VHCA-VCAL’s advocacy 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 October 9, 2017.

• 10/9—Met with Riverside to discuss CCC Plus implementation.
• 10/9—Participated in a weekly legislative conference call hosted by AHCA/NCAL.
• 10/10—Participated in a webinar on creating and maintaining an infection prevention and control program under the Requirements of Participation.
• 10/10—Participated in a conference call of the CCC Plus Nursing Facility Claims workgroup hosted by DMAS.
• 10/10—Participated in a conference call hosted by Palmetto GBA for its Part A Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group.
• 10/11—Met with representatives of Molina Healthcare.
• 10/11—Met with representatives of the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association and LeadingAge Virginia to discuss legislative issues.
• 10/11—Attended political fundraisers for Sen. Dave Marsden (D-Fairfax) and Del. Betsy Carr (D-Richmond).
• 10/12—Lucy Corr hosted the VHCA-VCAL Quality and Regulatory Committee meeting.
• 10/12—Participated in the bi-weekly CCC Plus call hosted by Anthem.
• 10/12—Attended a political fundraiser for Sen. Creigh Deeds (D-Bath County).
• 10/12—Participated in a conference call with the Psychotropic Medication Reduction Workgroup.