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

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

Take a look at our outreach and advocacy work for the week of April 26, 2021.  

• 4/26—Participated in AHCA/NCAL’s weekly conference call for state affiliate staff on COVID-19.
• 4/26—Participated in the VDH Vaccine Advisory Workgroup meeting.
• 4/26—Participated in a standing monthly meeting with DMAS to discuss LTC issues.
• 4/27—Met with representatives of the Virginia AARP chapter to discuss long term care issues.
• 4/29—Keith Hare served as a panelist on the future of Virginia’s long term care system for the 2021 Virginia State of Reform Health Policy Conference.
• 4/29—Participated Working Interdisciplinary Networks of Guardianship Stakeholders (WINGS) subcommittee meeting.