COMMITTEE LIST 

AHCA PAC – Jeremy Bowen and Kelly Bojorquez, Chair / Dave Voepel and Frank Caruso, Staff

This Political Action Committee will focus on a coordinated effort to educate and support local candidates about our profession through fundraising projects. The Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors and provides leadership in strengthening the Association’s relationships with legislative candidates who will champion the AHCA cause and purpose.

Association Budget / Finance – Kris Woolley, Chair / Frank Caruso, Staff

The Budget / Finance committee is responsible for the preparation and oversight of the Association budget and financial assets. This committee also addresses non-dues revenue and membership development. It is focused on internal AHCA financial issues, not rates or state or federal fiscal policy.

Constitution and Bylaws – Heather Friebus, Chair / David Voepel, Staff

The Bylaws committee meets to review and make adjustments to the AHCA bylaws when necessary. Subcommittee: Policy & Procedures: The Policy & Procedures Sub-Committee will develop policies and procedures to complement the Bylaws for the day-to-day operations of the Association. 

Subcommittee: Policy & Procedures:
The Policy & Procedures Sub-Committee will develop policies and procedures to complement the Bylaws for the day-to-day operations of the Association.

Convention & Education – Lisa Leveque, Chair / Krysten Dobson, Staff

The Convention / Education committee assists in planning AHCA’s convention and education programs. Speakers are suggested and reviewed, topics and themes are discussed, as well as ideas for additional training and education offered through the Association.

Nominating – Heather Friebus, Chair / Frank Caruso, Staff

The Nominating Committee meets at least 60 days prior to the annual convention to offer suggestions for the upcoming slate of offices for the AHCA Board of Directors. Additional meetings are held at the committee’s discretion.

Public Policy – Nigel Santiago, Chair / David Voepel, Staff /  Mike Haener, Consultant

The Public Policy committee meets to provide public policy oversight and direction for the Arizona Health Care Association. Members will be actively involved with the state and federal legislation related to long term care and will assist in advocacy on both the administrative and legislative level.

Meetings are generally held the second Friday of each month at 10:30 am via conference call.

Quality & Regulatory – Amy Malkin, Chair / Kay Huff, Staff

The Quality / Regulatory committee will provide leadership in quality assurance and improvement in long term care, as well as regulatory issues, survey trends and CMS information affecting skilled nursing and assisted living.

Workforce Development – Kristen Ott / Jeff Barrett, Staff

This newly established committee will focus on a statewide, coordinated effort to develop, support and implement strategic solutions to address the shortage of allied health professionals and to engage with other leaders in this area on efforts related to the nursing workforce. The Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors and provides leadership in strengthening the state’s long term care workforce and provides consultation to the AHCA WORKS program.