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PRESS RELEASE

NHIA Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Alexandria, VA (March 31, 2026) —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. Joining the NHIA Board of Directors are:

  • NHIA Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors Thomas Brown and Lilit SmithJefferson Health, represented by Thomas Brown, Director of Health Ventures. Jefferson Health delivers care to the Delaware Valley through a network of 33 hospitals and physician practices. Jefferson Home Infusion Service has been a leading provider of home infusion therapies since 1986. Jefferson team members have been actively engaged with NHIA for more than 20 years, serving on committees, the Board of Directors, and participating in Capitol Hill days and other advocacy efforts. In addition, share their knowledge through NHIA educational programs, poster abstracts, and publications.
  • Ascension Health, represented by Lilit Smith, Director of Infusion Operations. Ascension is a non-profit Catholic health system working across 17 states and the District of Columbia. Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 90 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 29 additional hospitals through partnerships, as well as senior living and at home services, which include comprehensive infusion services. Ascension team members are active in NHIA serving on committees and sharing their knowledge through NHIA educational programs.

In addition to the newly installed members, New England Life Care, KabaFusion, and Soleo Health were elected to additional terms.

“Being elected to the Board of Directors is the highest level of dedication and investment in NHIA and demonstrates a desire to work collaboratively with peer organizations to advance the infusion industry,” said Connie Sullivan, NHIA President and CEO. “We are excited to welcome Jefferson Health and Ascension Health and thank all our Board companies as their participation in NHIA brings diverse perspectives that will help the association effectively address member needs.”

Rolling off the NHIA Board will be Kathleen Patrick and David Adair, representing Chartwell and Chad Hatfield, representing UC Davis. “Thank you to these individuals for their service in advancing the home and alternate site infusion industry,” said Sullivan. “Sharing your time and expertise helps shape the association and the industry.”

The 2026-2027 Board of Directors will be installed at the NHIA Annual Conference held in Denver, Colorado April 18-22.

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NHIA is a trade association that represents companies that provide medically necessary infusion therapies to patients in alternate sites, as well as companies that manufacture and supply infusion and specialty pharmacy products. The association’s mission is to provide advocacy, education, and resources to the home and alternate site infusion community so the patients they serve can lead healthy, independent lives. For more information, visit www.nhia.org.

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