Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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Reach out to your members of the General Assembly to ask them to support budget amendments to increase funding for nurses and nurse aides so...
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Key state health policy leaders spoke to over 180 attendees at this week’s Legislative Conference held amid the 2025 General Assembly session. Attendees heard from...
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This week at the General Assembly session, legislators acted on key bills VHCA-VCAL is intensely involved in, including legislation to increase VDH’s authority to sanction...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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What’s happening: Subcommittees in both the House of Delegates and Virginia Senate are scheduled to hold hearings on legislation that will impose significant new sanctions...
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This week at the General Assembly session, subcommittees and committees were busy hearing legislation as the bill filing deadline passed last week. VHCA-VCAL’s priority bill...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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We’ll have a complete look at legislation affecting VHCA-VCAL members as part of the Legislative Conference on January 29-30. Make sure you have registered for the conference before the January...
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This week at the General Assembly, legislators continued to file bills and dug into committee work delayed by last week’s abbreviated start to the session....
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What’s happening: A week into the 2025 General Assembly session, legislators have introduced hundreds of bills and resolutions. VHCA-VCAL is still assessing the impact of...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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The 2025 General Assembly session kicked off this week. We are in the midst of reviewing bills and meeting with legislators on our priority issues. It...
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What’s happening: January 8, marked the opening day of the 2025 Virginia General Assembly Session. However, the General Assembly met only briefly to pass procedural...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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[caption id="attachment_202335" align="alignright" width="455"] Mark Klyczek presents before the Joint Subcommittees with Health and Human Resources Oversight. [/caption] Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much...
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Friday, November 1 is the deadline to respond to the workforce/staffing survey. We need 35 more responses to match our participation rate in prior years....
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Remember to provide your input on VHCA-VCAL’s workforce/staffing survey before November 1. Your feedback help will guide our advocacy efforts on workforce and funding challenges...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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What’s happening: VHCA-VCAL has launched its 2024 workforce/Staffing survey to gather information on the continuing workforce challenges. Your feedback is critical to our advocacy efforts...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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[caption id="attachment_200436" align="alignright" width="446"] Mark Klyczek, Amy Hewett, Ashley Jackson, Mark Parkinson, and Natalie Largent attend a dinner for the AHCA/NCAL Future Leaders/DELP Scholars Program...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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[caption id="attachment_194380" align="alignright" width="472"] Staff from Canterbury Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center and Marquis Health Services welcome Del. Rodney Willett (D-Henrico, third from left) on a...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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What’s happening: This week Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced he has appointed John Littel as his next chief of staff. Littel, who has served as the secretary of health...
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What’s happening: DMAS has officially posted the nursing facility Medicaid rates for each provider effective July 1, 2024. In the aggregate, the new operating rates...
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[caption id="attachment_194285" align="alignright" width="304"] Del. Carrie Coyner (R-Chesterfield) toured Tyler’s Retreat at Iron Bridge and met with Saber Healthcare Group administrators and regional staff. [/caption]...
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What to know: A June 5 DSS memo advises assisted living facilities (ALFs) on three legislative measures passed in the 2024 General Assembly session affecting them. The highlighted...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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[caption id="attachment_193999" align="alignright" width="450"] Left to right: Tom Orsini, Mark Klyczek, Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), David Rubenstein, Ann Marie Parks, and Chad Isabelle.[/caption] Advocates in...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Good news: The budget approved by the General Assembly and signed by Gov. Youngkin on May 13 includes $81.6 million in Medicaid Value-Based Purchasing (VBP)...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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What’s new: Gov. Glenn Youngkin and General Assembly leaders announced that they would work on a compromise budget during yesterday’s reconvened session. Legislators and the...
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[caption id="attachment_192085" align="alignright" width="377"] Top row from left to right: Katherine Preede and Keith Hare. Bottom row from left to right: April Payne, LaShuan Bethea,...
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What’s happening: The General Assembly will meet on April 17 to act on Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s budget amendment that would cut in half the Medicaid...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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[caption id="attachment_191950" align="alignright" width="394"] Left to right: Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), Wendy Walter, Natalie Largent, and Donna Shaw.[/caption] Are you coming to Washington DC this June...
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Take a minute to send a message to Gov. Glenn Youngkin to ask him to leave intact funding for the Medicaid Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program...
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[caption id="attachment_191950" align="alignright" width="600"] Left to right: Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), Wendy Walter, Natalie Largent, and Donna Shaw.[/caption] Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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[caption id="attachment_173602" align="alignright" width="489"] VHCA-VCAL members before visiting Capitol Hill to meet with legislators during the Congressional Briefing.[/caption] Join us in Washington DC this June...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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[caption id="attachment_190255" align="alignright" width="371"] Keith Hare and William Coleman meet with Del. Betsy Carr (D-Richmond).[/caption] What’s happening: The 2024 General Assembly session is scheduled to...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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Nearly 1,000 organizations including VHCA-VCAL and many members signed on in support of a letter to leaders of the US House Ways and Means Committee...
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What’s happening: VHCA-VCAL-backed bills on the LTSS Screening process and to create an educational and licensure pathway for medication aides in certified nursing facilities have...
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This week at the General Assembly, budget conferees were announced. These legislators will negotiate the differences between the House and Senate budgets. VHCA-VCAL lobbyists and...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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What’s happening: This week the General Assembly turned its attention to work on the budget bills for state fiscal years (SFY) 2025-26. The budgets developed...
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Assisted living has been in the national spotlight because of series in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and a recent hearing held by the US Senate...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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Session at the halfway mark: Tuesday marked crossover, the midpoint of the 2024 General Assembly session and the deadline by which the House and Senate...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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Assisted living has been in the national spotlight because of series in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and a recent hearing held by...
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What’s happening: General Assembly committees have dispatched some bills of concern to VHCA-VCAL as legislators move closer to the mid-point of the 2024 session. Legislation...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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Use our quick VideoAsk platform to record a video VHCA-VCAL can use in our digital advocacy campaign to ask for support of our Medicaid budget...
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What’s happening: General Assembly committees continue to work through long agendas to hold hearings on legislation. VHCA-VCAL’s priority bills on LTSS Screenings and medication aides...
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Key state health policy leaders spoke to 175 attendees at this week’s Legislative Conference. Attendees heard from a cabinet secretary, five agency directors who thanked...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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This week at the General Assembly session, committees were busy hearing legislation as the bill filing deadline passed last week. VHCA-VCAL’s priority bills on LTSS Screening...
