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 24, 2020.  

• 8/31—Participated in AHCA’s weekly legislative conference call for state affiliate staff.
• 8/31—Participated in AHCA/NCAL’s weekly conference call for state affiliate staff on COVID-19.
• 8/31—Monitored the House Appropriations Committee meeting.
• 8/31—Met with DMAS to discuss COVID-19 payment reconciliation issues.
• 8/31—Hosted a member webinar with over 240 attendees on the new CMS testing requirements for staff and residents.
• 8/31—Participated in the VDH work group meeting on nursing facility workforce issues.
• 9/1—Participated in the biweekly LTC COVID-19 call hosted by DMAS.
• 9/2—Participated in the AHCA/NCAL state reimbursement specialists monthly WebEx.
• 9/1—Monitored a meeting of the House Appropriations Committee.
• 9/2—Monitored a meeting of the House Appropriations Committee.
• 9/3—Participated in the NCAL state affiliate staff monthly call.
• 9/3—Participated in the biweekly DMAS call for nursing facilities.
• 9/4—Participated in the COVID-19 Long Term Care Facility Task Force meeting.