Public Policy Institute & Fly-In

Tuesday, March 8

7:30 – 8:30 AM

• Breakfast | The Gallery

8:45 – 9:15 AM

• Telling Senior Living’s Story | Conservatory Ballroom A/B/C
  Shape the conversation by incorporating Monday and Tuesday’s sessions into your message to Congress. Retake senior living’s narrative to effectively advocate for the needs of seniors and their caregivers. Tuesday will open with helpful strategies to convey these ideas and more with the federal government.
• Presenter:
  Maggie Elehwany, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Argentum

9:15 – 9:30 AM

• Senator Susan Collins Remarks | Conservatory Ballroom A/B/C

9:30 – 9:45 AM

• Senator Tim Kaine and Representative Abigail Spanberger Remarks | Conservatory Ballroom A/B/C

9:45 – 10:15 AM

• The Pandemic, Senior Living, & the Executive Branch | Conservatory Ballroom A/B/C
  Senior Biden Administration officials provide a briefing on America’s reopening strategies and offer insight on efforts made to protect Americans, particularly vulnerable seniors, throughout the pandemic. The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), as the largest civilian agency within the Executive Branch, has served in a leading role throughout the fight against COVID-19, making this presentation’s perspectives as unique as they are critical.
• Presenter:
  Marvin Figueroa, Director of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA), HHS

10:15 – 10:30 AM

• Break

10:30 – 11:00 AM

• Implementation of American Rescue Plan Funds & Accreditation Methods | Conservatory Ballroom A/B/C
  North Carolina is taking a unique and innovative approach to senior living with federal COVID-19 relief funds. During this session, discuss the state’s promising programs that recognize the cost-savings benefits of allowing seniors to choose where they age with on-the-ground organizations in North Carolina. This will also include a special focus on a specific pilot program to study the impact of private accreditation standards. As America’s population ages and state governments plan for the future, the presentation will help attendees navigate these complex issues.
• Presenters:
  Denise Hobson, Program Director, Accreditation Commission for Health Care
  Frances Messer, Chief Executive Officer, North Carolina Assisted Living Association

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Charlie Cook & America’s Political Landscape | Conservatory Ballroom A/B/C
  Widely regarded as one of the nation’s top experts on U.S. elections and political trends, Charlie Cook has been a Washington must-read since 1984, when he founded the independent, non-partisan Cook Political Report, serving as editor and publisher until 2021. The insight provided by Charlie Cook aids C-suite executives, media, and members of Congress alike as they evaluate an ever-changing political landscape.

12:00 – 1:00 PM

• Lunch | The Gallery

1:00 – 1:30 PM

• Building Upon the Bedrock of Advocacy & Media | Conservatory Ballroom A/B/C
  The most effective movements understand the key relationship between politics and the media. This session will review strategies to convey your message to news outlets and ultimately move public opinion. Presenters with decades of political and media campaign experience share their thoughts on mounting a successful narrative within the media.
• Presenters:
  Patrick Connole, Media & Public Affairs Manager, Argentum
  Bernie Merritt, Partner, Bedrock Advocacy
  Jim Weber, Partner, Bedrock Advocacy

1:30 – 2:00 PM

• A Fireside Chat with Jonathan Blum, CMS Deputy Administrator | Conservatory Ballroom A/B/C
  Jonathan Blum currently serves as the Principal Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In this dual role, Blum oversees CMS’s program policy planning and implementation and day-to-day operations of the entire agency. CMS’s programs provide health coverage to more than 147 million individuals, spending more than $1 trillion in annual benefits with an annual operating budget of more than $6 billion. Blum’s in-depth knowledge of senior living and America’s aging population make this a must-see discussion.
• Presenter:
  Jonathan Blum, Principal Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

2:00 – 2:15 PM

• Break

2:15 – 2:45 PM

• The Relationship Between Caregivers & Residents: What Does the Data Show? | Conservatory Ballroom A/B/C
  One of the most powerful ways to send a message is by presenting hard data. What are the demographics across senior living communities? What are the satisfaction rates among residents and families? What about caregivers? Senior living industry partners present the answers they’ve researched and gathered. Run the numbers with our presenters and discover how to share this with Capitol Hill.
• Presenters:
  Peter Corless, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Development, OnShift
  Chris Magleby, CEO, Pinnacle Insight

2:45 – 3:00 PM

• Stay Involved with Argentum’s Advocacy Fund & Silver PAC

3:00 – 3:30 PM

• The Future of Financing Long-Term Care | Conservatory Ballroom A/B/C
  Review the expansive research of the Bipartisan Policy Center, a DC-based think tank that actively fosters bipartisanship by combining the best ideas from both parties to promote health, security, and opportunity for America. This session covers policies that attempt to improve health outcomes and reduce preventable costs for vulnerable seniors. There will also be a special spotlight on the financing of long-term care and its impact on public health budgets.
• Presenters:
  Lisa Harootunian, J.D., M.S.W., Associate Director, Bipartisan Policy Center

3:30 – 4:15 PM

• Resources for You  | Conservatory Ballroom A/B/C
  This session summarizes the array of tools that Argentum and our partners have assembled on a wide range of issues, such as staffing, immigration, and liability protections.
• Presenters:
  Tara Clayton, JD, Senior Vice President, Marsh
  Alex Somodevilla, Associate, Foley-Hoag
  Paul Williams, Vice President of Government Relations, Argentum

5:30pm – 7:00 PM

• Congressional Reception at The Dubliner | 4 F St NW, Washington, DC
  

Wednesday, March 9

7:30 – 9:00 AM

• Breakfast | Grand Ballroom A/B

9:00 – 10:30 AM

• Capitol Hill Meeting Prep | Grand Ballroom A/B

10:30 AM – 5:00 PM 

• Taking Our Message to Capitol Hill