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[caption id="attachment_188175" align="alignright" width="600"] April Payne explains the LTSS Screening process alongside VHCA-VCAL lobbyist Scott Johnson (left) and bill patron Del. Mike Cherry (R-Colonial Heights,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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What’s going on: VHCA-VCAL is currently running a digital advocacy campaign to raise awareness of the challenges facing the industry. We would like to feature...
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Deadlines to know: Friday, January 19, is the deadline to secure a room in the VHCA-VCAL room block at the Omni Richmond Hotel for the...
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What’s happening: A week into the 2024 General Assembly session, legislators have introduced nearly 2,200 bills and resolutions. VHCA-VCAL is still assessing the impact of...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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VHCA-VCAL’s focus during the 2024 General Assembly session will be securing support for Medicaid rate reforms, an increase in the Auxiliary Grant rate, as well...
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The 2024 General Assembly session kicked off this week. We are in the midst of reviewing bills and meeting with legislators on our priority issues....
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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What’s happening: The full agenda for the upcoming Legislative Conference is now online. Take a look at the lineup of speakers and presenters which includes...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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[caption id="attachment_185149" align="alignright" width="387"] From left to right: August Healthcare CEO Ben Cohen, Rep. Gerry Connolly, and August Healthcare Vice President of Operations Bolaji Lakanse....
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Join VHCA-VCAL in Richmond for the 2024 Legislative Conference at the Omni Richmond Hotel on January 31 – February 1, 2024. This is a can’t...
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At the federal level: A bipartisan group of US Senators introduced legislation to stop CMS from finalizing the minimum staffing proposal. VHCA-VCAL, AHCA/NCAL, and many...
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What’s happening: As part of our pre-General Assembly session advocacy campaign, we are building awareness of the need for continued investments in the Medicaid program...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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In continuing coverage of the staffing survey results, findings were shared in reports featuring: Tom Orsini, president and CEO of Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital...
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Thank you for the tremendous response to our annual workforce/staffing survey. The results paint an important picture of what’s going on in your facilities. Now...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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For the record: AHCA/NCAL submitted final comments to CMS on the proposed federal staffing mandate for nursing homes. AHCA/NCAL President and CEO offered his thanks...
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Historic turnover is the hallmark of the 2023 elections, which were shaped by nonpartisan redistricting and a slew of retirements by longtime legislators. Seventeen new...
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Make sure your voice is heard! We are in the final days of the formal comment period for the CMS Proposed Rule for Minimum Staffing....
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“Biggest public policy issue”: As numerous media outlets covered the findings of VHCA-VCAL’s staffing survey, many focused on the comment by VHCA-VCAL President and CEO that...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Two weeks left: The formal comment period on the CMS minimum staffing proposed rule ends November 6. Now is the time to share with CMS...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Get involved: AHCA/NCAL has a goal of submitting more than 10,000 comments to CMS on the proposed minimum staffing rule by November 6. In addition,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Next week VHCA-VCAL will launch a short survey to gather information on the continuing workforce challenges. Look for the survey in your inbox. Your feedback...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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The General Assembly met Wednesday for a one-day session to finalize changes to the current state fiscal year budget. The approved budget sustained the $25...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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What’s happening: July 1 marks the usual effective date of legislation and the budget passed during the year’s General Assembly session. While budget negotiations have...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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[caption id="attachment_173602" align="alignright" width="425"] VHCA-VCAL members before visiting Capitol Hill to meet with legislators during the Congressional Briefing.[/caption] In meetings with eight members of the...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Two Virginia legislators have introduced bipartisan legislation that could help address the ongoing labor shortage in long term care (LTC). Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11) and Sen....
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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What to know: A May 11 DSS memo advises ALFs on legislation passed in the 2023 General Assembly session affecting them. The memo reviews three bills covering...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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[caption id="attachment_160682" align="alignright" width="440"] VHCA-VCAL members visit the US Capitol[/caption] Don't miss this jam-packed two-day event on June 5-6 in Washington, DC. Get the latest...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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What’s new: Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed the VHCA-VCAL backed bills on nursing facility minimum staffing standards and LTSS Screening. Members of the General Assembly will...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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What’s happening: The General Assembly passed a stopgap budget on Saturday addressing technical amendments, an education funding fix, funding state reserves and capital projects. A key sticking point is...
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Tell CMS how an unfunded staffing mandate would impact access to care for seniors by February 28. CMS will issue a minimum staffing rule this...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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[caption id="attachment_170270" align="alignright" width="600"] A view of the Virginia State Capitol Buiding.[/caption] This week is the last scheduled week of the 46-day regular session. Legislators...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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Earlier this week the Senate of Virginia unanimously passed HB 1446, VHCA-VCAL’s nursing facility staffing bill. The measure now heads to Gov. Glenn Youngkin for...
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What’s happening: The General Assembly is poised to increase the rate for Virginia’s Auxiliary Grant (AG) program as part of the state budget. Contact your legislators to...
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What’s happening: The General Assembly’s budget negotiators are determining final funding amounts for the Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program and proposed Medicaid rate reforms proposed by...
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What’s happening: The General Assembly is poised to increase the rate for Virginia’s Auxiliary Grant (AG) program as part of the state budget. Contact your...
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[caption id="attachment_170270" align="alignright" width="600"] A view of the Virginia State Capitol Buiding.[/caption] What’s happening: VHCA-VCAL has been closely tracking and lobbying on bills that impact...
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This week: VHCA-VCAL asked Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine not to join other senators in support of an effort urging CMS to impose a...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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February 7 marked crossover, the midpoint of the 2023 General Assembly session and the deadline by which the House and Senate had to act on...
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Good news: The budgets issued earlier this week by the House of Delegates and Senate budget-writing committees fund VHCA-VCAL’s priorities related to: Medicaid inflation, the...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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Coming up: On Sunday, February 5, the House and Senate budget-writing committees will release their proposals to amend the budget for the state fiscal years...
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What’s happening: The House of Delegates voted 98-2 to pass HB 1446, VHCA-VCAL’s staffing bill. SB 1339, the companion bill, was unanimously endorsed by the...
