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 September 25, 2017.  

• 9/25—Participated in conference call hosted by the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) for providers on CCC Plus.
• 9/26—Attended a political fundraiser for Del. Keith Hodges (R-Gloucester).
• 9/26—Participated in the AHCA/NCAL state affiliate Policy Task Force Meeting.
• 9/26—Met with DMAS to discuss potential uses of the civil monetary penalty funds.
• 9/26—Attended a political fundraiser for Del. Lee Ware (R-Powhatan).
• 9/26—Met with Long Term Care Preparedness Coordinators to discuss emergency preparedness planning.
• 9/27—Seaside Health Care at Atlantic Shores hosted the Tidewater District meeting where Michelle Cowling, LTC Preparedness Coordinator with Tidewater Emergency Medical Services Council, discussed building and strengthening partnerships in preparation for an emergency.
• 9/27—Toured Lakewood in Richmond.
• 9/28—Birmingham Green hosted the Northern District meeting where Steve Ford gave an update on the CCC Plus program.
• 9/28—Attended a political fundraiser for Speaker-Designee Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights).
• 9/29—Met with staff of the Richmond Department of Social Services.