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AHCA/NCAL’s Parkinson Named “Most Influential” for 2023

Mark Parkinson, President and CEO of the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2023. This is Parkinson’s fourth year in a row to receive this honor.

This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors individuals who are deemed by their peers and the senior editors of Modern Healthcare to be the most influential figures in the industry in terms of leadership and impact. Being selected as one of the most influential people in health care signifies Parkinson’s continued efforts to make a lasting change and to fulfill the AHCA/NCAL’s mission of improving lives by delivering solutions for quality care.

“It is truly an honor to be recognized among so many remarkable health care leaders and advocates in DC,” said Parkinson. “Our success is really a result of the hard work of the entire AHCA/NCAL membership and staff. We remain united, bringing together a wide range of expertise and knowledge to advocate for solutions that improve and advance long term care.”

Additional Updates

Register Today for the Assisted Living Advocacy Webinar on December 5: Join AHCA/NCAL on an interactive webinar Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 2–3 PM ET to learn the importance of advocacy, why assisted living providers should care about advocacy, the key to building relationships with your members of Congress, the latest in NCAL’s advocacy tools for assisted living providers, and up-to-date information on bills that impact assisted living. Register Today

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NYSHFA | NYSCAL CONTACTS:

Tarrah Quinlan, RN, BSN
Director of Education Program Development and Member Operations
518-462-4800 x20

Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Executive Director, Foundation for Quality Care
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