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This week General Assembly Committees tackled long dockets to hear bills before the coming crossover deadline next Tuesday, February 7. VHCA-VCAL’s priority bills on minimum...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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[caption id="attachment_170069" align="alignright" width="426"] Brent Poff, Sen. Ghazala Hashmi (D-Chesterfield), and William Coleman meet during the 2023 Legislative Conference.[/caption] Over 130 attendees of this week’s...
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This week at the General Assembly session, committees were busy hearing legislation as the bill filing deadline passed last week. VHCA-VCAL’s priority bills on nursing...
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What’s happening: VHCA-VCAL’s staffing bill, HB 1446 was unanimously endorsed by the House Appropriations Committee, setting up the bill for a vote by the entire...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and...
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[caption id="attachment_170010" align="alignright" width="600"] VHCA-VCAL Chairman Derrick Kendall testifies before HWI in support of HB 1446. [/caption] What’s happening: On January 17 the House, Health,...
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One week into the 2023 General Assembly session, VHCA-VCAL is closely monitoring numerous bills affecting nursing facilities and assisted living facilities (ALFs). To-date, over 1,950...
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What’s happening: A week into the 2023 General Assembly session, legislators have introduced over 1,900 bills and resolutions. VHCA-VCAL is closely tracking measures affecting assisted...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Download and use our new social media toolkit to help amplify messages about staffing in long term care to help VHCA-VCAL’s advocacy efforts as the...
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VHCA-VCAL’s focus during the 2023 General Assembly session will be securing support for Medicaid funding and advocating for our nursing facility staffing and LTSS Screening...
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The 2023 General Assembly session kicked off this week. We are in the midst of reviewing bills and meeting with legislators on our priority issues....
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Minimum staffing legislation for nursing facilities has been introduced by Chairman of the Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee Bobby Orrock (R-Caroline). The legislation, HB 1446,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Sign up to hear updates from state agency leaders from DMAS, DSS, OLC, VDH, and DHP and more at the 2023 Legislative Conference. The conference...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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What’s new: NCAL issued the 2022 edition of the Assisted Living State Regulatory Review, which details the assisted living-related statutes, and policies in 33 states...
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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,...
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Advocacy is a year-round job. There’s much more to advocacy than lobbying during the General Assembly session. The meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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[caption id="attachment_163234" align="alignright" width="367"] Left to right: Chad Isabelle, Jermell White, Brandon Weisberg, Joe Hopkins, Melinda Beauchamp, Bill Weisberg, Congressman Wittman, Karen Stanfield, Peter Holmes,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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During the 2022 General Assembly session VHCA-VCAL’s advocacy work largely focused on Medicaid funding and workforce issues. VHCA-VCAL also tracked bills taking effect on July...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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CMS is accepting comments on its proposed rule on Medicare payments and staffing minimums until June 10 at 3:00 pm. AHCA has submitted its comments which call...
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This week, US Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act. This legislation, which AHCA/NCAL endorses, requires the Government Accountability Office...
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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,...
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[caption id="attachment_160682" align="alignright" width="228"] VHCA-VCAL members visit the US Capitol[/caption] In meetings with eight members of the Virginia Congressional delegation and their staff, VHCA-VCAL members...
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The General Assembly returned to Richmond on June 1 to vote on the final budget for the next two fiscal years (FY2023 and FY2024). The...
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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,...
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In comments submitted to CMS, VHCA-VCAL urged CMS to consider a multi-year (no less than three years) phase-in of the Medicare parity adjustment. The association...
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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,...
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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,...
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We need your help submitting comments to CMS on the proposed payment rule. As you know, CMS issued the FY 2023 SNF Proposed Payment Rule last...
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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,...
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CMS needs to hear from providers by June 10 about its proposed rule on Medicare payments and staffing minimums. The agency specifically asked for comments...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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4/11—Participated in the biweekly AHCA/NCAL call for state affiliate staff. 4/12—Met with Alyssa Hall of Align Senior Care. 4/12—Attended a webinar on leveraging technology and...
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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,...
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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,...
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin has called for legislators to return to Richmond on April 4 for a special session to finalize the budget and work on...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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The House of Delegates and Virginia Senate have appointed their conferees to negotiate the differences between their budget proposals for the next two years. VHCA-VCAL...
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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,...
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The House Appropriations Committee and the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee have released their respective budget proposals. Today the House and Senate will take the...
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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,...
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The Richmond Times Dispatch wrote about a pilot program to fill health care professional jobs and spoke with VHCA-VCAL President and CEO Keith Hare about...
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Tuesday of this week marked crossover, the midpoint of the 2022 General Assembly session and the deadline by which the House and Senate had to...
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Contact your legislators today and ask them to implement Medicaid rate reforms to provide better cost coverage of the current costs of nursing-level care. We...
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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,...
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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,...
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VHCA-VCAL issued a press release and shared information with key legislators showing that December 2021 data (latest data available) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
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Eight of the 14 members of the Senate Education and Health Committee voted against the nursing facility staffing mandate bill SB 406 on a motion...
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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,...
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The House nursing facility staffing mandate bills, HB 330, HB 646, have been referred to the Health, Welfare and Institutions (HWI) Committee’s subcommittee #3. That subcommittee...
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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,...
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We have developed a “Contact Your Legislators” Social Media Toolkit with graphics and sample posts you can use to help garner more messages to members...
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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,...
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Legislators have introduced bills to mandate an acuity-based staffing standard derived from CMS expected direct care hours for nursing homes. Other staffing mandate bills would...
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The 2022 General Assembly session kicked off on January 12 and will run for 60 days. Legislators will be meeting in-person unlike the virtual session...
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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,...
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VHCA-VCAL has launched a digital campaign as part of our advocacy efforts to build awareness of the workforce crisis and support for funding the long...
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VHCA-VCAL has had a tremendously successful year advocating for members and residents. This “Year in Review” highlights all that we’ve accomplished together in 2021. Medicaid...
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It’s hard to believe we’re at the end of another year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. When I wrote to you this time last...
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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,...
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In an article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on the Joint Commission on Health Care’s endorsement of a staffing ratio, VHCA-VCAL President and CEO explained the...
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In its final meeting of 2021, the Joint Commission on Health Care (JCHC) endorsed numerous policy options to address nursing home workforce issues. One policy...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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Deborah Petrine, chairman and CEO of CCR, offered public comments on behalf of VHCA-VCAL at an October 28 Joint Commission on Health Care (JCHC) nursing...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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An article in Virginia Mercury includes perspectives from VHCA-VCAL and legislators on the Joint Commission on Health Care’s report on nursing home staffing issues. The...
