VHCA-VCAL’s advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job.  While the General Assembly session may get most of the attention, the meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and other stakeholders beyond session can have lasting impact on our ability to be effective advocates. 

We’ll be using this space to highlight VHCA-VCAL staff and leadership’s participation in meetings and events that are critical to the profession. 

Take a look at our outreach and advocacy work for the week of December 10, 2018.  

• 12/10—Participated in the Virginia Nursing Association’s Access, Availability, and Appropriateness of Care Workgroup.
• 12/11—Attended a political fundraiser for Gov. Ralph Northam.
• 12/12—The VCAL Committee met in Richmond
• 12/12—Participated in the biweekly CCC Plus nursing facility claims processing calls with Magellan, and United.
• 12/13—Attended Trio Healthcare’s holiday luncheon.
• 12/13—Met with Del. Terry Kilgore (R-Gate City) to talk about budget issues and VHCA-VCAL priorities.
• 12/13—Participated in the AHCA/NCAL Independent Owners Council call.
• 12/13—Participated in the Virginia Nurses Association’s Access to Mental Health workgroup call.
• 12/14—Hosted the Geriatric Mental Health Partnership’s quarterly meeting.
• 12/14—Attended a political fundraiser for Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington).