The 2021 Legislative Conference includes a great line up of speakers offering policy, legislative, and regulatory insights into the most pressing issues facing Virginia’s long term care providers. Topics include the pandemic response, the impact of the 2020 federal elections, outlook for the 2021 General Assembly session, and workforce development. Register now for the conference featuring a convenient multi-day virtual format February 3-11 offering over 7 hours of continuing education.

Invited and confirmed speakers include: Gov. Ralph Northam, Secretary of Health and Human Resources Daniel Carey, OLC’s Kim Beazley, DSS’s Tara Davis, AHCA/NCAL’s Clif Porter, Dr. Bob Holsworth, and more.

2021 Legislative Conference
February 3 | February 4 | February 10 | February 11 

Schedule of Events 

Wednesday, February 3 

10:00 – 11:00 am | Perspective from Washington, DC
Clif Porter | Senior Vice President, Government Relations | AHCA/NCAL

AHCA/NCAL’s Clif Porter will offer insights into the legislative and regulatory outlook in Washington, DC at the start of the Biden Administration. He will share the association’s key priorities and how the 2020 elections have affected the Congressional agenda. 

2:00 – 3:00 pm | Legislative Update
VHCA-VCAL Staff and Lobbyists

VHCA-VCAL’s lobbying team and issue experts will brief you on legislation and state budget issues affecting operations in nursing centers and assisted living communities. This session will explain the impact of various legislation on the sector. 

Thursday, February 4 

10:00 – 11:00 am | Virginia’s Political Outlook
Robert Holsworth, PhD | Managing Principal | DecideSmart

Renowned Virginia political analyst Dr. Bob Holsworth will share his perspectives on the state of Virginia’s 2021 statewide elections and other electoral political issues.

2:00 – 3:00 pm | Challenges of Leadership during COVID
The Honorable Daniel Carey, MD | Secretary of Health and Human Resources 

Wednesday, February 10 

10:00 – 11:30 am | Regulatory Panel
Kim Beazley | Director, Office of Licensure and Certification | VDH (Invited)
Tara Davis | Director, Division of Licensing Programs | DSS
Laurie Forlano, MD | Deputy Commissioner, Population Health | VDH
Christy Gray, MPH, CHES, CHTS-CP | Director, Division of Immunization | VDH
Sarah Lineberger, MPH | HAI Manager | VDH

Tim Powell | Director, Division of Informatics and Information Systems | VDH (Invited)

This panel of health policy leaders will share the current state of affairs on a range of topics from the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination program, infection control, and other federal and state regulatory issues. 

Thursday, February 11 

10:00 – 11:00 am | Champions for Long Term Care
The Honorable Ralph Northam, MD | Governor of Virginia (invited)

Invited political and policy leaders will discuss ways they are prioritizing support for long term care providers and residents. 

2:00 – 3:00 pm | Workforce Development Initiatives
The Honorable Megan Healy, PhD | Chief Workforce Development Advisor to the Governor (invited)

The Northam Administration’s Dr. Megan Healy will provide an update on the governor’s workforce initiatives and ongoing staffing challenges in the health care sector.