEO of Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD), Erik Shannon, CEO of UVA Community Health, and Richard Tugman, President and CEO of Centra Health.

See more here: https://virginiabusiness.com/virginia-500-the-2026-27-power-list/

09/02/2026

From one generation of caregivers to the next.

Berkley Hipkins, Mikayla Tuthill, and Julia Brownie grew up watching their parents care for patients at Johnston-Willis Hospitals. Now, thanks in part to Patricia Frist Memorial Scholarships from the HCA Healthcare Foundation, they are pursuing nursing careers of their own and preparing to make a difference for future patients and families.

Read more at HCA Virginia Health System: https://www.hcavirginia.com/about-us/newsroom/inspired-to-care-three-scholarship-recipients-follow-their-families-into-nursing

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Some Virginia hospitals are already operating at a loss, and new federal Medicaid spending cuts could deepen those financial challenges.

Learn more at 29News WVIR: