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 May 1, 2017.   

• 5/2—Attended political fundraiser for Delegate Joe Lindsey (D-Norfolk).
• 5/2—Met with Marie Kolendo, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter.
• 5/2-3—Nearly 50 VHCA-VCAL members attended the MDS Advanced Workshop taught by Judy Wilhide Brandt and hosted by Elizabeth Adam Crump Health and Rehab.
• 5/3—Attended political fundraiser for Del. Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights).
• 5/4—Attended the Virginia Oral Health Coalition’s legislative committee meeting.
• 5/4—Attended the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association’s (VHHA) Allied Health Care Summit.
• 5/4—Met with VHHA as part of continued efforts to address hospital readmissions.
• 5/4—Attended a political fundraiser for Del. Bobby Orrock (R-Caroline County).
• 5/4—Participated in the CMS Open Door Forum for skilled nursing facilities.
• 5/4—Participated in the monthly NCAL state affiliate conference call.
• 5/4—Attended political fundraisers for Del. Ben Cline (R-Rockbridge County) and Del. Mark Levine (D-Alexandria).