Registration is now open for the National Home Infusion Association’s 2026 Annual Conference (NHIA 2026), to be held April 18-22, 2026, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Denver, CO.
After receiving feedback from members, the association submitted comments to CMS on the proposed rule that includes implementation of the Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act as well as steps in the agency’s continued focus on fraud and abuse. Read the comments.
NHIA commends CMS for listening to stakeholders and deciding not to move forward at this time with the proposed changes to HCPCS codes and billing units for immune globulin products.
The National Home Infusion Foundation’s Wellness Challenge is returning this September, and we’re excited to invite your organization to sponsor a team and make a meaningful impact on our industry!
This proposal to modify the criteria for the use of an infusion pump should not be viewed as a solution to the broader access challenges facing Medicare beneficiaries who could safely receive infusion therapy at home.
NHIA submitted comments to CMS on a new proposed rule on interoperability and prior authorization for drugs. While NHIA is mostly supportive of standardizing prior authorization (PA) processes for Medicare-covered drugs, it wants CMS to know that home infusion may not fit neatly into processes designed for medical and pharmacy benefits.
NHIA strongly opposes CMS’s proposed HCPCS coding and billing unit changes for immune globulin products, arguing that the changes would create significant administrative, operational, reimbursement, and patient care challenges without providing meaningful clinical or financial benefit.
The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) welcomes the 2026-2027 Board of Directors.
Last week concluded the 2026 National Home Infusion Association Annual Conference (NHIA 2026), which convened the largest gathering dedicated to the home and alternate site infusion industry in Denver, Colorado.
The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) and Melinta Therapeutics, LLC (Melinta), a commercial-stage company providing innovative therapies for acute and life-threatening illnesses, are pleased to announce the addition of Melinta to NHIA’s Future of Infusion Advisory Council (FIAC).
The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) announces the winner and honorable mention for its Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award for 2026.
The National Home Infusion Association has announced the finalists for its 2026 Exhibitor Innovation Award. The award recognizes groundbreaking products or services that advance the home and alternate site infusion industry.
The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is pleased to announce the 2026 Fellow Program (FNHIA) cohort, made up of highly accomplished home and alternate site infusion professionals.
The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) is proud to announce Barbara Petroff, MS, RPh, BCSCP, CAC, CSPP, IgCP, FNHIA, FASHP as the recipient of the 2026 Women in Leadership Award.
The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is proud to announce that Melissa Leone, RN, BSN, FNHIA has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award.
The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is proud to announce its 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Board members serve 3-year terms as representatives for their NHIA member organization.
The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is releasing Infusion Industry Trends, the latest assessment of the home and alternate site infusion industry’s market position. Based on claims data from a 3-year timeframe, this focused analysis shows how the industry is evolving across therapy categories and payor environments.
The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) announces the finalists for its Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award for 2024. The authors of the following 5 poster abstracts will present an overview of their research project and summarize their findings during a special clinical webinar and a panel of judges will select the award recipient.
The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is proud to announce its 2024-2025 Board of Directors. Beginning this term, the association expanded to 17 the number of board seats on its governing body to provide a broader diversification of infusion provider organizations.
The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) is proud to announce that Nancy Kramer, RN BSN CRNI FNHIA is the recipient of the 2024 Lynn Giglione Women in Leadership Award.
This week, during a House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on Health Care Spending in the United States, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) addressed Medicare costs and the potential for home infusion to lead to significant cost savings.
NHIA—through its Quality and Standards and Clinical Practice Committees made up of experts in home infusion and alternate site infusion—has developed a consensus practice standard to help clinicians assess situations and determine when an electronic mechanical pump is recommended to administer an infusion medication in the home setting.
The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is pleased to announce the 2024 Fellow Program (FNHIA) cohort, made up of highly accomplished home and alternate site infusion professionals.
The prestigious NHIA Fellow Program aims to advance the home and alternate site infusion profession by recognizing the contributions and achievements of highly accomplished individuals.