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On October 5 the Virginia Joint Commission on Health Care (JCHC) staff presented a series of policy recommendations to General Assembly members on how to...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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The General Assembly convened its second Special Session of the year on August 2. Legislators are meeting to allocate Virginia’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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New laws and updated Medicaid rates take effect on July 1, the start of Virginia’s state fiscal year (SFY). The budget passed by the General...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-7) led a bipartisan effort asking US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to release Provider Relief Funds (PRF)...
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Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-7) led a bipartisan effort asking US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to release Provider Relief Funds toward...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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AHCA has released a set of proposals in the Care for Our Seniors Act, which is intended to address long-standing challenges affecting quality of care...
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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,...
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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,...
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As the General Assembly concluded the 2021 session earlier this week, we are pleased to report positive results related to VHCA-VCAL’s key priorities. Throughout the...
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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,...
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Budget negotiators are close to finalizing their work on the budget package for consideration by the House and Senate later this weekend. We will share...
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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,...
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The 2021 Session Social Media Toolkit has been updated with new sample posts and graphics in our continued effort to promote our General Assembly Medicaid...
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Key leaders of the Virginia’s budget-writing committees have begun negotiations on the state budget, including Medicaid funding for nursing facilities. We need your help in...
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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,...
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During remarks at the 2021 Legislative Conference, Gov. Ralph Northam expressed his personal appreciation for the efforts of Virginia’s nursing facilities and assisted living facilities...
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This week the General Assembly started a special session to finish its legislative work. On Wednesday, the House and Senate money committees released their budgets....
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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,...
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Check out the social media toolkit with sample posts and graphics to help promote our General Assembly Medicaid priorities. Working together we can amplify these...
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Friday marks crossover the deadline by which the House and Senate had to act on bills that originated in their respective chambers. On Sunday, the...
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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,...
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On January 27 the Health and Human Resources subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee voted 4-2 to table HB 2156, the staffing ratio bill introduced...
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Committees continue to consider legislation as the General Assembly nears completion of its third week of session. Committees must act on bills that originated in...
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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,...
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The Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee voted unanimously to report and rerefer HB 2156, the nursing facility staffing ratio bill to the House Appropriations Committee...
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Sen. Jennifer Kiggans (R-Virginia Beach) has introduced a bill, SB 1149, to mandate staffing ratios in nursing homes, along with additional training requirements, and background...
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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,...
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The 2021 General Assembly session kicked off January 13. Like the special session held last summer, the General Assembly is meeting virtually. VHCA-VCAL’s advocacy work...
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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,...
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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,...
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Despite the enormous challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, VHCA-VCAL has had a tremendously successful year advocating for members and residents. Please take a...
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On December 16 Gov. Ralph Northam presented his proposed amendments to the state’s biennial budget. In terms of direct impacts on nursing facilities, the proposed...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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The General Assembly concluded its special session earlier this week by considering Gov. Ralph Northam’s budget amendments. All of the long term care related funding...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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As we informed you last week, General Assembly leaders agreed that supporting our seniors in long term care communities should be a priority during the...
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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,...
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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,...
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On October 14, the House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia budget conferees released their compromise amendments to the current biennial budget. The compromise addresses...
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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,...
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The House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia budget committees released their respective amendments to the current biennial budget, which included continued funding for the...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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As the General Assembly continues negotiations on the budget, VHCA-VCAL encourages you to join us in a final push to get our message out and...
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Senate leaders announced midweek they will no longer consider bills originating in the Senate and instead turn their attention to the budget and House bills....
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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,...
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While there is continued uncertainty about how long the special session will last, the General Assembly continues to advance bills affecting long term care providers....
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Entering the third week of Virginia’s special legislative session, we are grateful for the support of our advocacy efforts about the ongoing needs of Virginia’s...
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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,...
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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,...
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Legislators continue to introduce bills for consideration in the 2020 special session. Topics affecting long term care provider include visitation, prioritization for testing, immunity protections...
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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,...
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Legislators kicked off the 2020 General Assembly special session on August 18 in Richmond. With a mix of in-person and virtual meetings, legislators will be...
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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,...
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As the General Assembly convenes in Richmond next week for a special session, VHCA-VCAL is respectfully requesting that the General Assembly continue the $20 per...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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New laws passed during the 2020 General Assembly session take effect July 1. Numerous measures like the bills related to the Long Term Services and...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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The General Assembly met on Wednesday for its annual reconvened session to consider Gov. Ralph Northam’s action on bills and the budget passed during the...
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Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10) and Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) led a bipartisan letter urging House and Senate leadership to include the necessary funding for long...
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Virginia’s COVID-19 Long Term Care Task Force met for the first time today. Dr. Laurie Forlano, state deputy commissioner of population health, is leading the...
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In the last week there have been two developments related to nursing facility Medicaid funding. First, on April 10, Gov. Ralph Northam approved a $20...
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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,...
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This week Gov. Ralph Northam recorded a short message at our request for residents and staff. We encourage you to show it to your residents...
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The Richmond Times-Dispatch published an op-ed by Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-7) highlighting the urgent need for supplies to combat COVID-19. Spanberger wrote, “The heartbreaking accounts...
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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,...
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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,...
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VHCA-VCAL members met with Sen. Tim Kaine on for a virtual townhall on March 18 to discuss ways the senator could support nursing facilities and...
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This afternoon the General Assembly approved the budget conference report. In the budget nursing facility Medicaid rates (relative to the very negative rebasing) will be...
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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,...
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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,...
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This week VHCA-VCAL requested that Gov. Ralph Northam sign SB 686, the bill to require only documentation in individual service plans (ISPs) of “significant change”...
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Although the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on Saturday, March 7, budget conferees have yet to finalize their negotiations on key issues and provide...
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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,...
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McKnight’s Long-Term Care News reported on the progress of SB 185, the bill that helps to clarify the role nursing facility and assisted living facility...
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President and CEO Keith Hare wrote to Gov. Ralph Northam this week asking him to sign HB 902/SB 902, the legislation to improve the Long...
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Twelve senior legislators have been appointed to work out the differences between the House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia budget proposals. Today VHCA-VCAL communicated...
