Calendar & Registration

2010 Winter Legislative Conference

February 23 - 24, 2010
Omni Richmond Hotel

- Brochure & Registration Form
- Online Registration

Overview:

Again this year, long term care is at a crossroads. The stability and adequacy of public funding for all health care services, including long term care, is seriously threatened by a lingering recession and inadequate government revenues and both the state and federal level. Significant Medicare payment reductions are under negotiation in Washington as part of the health care reform debate while on the state level; Virginia nursing facility providers continue to confront the uncertainty of Medicaid reimbursement. In this year’s 60-day General Assembly Session, Virginia’s new Governor, Bob McDonnell and legislators will address Virginia’s budget crisis and consider additional deep and painful budget cuts to Medicaid.

The annual Winter Legislative Conference provides a highly effective venue for long term care professionals to lend their voices to a critical debate about the future of health care. In addition to exploring budgetary issues, members will learn about new models of medical practice and how they fit into long term care; review proposed legislative changes designed to clarify the 2009 amendments to Virginia’s Health Care Decisions Act; hear from the five facilities awarded Medicaid grants to improve quality in their facilities; and discover how key national and state health care leaders intend to respond to the political and operational challenges of health reform.

Time has been set aside on Tuesday morning beginning at 10:30 a.m. to visit legislators. VHCA members are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to meet with their legislators during a visit to the General Assembly and at the evening legislative reception. We urge members to make appointments now to meet with their Delegate and Senator – face-to-face meetings are one of the most effective options for delivering our message about the critical need for adequate funding for long term care. Transportation will be provided to and from the Capitol.

Help us make the difference in the outcome of this year’s General Assembly session! Register today and make plans to take the long term care message directly to the General Assembly.

Objectives:

Participants will:

Agenda:

February 23, 2010 (5 Hours CE)

8:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Legislative Briefing - VHCA Lobbyists

10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Trip to the Capitol

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch

1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
The Past, Present and Future of Health Care

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Proposed Changes to Virginia's DDNR Regulation and Advance Directive Laws

3:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Break

3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Best Practices to Improve Quality

4:00 p.m.
Board Meeting

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Legislative Reception

February 24, 2010 (3 hours CE)

8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Registration

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Join government relations leaders for breakfast!

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Health Care Leaders Panel

10:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Break

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Discussion Continues

How:

To register, click here to register online or complete the attached registration form and return with payment to the attention of:

Virginia Health Care Association
2112 W. Laburnum Avenue, Suite 206
Richmond, Virginia 23227
Phone: 804-353-9101

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