One of Virginia’s largest insurance companies is lowering reimbursement rates for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. VCNP’s president-elect recently Olivia Newby spoke to the reporter of the Virginia Mercury article.
Olivia Newby said there would be an “absolutely devastating” effect on Primary Care Specialists, the independent practice where she works. The cuts would end up reaching the surrounding community, she added — predominantly working-class people of color.
“We were already busy, overwhelmed, short-staffed in trying to accommodate the patients,” Newby said, pointing out that nurse practitioners make up half of the providers on her practice’s four-person medical staff. “That loss of income may mean we can’t afford support staff. Or maybe we put off buying new equipment. It’s that trickle-down effect that impacts the quality of patient care.”
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Moving Toward Racial Equity in Health Care – POSTPONED
Dr. Kristina Johnson, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Virginia
Thank you for your interest in this program. The event has been postponed. The speaker is unable to present at this time. Please check back for new event information coming soon.
VCNP Regional Legislative Events
The VCNP Government Relations regional representatives are working hard to schedule their regional legislative events. The purpose of these events is to gather VCNP membership with legislators to exchange ideas and explore solutions to improve access to healthcare in the Commonwealth.
Be on the lookout for event information from your regional Government Relations Committee representative and check out the VCNP calendar for scheduled receptions.
For more information on VCNP government relations work, contact the state VCNP Government Relations Chair, Kim Bednar, DNP, FNP.
VCNP Member and Lynchburg Region Past President speaks at the White House
Amy Johnson, DNP, FNP-C, Lynchburg Region immediate past president, was invited to speak at the White House on July 16 for a press event about telehealth deregulation and the benefits to rural health.
Watch her interview!
VCNP is a non-partisan organization. While we did not coordinate Amy’s presentation, we are proud to recognize her and the work she does in support of patient care and the NP profession.
Autonomous Practice Licensure – Let VCNP be your resource!
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Fredericksburg Regional VCNP Board Meeting
6/8/20
From the state conference: There have been 991 applications for autonomous practice. Digital NP licenses are being issued. NP Wright confirmed that her autonomous practice was listed on her digital license. Credentials Lang is still a problem and practices and hospitals.
2020 is the year of the nurse with the focus on advocaty and the ability of nurses to adapt.
There are still issues with in person meetings. There are still issues of lack of participation. Brain storming new ways to engage with telehealth and providing more regional support was discussed. There is some threat loss of jobs.
From membership: Considering virtual live chats, remote meetings, and non voting members having membership roles. Automatic license renewal. Constant contact was approved for education and the VCNP is paying the yearly fee.
From the regional CE planner, Conference planner and Public Relations: considering an alternative to the largest late of reception. Considering implicit bias training for the conference. Paying for a lawyer. Having a representative for state legislator.
Discussing philanthropy possibilities for the spring: Reach out and Read, Fredericksburg Area Service league, the Dr. Yum project, Hindsite.org, Discussed Juan More Taco providing meals for the elderly and people donating money for them to continue doing this. Decision was made to grant a $250 check to Juan More Taco to continue their good deeds.
Courtney Miller’s husband had a medical crisis, she works at Elite Woman, Hishani will reach out to find out what address or contributions we can make to their go fund me account.
September meeting -Hishani Perera was asked to present her Doctorate Thesis and poster that she presented for the VCNP conference for CE for our next local meeting.
VCNP’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
The events of recent weeks have brought feelings of anger, sadness, pain and confusion. VCNP is committed to supporting our black, brown and African American colleagues, patients and communities and to increasing diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization and profession. As an association of healthcare professionals, it is our responsibility to use our platform for justice. We will be meeting as a Board this weekend and will follow-up next week regarding action steps we will take to further this mission.
Governor waives some NP practice requirements during COVID-19
On April 17, Governor Northam issued Executive Order 57, titled “LICENSING OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN RESPONSE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)” which was amended on April 23 and extended on June 10.
Read EO 57 Now!
Supporting NPs During COVID-19
COVID-19 is presenting NPs, and the nation, with an unprecedented health care challenge while placing considerable demands and stressors on NPs, both professionally and personally. VCNP is working to share resources and support our members during this time. We hope you will refer to our dedicated web page to find valuable online resources and updates as they impact your practice during this time.
Please let us know how we can continue supporting you by contacting us at vcnp@vcnp.net.
For updates, check back regularly for an up-to-date resource list.
Fredericksburg Region VCNP meeting minutes 3/9/2020
Meeting was held at Castiglia’s, sponsored by Amovig for Migraines.
Rachel Farrar has agreed to President Elect role.
Hishani Perera graduated her DNP program 12/2019 and will now be State Conference Committee Chair. She presented her poster at the VCNP conference. Her doctorate project won 2 awards:
Nicole Brooks, Membership, updated us on the last call meeting. Having CEs at the local meetings make NPs attend more meetings. They are considering automatic renewal for VCNP membership and dues. VCNP liked the fact that the last few meetings included NPs and PAs.
Timmye Ross, Public Relations chair, informed us there is a new form to obtain CEs for the group.
Linda Hazelgren, president, Shared that Jill Sarbaugh, NP with Cardiology Associates will be doing a talk on the Watchman procedure for our group.
Consideration for a Autumn local conference.
Consideration of a philanthropy project for the spring. Linda has done the presentation for “Athletes Don’t” a few times. This is about going in to high schools and educating/talking about the hazards of vaping.
Volunteer opportunities at Living Waters, Moss Free Clinic.
Moss Free Clinic is sponsoring a 5K run.
Next meeting Orofino’s on Invokana 4/13/2020.
Submitted 3/12/2020 JPSF
Events and Conferences
VCNP NOVA September 2020 Membership Meeting
9/24/2020
2020 Richmond Pharmacology Symposium
9/26/2020
VCNP Tidewater Region Executive Board Virtual Meeting
10/1/2020
2020 VCNP Fall Board of Directors Meeting
10/3/2020
2020 VCNP Northern Virginia Region Legislative Reception
10/7/2020
2020 VCNP Piedmont Region Legislative Reception
10/20/2020
The COVA Clinical Skills Symposium
10/24/2020
VCNP Tidewater Region Executive Board Virtual Meeting
12/3/2020
VCNP Tidewater Region Executive Board Virtual Meeting
2/4/2021
2021 VCNP Annual Conference
3/10/2021 - 3/13/2021