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 activities this week:

• 6/13—Attended a meeting of stakeholders discussing medical record copying.
• 6/13—Attended a political fundraiser for Del. Rob Bell (R-Albemarle).
• 6/14– Joined an AHCA conference call on the Medicaid shortfall report.
• 6/14—Attended the Board of Medical Assistance Services meeting.
• 6/15—Met with the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services.
• 6/16—Participated in a webinar hosted by the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association, Home is the Hub: A Virginia Readmission Reduction Initiative.
• 6/16—Joined the monthly American Society of Health Care Administration Executives conference call hosted by AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson.
• 6/16—Hosted a meeting of the Nursing Facilities Advisory Committee.
• 6/16—Attended a political fundraiser for Del. Kathy Byron (R-Campbell).
• 6/17—The Richmond District met at the VHCA-VCAL office.