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 17, 2019.  

• 6/17—participated in political fundraisers for Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax) and Sen. Janet Howell (D-Reston).
• 6/18-19—Judy Wilhide Brandt led the MDS Basic Part I Workshop hosted by VHCA-VCAL.
• 6/18—Participated in the biweekly CCC Plus claims processing conference calls with Anthem and Virginia Premier.
• 6/18—Met with United Healthcare to discuss care coordination issues.
• 6/18—Attended a political fundraiser for Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg).
• 6/18—Participated in the Virginia Nursing Association’s Access, Availability, and Appropriateness of Care Workgroup.
• 6/19—Participated in the Virginia Board of Long-Term Care Administrators Regulatory Advisory Panel meeting.
• 6/19—Attended the Virginia Health Information Board of Directors Meeting.
• 6/20—April Payne briefed staff from American Healthcare on the PASRR Level 1 screening requirements.
• 6/20—Participated in the DMAS webinar on Screening Prior to Nursing Facility Admission.
• 6/20—Participated in the biweekly CCC Plus claims processing conference calls with Aetna and Optima.
• 6/20—Met with LeadingAge Virginia and the Virginia Assisted Living Association to discuss shared policy priorities.
• 6/21—Attended a political fundraiser for Sen. Ryan McDougle (R-Hanover).