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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,...
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Budget packages released on February 16 by the House of Delegates and the Senate of Virginia fully fund the Medicaid forecast and provide additional Medicaid...
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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,...
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This Tuesday marked crossover, the deadline by which the House and Senate had to act on bills that originated in their respective chambers. It is...
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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,...
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The Washington Post recently published an opinion piece from MFA President and CEO William Fralin in which he outlines the importance of Virginia’s Right-to-Work statute...
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Get the latest information on the LTSS Screening bills, staffing ratios, and the proposals to raise the minimum wage. LTSS Screening – VHCA-VCAL’s bills to...
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[caption id="attachment_112296" align="alignright" width="509"] VHCA-VCAL Vice Chairman Derrick Kendall, Secretary of Health and Human Resources Daniel Care, DMAS Director Karen Kimsey, DSS Commissioner Duke Storen...
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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,...
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This week numerous bills affecting nursing centers and assisted living facilities were heard in committee including the preadmission screening bill, a staffing ratio bill, and...
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Update on Minimum Wage and Right-to-Work Bills VHCA-VCAL has modeled the aggregate impact minimum wage increases would have on nursing facilities in light of various...
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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,...
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VHCA-VCAL’s bill, HB 902, which would provide an improved and more efficient process for screening patients who have been discharged from the hospital for short-stay...
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While it is still far from final passage, the Health subcommittee of the House Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee unanimously passed a bill to mandate...
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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,...
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In a recent opinion piece in The Roanoke Times, Chairman of Medical Facilities of America Heywood Fralin argued against efforts to repeal or amend Virginia’s...
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Today marks the tenth day of the 60-day 2020 General Assembly session and the deadline by which legislators must introduce all bills. As of this...
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One week into the 2020 General Assembly session, VHCA-VCAL is closely monitoring numerous bills affecting assisted living facilities. Among them are bills to direct DSS...
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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,...
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Make your plans now to attend the Legislative Conference at the Omni Richmond Hotel on February 4-5. Book your room online now! Check out the full agenda offering 7.75...
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The General Assembly has begun another legislative session as of January 8. Legislators are scheduled to meet for 60 days this year. Much of their...
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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,...
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Gov. Ralph Northam presented his final amendments to the current biennial budget and introduced his funding plan for the next two fiscal years (2021 and...
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Virginia Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) have introduced legislation to help senior living facilities caring for aging adults to...
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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,...
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The 2020 Legislative Conference on February 4-5 will include a great line up of speakers and the annual opportunity for you to visit with your...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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Democrats have won a majority in the House of Delegates and a two seat majority in the Virginia Senate. This shift in party power following...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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[caption id="attachment_109469" align="alignright" width="249"] VCHA-VCAL Chairman David Tucker, April Payne and Brandywine Living’s Vice President of Operations and Real Estate Steve Heaney attending the AHCA...
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[caption id="attachment_109423" align="alignright" width="600"] Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA-6) (center) visits Brandon Oaks.[/caption] VHCA-VCAL’s advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round...
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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,...
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VHCA-VCAL member Aaron Smith, Executive Director of Mount Vernon Healthcare Center is featured in the newest video in AHCA/NCAL’s #WhyICare workforce campaign. The campaign features...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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VHCA-VCAL met with Chief Workforce Development Advisor Megan Healy on August 28 to discuss workforce needs in the long term care sector. This meeting follows...
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[caption id="attachment_107996" align="alignright" width="467"] Speaker of the House of Delegates Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) visits Tyler's Retreat.[/caption] VHCA-VCAL’s advocacy work on behalf of long term...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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New Medicaid rates and new laws take effect on July 1, the start of a new state fiscal year. The new rates reflect a 2.9...
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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,...
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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,...
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While legislation passed during the 2019 General Assembly is generally set to take effect on July 1, the Department of Social Services (DSS) recently sent...
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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,...
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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,...
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[caption id="attachment_106717" align="alignright" width="301"] Keith Hare, David Tucker, April Payne, Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-09), Melissa Green, Jeannie Adams, and Alexandra Rehkemper[/caption] [caption id="attachment_106718" align="alignright" width="300"]...
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Lisette Carbajal has joined the staff as VHCA-VCAL’s new Director of Government Affairs effective June 1. Carbajal will serve as our advocate before the General...
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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,...
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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,...
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In his quarterly message to members, Michael Wylie, Chair of the AHCA Board of Governors, shares news on AHCA/NCAL initiatives and advocacy efforts. He writes,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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Speaking face-to-face with members of the Virginia Congressional delegation is the most effective way to advocate for the kind of quality care you want to...
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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,...
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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,...
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[caption id="attachment_105869" align="alignright" width="487"] Administrator Kate Maerki (left) and Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (right)[/caption] Administrator Kate Maerki hosted Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-10) for a tour at...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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John Roberts, Chief White House correspondent at Fox News is set to be the featured speaker at this year’s Congressional Briefing. Don’t miss this terrific...
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On June 3-4, VHCA-VCAL members and staff will head to the annual AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing in Washington DC to meet with members of the Virginia...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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There are currently five seats on the Board of Long Term Care Administrators open for appointment for new terms beginning June 30, 2019. VHCA-VCAL encourages...
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The General Assembly adjourned on February 24, one day later than it was scheduled to, after reaching agreement on the budget. VHCA-VCAL is pleased to...
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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,...
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David Tucker, Mandy Gannon and Fred Stratmann joined Keith Hare for a series of meetings with members of the Virginia Congressional delegation on February 27....
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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,...
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The General Assembly is likely to miss its target adjournment date of February 23 as budget negotiators continue their work on the budget. Medicaid funding...
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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,...
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Legislators have one week left until the scheduled adjournment of the 2019 General Assembly session. VHCA-VCAL’s priority bills are headed to the governor’s office for...
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Virginia’s former Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling kicked off the annual Legislative Conference by offering recommendations on how we can escape the grip of political polarization...
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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,...
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VHCA-VCAL’s priority bills are on track for passage in the House and Senate after being favorably addressed in their originating chamber. Truth in Advertising SB...
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Budget packages released by the House of Delegates and Virginia Senate on February 3 include positive news for long term care providers. While there are...
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The General Assembly hits "crossover" on Tuesday, February 5. That’s the deadline by which the House and Senate must act on bills that originated in their...
