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 August 12, 2019.  

• 8/12—Participated in the weekly AHCA/NCAL legislative conference call for state affiliates.
• 8/12—Participated in a House Republican General Assembly Candidates Forum.
• 8/13—The VHCA-VCAL Board of Directors held its quarterly meeting.
• 8/13—Participated in Virginia Department of Health’s LTC Ombudsman Program’s Regulatory Action Panel.
• 8/13—Participated in the DMAS LTC Portal webinar.
• 8/13—Participated in the biweekly CCC Plus nursing facility claims processing calls with Virginia Premier and Anthem.
• 8/14—Over 80 members attended the Strategies for Success Under the Payment Driven Payment Model program held in Richmond.
• 8/14—Participated in the biweekly CCC Plus claims processing conference calls with Magellan and United HealthCare.
• 8/15—Participated in a political fundraiser for the House Democratic Caucus.
• 8/15—Participated in the biweekly CCC Plus claims processing conference calls with Aetna and Optima.
• 8/15—Attended the Virginia Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Advisory Group meeting.
• 8/16—Met with DMAS Director Dr. Jennifer Lee to discuss issues related to the Medicaid Long Term Care Services Screening process.