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 April 3, 2017.  

• 4/3—Met with Cambridge Healthcare Management, LLC to discuss VHCA-VCAL’s strategic plan and communications.
• 4/4—Attended political fundraisers for Del. David Toscano (D-Charlottesville) and Del. Terry Kilgore (R-Scott County).
• 4/4—Met with Del. Scott Garrett (R-Lynchburg).
• 4/5—Attended political fundraiser for Del. Barry Knight (R-Virginia Beach).
• 4/4-5—20 individuals attended the MDS Basic Training provided by Judy Wilhide Brandt.
• 4/5—Participated in a work group convened by the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to discuss the automated enrollment and disenrollment process under CCC Plus.
• 4/6—Attended political fundraisers for Del. Charles Poindexter (R-Franklin) and Del. Chris Peace (R-Hanover).
• 4/6—Sunrise at Fair Oaks hosted the VHCA-VCAL Northern District Meeting where Bonnie O’Leary, Northern Virginia Resource Center, discussed hearing issues related to LTC and Nate Hamme, CECA Foundation, announced the caregiver award program.
• 4/6—Attended an Emergency Department Care Coordination workgroup hosted by DMAS.
• 4/6—Participated in a NCAL monthly state affiliate conference call.
• 4/7—Hosted the Geriatric Mental Health Partnership meeting.
• 4/7—Attended The Laurels of Willow Creek groundbreaking ceremony.