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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,...
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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,...
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VHCA-VCAL bills received favorable votes in committee this week, including truth in advertising, emergency evacuation of nursing homes, and assisted living facility generator testing. We...
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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,...
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Today marks the tenth day of the 45-day 2019 General Assembly session and the deadline by which legislators must introduce all bills. Committees have been...
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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,...
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The Virginia General Assembly kicked off its 2019 legislative session on January 9. Legislators are scheduled to meet for 45 days this year. VHCA-VCAL’s priorities...
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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,...
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On December 18, Governor Ralph Northam presented his amendments to the current biennial budget to the General Assembly’s budget-writing committees. We are pleased to report...
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[caption id="attachment_102134" align="alignright" width="359"] VHCA-VCAL President and CEO Keith Hare and Snyder Nursing Home Administrator Keith Denson visit with Santa. [/caption] VHCA-VCAL’s advocacy work on...
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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,...
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Michael Wylie, Chair of the AHCA Board of Governors, recaps the year by reviewing the successes the association achieved to support the AHCA/NCAL mission to...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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In a memo to members, AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson offers his analysis of the impact of the 2018 midterm elections his thoughts on...
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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,...
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“Nursing homes face constant criticism. Most recently, nursing homes have been consistently questioned and scrutinized for the amount of therapy provided to the people for...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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VHCA-VCAL joined with a diverse group of health care stakeholders and state health officials strongly urging Virginians to get a flu shot each year to...
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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,...
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VHCA-VCAL signed on to a letter spearheaded by the Virginia Oral Health Coalition calling for a comprehensive dental benefit for all adults enrolled in Medicaid. ...
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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,...
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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,...
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“Modern skilled nursing rehabilitation facilities are not like the nursing homes of the 1970s, but we continue to be treated as if we are the...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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As Virginia begins a new fiscal year (FY) on July 1, new Medicaid reimbursement rates for dates of service on or after July 1 will...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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Gov. Ralph Northam has signed the fiscal year (FY) 2019-2020 budget, setting the stage for the inflationary adjustments for nursing center and specialized care services...
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[gallery link="none" columns="2" size="medium" ids="91474,91473,91475,91476"] [caption id="attachment_91472" align="aligncenter" width="300"] L to R: Sen. Tim Kaine’s Senior Health Policy Advisor Kristen Molloy, Denise Chadwick Wright, David...
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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,...
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After protracted debate that largely centered on whether the Commonwealth should extend Medicaid coverage to adults aged 19-64 who meet certain income limits under the...
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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,...
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The Virginia Senate has opted to wait another week before acting on the state budget. It appeared earlier this week that the Senate might take...
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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,...
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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,...
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The Joint Commission on Health Care (JCHC), a standing commission of the Virginia General Assembly, is conducting a study to evaluate the availability of temporary...
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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,...
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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,...
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The Virginia Senate has opted to wait until May 14 to continue its work on the state budget. Senators have signaled that they would like...
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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,...
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[caption id="attachment_91074" align="alignright" width="225"] Left to right: David Tucker, Doris-Ellie Sullivan, & David Abraham[/caption] Congressional Briefing offers you a unique opportunity to speak face-to-face with your...
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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,...
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The General Assembly returned to Richmond this week to work on the state budget. It remains unclear how legislators will reach a conclusion on the...
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Since Gov. Ralph Northam signed HB 879 into law on March 23, 2018 surveyors from the Office of Licensure and Certification (OLC) can again conduct...
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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,...
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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,...
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Gov. Ralph Northam issued a proclamation this week ordering the General Assembly back to Richmond on April 11 to work on the state budget. Legislators...
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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,...
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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,...
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98-year old Lucy Corr resident Stuart Rex was surprised by his wife Helen on their 74th anniversary with a vow renewal ceremony. WWBT, the NBC...
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A proposed bill that would have been detrimental to how organizations, including long term care providers, can defend themselves in liability cases, was sent from...
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While the regular session of the 2018 General Assembly ends March 10, House and Senate leaders have announced they will not have an agreement on...
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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,...
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The Virginia Senate is set to take a final vote on Monday, March 5, on a bill, which would be extremely detrimental to how organizations,...
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Thirteen members of the General Assembly will use the remaining days in the 2018 session to negotiate the differences between the House and Senate budget...
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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,...
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Photos from the Legislative Conference and the Legislative Reception are now posted in the VHCA-VCAL Photo Gallery. Nearly 20 legislators and their aides attended the...
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On Thursday, the House of Delegates and Senate approved their respective budget bills setting the stage for them to head to a conference committee to...
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Gov. Ralph Northam and Secretary of Health and Human Resources Dan Carey both expressed deep appreciation for the work that VHCA-VCAL members do in caring...
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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,...
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The General Assembly hits "crossover" on Tuesday, February 13. That’s the deadline by which the House and Senate must act on bills that originated in...
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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,...
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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,...
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Reimbursement for Hospice Care Bill Referred to Appropriations Committee – HB 731, the bill directing the Department of Medical Assistance Services to implement a process for...
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[caption id="attachment_89009" align="alignright" width="300"] Delegates Aird, James, and Pillion[/caption] On February 1, VHCA-VCAL staff met with new members of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Health...
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Nurse Staffing Ratio Bill Left in Committee – Members of the Health, Welfare and Institutions (HWI) Committee subcommittee #3 voted to “pass by indefinitely” HB...
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[caption id="attachment_88933" align="alignright" width="300"] 2018 Activities and More Program Attendees[/caption] VHCA-VCAL’s advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While...
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Legislators have introduced nearly two dozen measures related to certificate of public need (COPN) reform. VHCA-VCAL is closely reviewing all of the COPN bills to...
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Highlights of bills tracked by VHCA-VCAL. Nurse Staffing Ratios – HB 309, introduced by Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale), would establish requirements for a minimum number...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson shares his thoughts on issues affecting the profession in 2017 and what lies ahead for 2018. We know that...
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On December 18, Gov. Terry McAuliffe introduced his final budget for his term as governor. Of particular importance to VHCA-VCAL members, the budget fully...
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Lynchburg cardiologist Dan Carey, MD has been appointed by Gov.-elect Ralph Northam to serve as his Secretary of Health and Human Resources. VHCA-VCAL President and...
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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,...
