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 January 11, 2021.

• 1/11—Participated in AHCA/NCAL’s weekly conference call for state affiliate staff on COVID-19.
• 1/11—Participated in the VDH Vaccine Advisory Workgroup.
• 1/11—Met with DMAS to discuss COVID-19 payment reconciliation issues.
• 1/11—Met with DMAS to discuss dental care in nursing facilities.
• 11/12—Participated in the monthly CCC Plus nursing facility claims processing calls with Aetna and Virginia Premier.
• 1/12—Participated in the virtual political fundraiser for the Senate Republican caucus.
• 1/12—Participated in the VDH COVID-19 provider coordination call for long term care stakeholders.
• 1/13—Participated in the monthly CCC Plus nursing facility claims processing call with Magellan.
• 1/13—Attending the meeting of the DMAS Dental Advisory Committee.
• 1/13—Attended a webinar on supported decision-making in long term care.
• 1/13—Participated in the monthly CCC Plus nursing facility claims processing call with Anthem.
• 1/14—25 individuals attended the Navigating the Challenges of Medication Costs, Rehospitalization, and Continuity of Care in Post-Acute Rehabilitation education program led by Pruitt Pharmacy Services’ Jessica Patton.
• 1/15—Participated in the LTCF Task Force’s care transitions workgroup meeting.