We are delighted to introduce Michael Kirkbride, Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer at Vital Care Infusion Services. With over three decades of experience in alternate site healthcare, particularly in home infusion, Kirkbride is a well-respected figure in the industry. Come along with us as we dive into Michael Kirkbride’s career in home infusion and his connection to the National Home Infusion Asscociation (NHIA).
Varner Richards Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award – 2021 Fellow National Home Infusion Association Dr. Varner R. Richards, President and CEO of Intramed Plus, Inc., received his Doctor of Pharmacy in 1980 from the College of Pharmacy, University of Nebraska Medical Center. He has been involved in the home infusion industry for more than 30 years. In April 2021, he was awarded the industry’s highest honor from the NHIA, the Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is presented each year to an individual who has dedicated significant time, energy, and resources to working on behalf of patients and the home infusion industry.
Cheryl Gast-Whitaker is an Assistant Director of Pharmacy Business Operations at the Johns Hopkins Home Care Group in Baltimore. With three decades of experience in the Home Infusion industry, Cheryl has played a crucial role in improving patient care and access to home infusion therapy. Her achievements and experience have been recognized by the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA), who honored her with the 2022 NHIA Fellow status.
Dr. Rigas was the Chief Clinical Officer, co-founder, and principal at KabaFusion, a nationwide infusion therapy company started in 2010. He has been in the home infusion industry since 1992 and is now retired. Currently he volunteers for several patient support non-profit organizations, lectures at four schools of pharmacy, and provides consulting services. After being recognized as one of this year’s NHIA Fellows, we knew we had to reach out and hear about his experience in the industry.
2023 Fellow National Home Infusion Association Logan Davis, PharmD, MBA is Vice President of Trade for Vital Care Infusion Services, a national infusion pharmacy services franchise organization. As a pharmacist and business development specialist, Logan utilizes his experience and expertise to create and execute innovative pharmacy business development strategies and to promote patient access to infused and provider-administered injectable therapies. He lives in Meridian, Mississippi with his family.
Barbara Prosser is currently the Associate, Health Economics and Outcomes for Soleo Health. With over 25 years of experience in developing and overseeing clinical programs, risk management, and performance improvement programs in the home infusion industry, Barbara has a wealth of knowledge to share. With a bachelor’s in Pharmacy from the University of Florida, College of Pharmacy in Gainesville and active involvement in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Barbara is an expert in the field. Join us as we delve into her journey, insights, and advice for those in the home infusion industry. Get ready to be inspired by a true innovator and leader in home infusion.
Dr. Powers began his career in community pharmacy in 1980, and in 1988, he co-founded Medical Alternatives, which is now affiliated with the Baptist Memorial Healthcare System in Tennessee. Dr. Powers is a founding member of NHIA and served on the board of directors from 1997-2003 and as President from 1999-2000. In 2009 received the Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award. He continues to be active with NHIA as a founding member of the National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) board.
For many patients on home parenteral nutrition (PN), the therapy modality is the result of a sustained chronic illness. While it’s less than ideal to rely on life-sustaining nutrition support, when it’s well calibrated for the patient, PN can offer a modicum of clinical stability and even independence on an otherwise long and difficult journey.
Imagine your Gl tract suddenly stopped functioning. That happened to Amanda, who lives with gastroparesis. Diagnosing the problem and landing on an effective treatment is a journey Amanda says she “wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy.”
Independence is highly valued among patients with chronic medical conditions, and home infusion therapy plays a significant role in supporting that independence. Unfortunately, changes in coverage policies and unpredictable fluctuations in out-of-pocket costs can introduce barriers and create uncertainty, turning many patients into advocates.
Serious infections can sideline the best of plans. That’s what happened to Jusup, a Montana-based YouTuber with the ambitious goal of running a 100-mile race through the Salmon River mountains of Idaho. “I had never even raced in a 5K,” he recalls, “but, I was progressing in my goal of running at least 2 miles every day for a year and thought it would be a good test.”