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Join us in Richmond on February 20-21 for the annual Legislative Conference. Register today! Conference Highlights Bob Holsworthwill share his thoughts on the impact of...
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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,...
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Matt Mansell, who has served as VHCA-VCAL Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs since 2015, has left the association to serve as Legislative Director...
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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,...
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Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care (JCHC), a standing commission of the General Assembly, met on November 21 to make policy and legislative recommendations on...
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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,...
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Michael Wylie, new Chair of the AHCA Board of Governors, has prepared his first quarterly message to members. He reflects on AHCA/NCAL’s organizational goals; activities...
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AHCA is asking members to complete a survey for a nursing facility margin study it is conducting to strengthen our advocacy efforts. Click here to...
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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,...
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On Tuesday Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam was elected the next Governor of Virginia, Justin Fairfax was elected Lieutenant Governor, and Mark Herring was re-elected Attorney...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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Six members of Virginia’s Congressional delegation signed on to a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) calling on the agency to...
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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,...
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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,...
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This week U.S. Senate leadership announced it would not schedule a vote on the Graham/Cassidy bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Enough...
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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,...
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On September 20, AHCA/NCAL hosted a member webinar to provide you with the details about why we must all work together to oppose the Graham/Cassidy...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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Rep. Don McEachin’s (D-VA-4) visit to Lucy Corr is featured in a new video produced by Roll Call, a Capitol Hill news outlet. Roll Call...
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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,...
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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,...
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[caption id="attachment_84837" align="alignright" width="300"] Left to right: Independent living residents Kay Mast and Undra Woods, Rep. Don McEachin, Katrina Moody, Renee Allen, and Derrick Kendall...
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Members and staff are playing integral roles in efforts to study assisted living staffing requirements. Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care (JCHC) has undertaken a...
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Take a look at our outreach and advocacy work for the week of August 14, 2017. 8/14—Met with staff of LeadingAge Virginia to discuss certificate...
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[caption id="attachment_84755" align="alignright" width="300"] Front row, left to right: Baker, Orsini, Ranicki, Tucker, Northam, Dalton, Bethea, Strattman; back row, from left to right: W. Fralin,...
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Members and staff are playing integral roles in efforts to study assisted living staffing requirements. Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care (JCHC) has undertaken a...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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Last week Del. Steve Landes (R-Augusta), who serves as Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, which oversees the budget and Medicaid spending, toured Shenandoah...
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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,...
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) announced on June 27 that the Senate will delay the Affordable Care Act repeal and replace vote until after...
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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,...
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The New York Times ran an article on June 24, Medicaid Cuts May Force Retirees Out of Nursing Homes, that profiled residents of Dogwood Village...
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Advocates are encouraged to contact their Senators and emphasize the importance of Medicaid funding for services to care for elderly and disabled Americans. The Senate...
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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,...
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New laws related to eligibility for employment in assisted living, penalties for inspection issues, vaccine administration, TB testing, adult exploitation, and other issues affecting assisted...
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AHCA/NCAL is urging you to reach out to Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine to ensure Medicaid funding is preserved for America’s most frail and...
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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,...
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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,...
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This week three members of the VHCA-VCAL Board of Directors met with members of the Virginia Congressional Delegation as part of the AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing. ...
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AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson has issued the following call to action on the Requirements of Participation. Members often ask me how they can...
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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,...
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The U.S. Senate continues to work on its own "repeal and replace" plan, which could contain an unprecedented cut to Medicaid for America's most vulnerable individuals....
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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,...
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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,...
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Read the quarterly message from Tom Coble, Chair of the AHCA Board of Governors, on the activities of the association. His summary includes details on:...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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Join your colleagues to hear the latest news from Capitol Hill, share ideas, network, and prepare with AHCA/NCAL to carry your message to your Members...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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Thank you to our members who made contributions to VHCA Political Action Committee (PAC) in the first quarter of 2017! Additional opportunities for contributing are...
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The General Assembly officially completed its business for the 2017 session this week when it met for the reconvened session. Governor Terry McAuliffe and the...
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You don’t want to miss AHCA/NCAL’s Congressional Briefing for an opportunity to meet with your Members of Congress and their staff. Come and get an...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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As Congress grapples with Medicaid reform, attending the AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing on June 5-6 is a perfect opportunity to talk to members of the Virginia...
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Did you know that 44% of residents in assisted living facilities in Virginia are over the age of 85 and 38% have Alzheimer’s disease or...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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The General Assembly is expected to adjourn sine die on Saturday, February 25. With the conclusion of the legislative work by delegates and senators, attention...
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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,...
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Message from Mark Parkinson, AHCA/NCAL President and CEO As Congress considers Medicaid reforms, “the future of our Medicaid funding faces its greatest threat in my...
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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,...
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Read the quarterly message from Tom Coble, Chair of the AHCA Board of Governors, on the activities of the association. His summary includes details on:...
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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,...
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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,...
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Highlights of bills tracked by VHCA-VCAL. COPN Reform Legislation – A subcommittee of the House Health, Welfare and Institutions (HWI) Committee reported a series of...
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While VHCA-VCAL lobbyists keep their eyes on the action in the halls of the General Assembly, you can help reinforce their efforts with your year-round...
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VHCA-VCAL members converged on Richmond this week to meet with their General Assembly members by taking part in the annual Legislative Conference. “You are incredibly...
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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,...
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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,...
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This year the Legislative Conference is timed for the middle of the General Assembly session—January 25-26—to maximize the meaningfulness of your legislative visits. Be sure...
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As the General Assembly kicks off another legislative session this week, VHCA-VCAL has been working in earnest to ensure legislators know the importance of Medicaid...
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Register today and reserve your room at the Omni Richmond Hotel for the annual Legislative Conference. The deadline for booking a room has been extended...
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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,...
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VHCA Political Action Committee (VHCA PAC) closed out a very successful year raising over $160,000 in individual and facility contributions and the golf tournament. Thank...
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Register today and reserve your room at the Omni Richmond Hotel for the annual Legislative Conference. The deadline for booking a room is January 7,...
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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,...
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On Friday morning Gov. Terry McAuliffe will address a joint meeting of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees to outline his proposed amendments to...
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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,...
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December 2016 It's hard to believe we are once again approaching the end of another busy year! It has been a successful and productive one,...
