West Virginia Hospital Association

West Virginia Hospital Association is a nonprofit association in Charleston, West Virginia, representing hospitals and health systems across the state. Founded in 1926, the organization serves as the collective voice for West Virginia’s hospital community, supporting its members in advancing healthcare quality, accessibility, and affordability. It promotes initiatives such as the Community Benefit Report, which highlights hospitals’ outreach in wellness services, health education, screenings, and family support. The association also oversees West Virginia Health Services, Inc., a for-profit subsidiary focused on group purchasing and administrative services. It hosts the annual WVHA Meeting and partners with West Virginia Living to produce a statewide magazine on health and wellness.

The West Virginia Hospital Association is guided by a mission to build healthy hospitals and healthy communities, aiming for a stronger, more resilient West Virginia. Its values, quality, transparency, integrity, collaboration, and innovation, shape its work in advocacy, policy development, and member support. The organization includes associate members who collaborate with hospitals to strengthen the healthcare system. Its leadership includes Jim Kaufman, President and CEO, who brings over two decades of health policy experience from federal, state, and local levels, including roles with the Children’s Hospital Association and Johns Hopkins Institutions. The association’s team is based in the Greenway Building at Northgate Business Park in Charleston.

The organization is located at 100 Association Drive in Charleston, West Virginia. While specific nearby landmarks are not listed, the address sits within a designated business park in the city’s central area. The West Virginia Hospital Association has been a consistent presence in the state’s healthcare landscape since its founding, working to ensure that hospitals remain vital community institutions and economic contributors. Its long-standing role in shaping health policy and supporting hospital operations reflects its deep commitment to the well-being of West Virginians.