VHCA-VCAL’s advocacy 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 June 1, 2020.  

• 6/1—Participated in AHCA’s weekly legislative conference call for state affiliate staff.
• 6/1—Participated in Virginia Health Catalyst’s Summit planning committee meeting.
• 6/1—Participated in the Virginia Healthcare Workforce Advisory Council – COVID-19 work group meeting.
• 6/2—Took part in the standing LTC Facilities Provider Coordination call with VDH and other stakeholders.
• 6/2—Participated in a conference call with the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association (VHHA), LeadingAge Virginia, and the Virginia Assisted Living Association (VALA) on COVID-19 coordination between long term care facilities and health systems.
• 6/2—Participated in the AHCA Council of States Virtual Meeting.
• 6/2—Participated in the biweekly CCC Plus nursing facility claims processing calls with Virginia Premier.
• 6/3—Met with LeadingAge Virginia and the Virginia Assisted Living Association to discuss shared priorities.
• 6/3—Participated in the COVID-19 Healthcare Coordination Committee call.
• 6/3—Participated in the VDH COVID-19 subcommittee on telehealth and phone triage.
• 6/3—Hosted a webinar on COVID-19 testing.
• 6/4—Participated in the weekly nursing facility COVID-19 call hosted by DMAS.
• 6/4—Attended a WebEx hosed by AHCA on Medicaid Managed Care flexibilities offered by CMS.
• 6/4—Participated in the COVID-19 Testing Advisory Council meeting.
• 6/4—Participated in the monthly call for NCAL state affiliate staff.