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Get your room in the VHCA-VCAL room block at the Omni Richmond Hotel for next month’s Legislative Conference. Book online or call the hotel directly...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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Governor Terry McAuliffe has announced that Virginia is facing a $1.5 billion state budget shortfall due largely to lower-than-expected income and sales tax collections. The...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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At the August 2 Board of Directors meeting, the Board recognized Del. John O’Bannon (R-Henrico) as an outstanding legislator and leader in the health care...
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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,...
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On July 14, the Virginia Board of Nursing (BoN) convened a work group comprised of BoN members and interested stakeholders to review both the clinical...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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With the start of the Commonwealth’s new fiscal year (FY) on July 1, new Medicaid reimbursement rates for dates of service on or after July...
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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,...
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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,...
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With the start of the Commonwealth’s new fiscal year (FY) on July 1, new Medicaid reimbursement rates for dates of service on or after July...
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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,...
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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,...
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VHCA-VCAL members had the chance to meet with their members of Congress and their staff members as part of AHCA/NCAL’s Congressional Briefing on May 24. ...
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VHCA-VCAL members had the chance to meet with their members of Congress and their staff members as part of AHCA/NCAL’s Congressional Briefing on May 24. ...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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Earlier this week the General Assembly returned to Richmond for its reconvened session to consider Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s actions on the budget and other bills....
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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,...
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VHCA-VCAL is scheduling appointments with members of Virginia’s Congressional delegation during the AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing on May 23-24 in Washington, D.C. We have confirmed an...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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Lance Long of American HealthCare, LLC and Paul Clements of Golden Living represented VHCA-VCAL before the Virginia Board of Nursing’s Committee on Accreditation on March...
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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,...
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Members of Congress listen to their constituents. In-person meetings with your Members of Congress and key staff members are essential to enhancing legislators’ understanding of...
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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,...
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The National Emerging Leadership Summit at George Washington University aims to increase, improve and support the profession to attract talent and future leaders by giving...
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The one remaining certificate of public need bill, HB350, was sent back to the Senate Finance Committee on Monday, March 7, ending its consideration for...
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The Virginia Health Care Association-Virginia Center for Assisted Living’s (VHCA-VCAL) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While the...
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The Virginia Health Care Association-Virginia Center for Assisted Living’s (VHCA-VCAL) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While the...
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[caption id="attachment_6016" align="alignleft" width="300"] Lt. Gov. Ralph Northram and VHCA-VCAL Chairman Vernon Baker[/caption] Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam kicked off the VHCA-VCAL Legislative Conference by sharing...
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The Virginia Health Care Association-Virginia Center for Assisted Living’s (VHCA-VCAL) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While the...
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Senators deliberated over six certificate of public need bills (COPN) on Monday, Feb. 8 in the Education and Health Committee’s health professions subcommittee. The subcommittee...
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The Virginia Health Care Association-Virginia Center for Assisted Living’s (VHCA-VCAL) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While the...
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Sen. John Cosgrove has removed language from SB553 on electronic monitoring in resident rooms in nursing centers that would have deferred to the pending Board of...
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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,...
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The Senate Education and Health Committee reported SB513 from Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant (R-Henrico), which increases the number of circumstances when prescribers must consult the Prescription...
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SB553 related to electronic monitoring in resident rooms in nursing centers was amended favorably in a subcommittee meeting earlier this week, but it was not...
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On February 4, the House Health Welfare and Institutions Committee reported HB193 on a 12-10 vote. HB 193, introduced by Del. John O’Bannon (R-Henrico), repeals...
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The Virginia Health Care Association-Virginia Center for Assisted Living’s (VHCA-VCAL) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While the...
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House Health, Welfare, and Institutions (HWI) Subcommittee #3 held a hearing on the 12 House bills related to certificate of public need (COPN) on January...
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Registration is now open for the February 24-25 Legislative Conference at the Omni Richmond Hotel. The program offers 8.25 hours of continuing education credit for...
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The Virginia Health Care Association-Virginia Center for Assisted Living’s (VHCA-VCAL) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While the...
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Registration is now open for the February 24-25 Legislative Conference at the Omni Richmond Hotel. The program offers 8.25 hours of continuing education credit for...
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The Virginia Health Care Association and the Virginia Center for Assisted Living’s (VHCA-VCAL) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round...
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The General Assembly convened in Richmond for its 2016 session on Wednesday, January 13. Legislators are scheduled to meet for 60 days this year and...
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The Virginia Health Care Association’s (VHCA) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While the General Assembly session may...
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The Virginia Health Care Association’s (VHCA) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While the General Assembly session may...
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The Virginia Health Care Association’s (VHCA) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While the General Assembly session may...
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The Virginia Health Care Association’s (VHCA) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While the General Assembly session may...
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Mark your calendar for VHCA’s 2016 Legislative Conference in Richmond on February 24-25, 2016 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. We’re working on a great line...
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Virginia’s Certificate of Public Need (COPN) Work Group held its final meeting November 16 to finalize its recommendations to the General Assembly, which are due...
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Last week the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (VDBHDS) issued a report recommending the closing of Roanoke County’s Catawba Hospital and Piedmont...
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The Virginia Health Care Association’s (VHCA) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While the General Assembly session may...
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Mark your calendar for VHCA’s 2016 Legislative Conference in Richmond on February 24-25, 2016 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. We’re working on a great line...
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The Virginia Health Care Association’s (VHCA) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While the General Assembly session may...
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After Tuesday’s elections when all 140 members of the General Assembly were on the ballot, the balance of power in the both chambers barely changed....
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The Virginia Health Care Association’s (VHCA) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While the General Assembly session may...
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VHCA was invited to provide public comments before the Provider Assessment Work Group on October 28. The work group is analyzing the options for creating...
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The Virginia Health Care Association and the Virginia Center for Assisted Living’s (VHCA-VCAL) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round...
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We encourage you to share with your staff information about how they can participate in the November 3 state and local elections, even if they...
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The Virginia Health Care Association’s (VHCA) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While the General Assembly session may...
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This week the Virginia Health Care Association (VHCA) has provided input to the Certificate of Public Need (COPN) Work Group on potential reforms supported by...
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The Virginia Health Care Association’s (VHCA) advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job. While the General Assembly session may...
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This year we again we recognized excellence in the profession at VHCA Awards Banquet. We celebrated the outstanding achievements of administrators, clinical staff, volunteers, and...
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