ACHC names David Totaro to board

CARY, N.C. — The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has named David J. Totaro, principal at Liberty Partners Group and a nationally recognized leader in home health and hospice policy, advocacy and strategy, to its board of directors. Totaro brings more than three decades of leadership experience spanning healthcare, government affairs, public policy and strategic communications. Throughout his career, he has worked to advance policies that strengthen home-based care while supporting providers as they navigate an evolving healthcare landscape. “David has dedicated his career to advancing home-based care and advocating for healthcare providers,” said José Domingos, president and CEO of ACHC. “His experience and leadership will be invaluable as our Board helps shape ACHC’s strategic direction and advances our mission of helping healthcare organizations continuously improve quality, strengthen operations and adapt to the challenges facing healthcare today.” Totaro joined Liberty Partners Group in January 2026, where he co-leads the firm’s home health and hospice practice. Prior to that position, he spent 17 years with BAYADA Home Health Care, serving as chief government affairs officer and later as president and executive director of Hearts for Home Care, the organization’s 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. “I’ve long admired ACHC’s commitment to helping healthcare organizations strengthen quality through a smart, modern and collaborative approach to accreditation,” said Totaro. “I’m honored to join the board and look forward to contributing to the organization’s continued success as it supports healthcare providers in delivering high-quality care.”