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 weeks of July 1 and July 8.  

• 7/2—Participated in the biweekly CCC Plus claims processing conference calls with Anthem and Virginia Premier.
• 7/3—Participated in the biweekly CCC Plus claims processing conference calls with Aetna and Optima.
• 7/8—Participated in the weekly AHCA/NCAL legislative conference call for state affiliates.
• 7/8—Met with Sen. Steve Neman (R-Lynchburg) to discuss VHCA-VCAL priorities.
• 7/9—Hosted a meeting of the Convention and Trade Show Committee.
• 7/10—Participated in the biweekly CCC Plus claims processing conference calls with Magellan and United HealthCare.
• 7/11—Keith Hare met with Valley Health Care Center Administrator Jason Lindsey and staff in Chilhowie.
• 7/11—Participated in the Virginia Nursing Association’s Access, Availability, and Appropriateness of Care Workgroup.
• 7/12—Participated in the DMAS webinar on the Automated Enrollment and Disenrollment Portal.
• 7/12—Hosted the quarterly meeting of the Geriatric Mental Health Partnership.
• 7/12—Participated in the Justice Involved Veterans with Special Needs Workgroup discussion.