Healthcare policy is moving fast, and long term and post-acute care is squarely in the conversation. No one can tell your story better than you, and Congress needs to hear it.
Join us in Washington, DC, this June to meet face-to-face with your elected Representatives. AHCA/NCAL will have you ready to walk in confident, equipped with the right messages for the policies that matter most to your residents, your staff, and your bottom line.

Beyond the Hill visits, you'll get the latest on where legislation is headed, connect with peers from across the country, hear from top speakers, and earn CE credits. Come ready to advocate and leave having made a difference for the people in your care. 

​Guest Speakers

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
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Senator Catherine Cortez Masto serves on the Senate Finance Committee, where she works on the health care and Medicaid policy decisions that directly affect long term care providers nationwide. A former two-term Attorney General of Nevada, Cortez Masto spent years prosecuting financial fraud and protecting seniors before joining the Senate — experience that directly informs her work on health care and consumer protection policy today.

In the Senate, she has focused on expanding access to health care, strengthening protections for older Americans, and ensuring federal health care programs work for the people who depend on them. That record makes her a voice worth hearing for anyone working in long term care. 

She also serves on the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; and the Committee on Indian Affairs. A Nevada native and the first Latina elected to the U.S. Senate, she earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law. She resides in Las Vegas with her husband, Paul.

Anna Palmer
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Widely respected for her insights and analysis from the forefront of American politics, Anna Palmer is a trusted voice on congressional leadership, the lobbying industry, presidential campaigns, and the politics of governing. As Founder and CEO of Punchbowl News, named after the Secret Service's nickname for the Capitol, she covers congressional leadership, the White House, and the forces trying to influence both.

Palmer's analysis is nonpartisan and direct, drawn from nearly two decades of access to congressional leaders, presidential campaigns, and the White House on both sides of the aisle. Before Punchbowl, she co-authored the iconic POLITICO Playbook franchise with Jake Sherman, tripling its readership while chronicling some of the most consequential years in recent political history. She is a New York Times best-selling author and a regular on CNN, Fox News, NBC, and MSNBC. Palmer has also spoken at the World Economic Forum, the Aspen Ideas Festival, and SXSW.

Jake Sherman
Sherman_Jake (1).jpgFounder, Punchbowl News | Former Co-Author, POLITICO Playbook

An esteemed reporter and news media innovator, Jake Sherman has been a go-to source for the latest and most accurate news on Congress, congressional leadership, and the politics of legislating for more than a decade. As co-founder of Punchbowl News, he covers the people, politics, and decisions that drive Washington.

He has covered Republican and Democratic leadership with equal rigor and brings that same even hand to every room he walks into. Sherman joined POLITICO in 2009 and co-authored POLITICO Playbook with Anna Palmer before launching Punchbowl. In addition to being a New York Times best-selling author, he is a political contributor to MSNBC and NBC News and appears on television from the Capitol almost every day.

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Joe Warner Award Recipients

The Joe Warner Patient Advocacy Award honors AHCA/NCAL members who embody the values Joe Warner championed throughout his career in long term and post-acute care: compassion, service, leadership, and an unwavering dedication to elderly individuals and people with disabilities.

Recipients of the Joe Warner Patient Advocacy Award demonstrate:
  • Direct engagement with policymakers
  • Meaningful impact on policy and awareness
  • A deep commitment to patients and residents
  • Leadership and professional integrity
  • Sustained advocacy over time
Named for longtime advocate Joe Warner, this award recognizes a leader who embodies the values he championed: compassion, service, and an unwavering commitment to elderly individuals and people with disabilities. 

Barry_Randi Photo.jpg2026 Recipients: Barry and Randi Carr 

Barry Carr is Chairman and Co-Founder of Ignite Medical Resorts; a company built on the belief that serious rehabilitation and an exceptional resident experience are not mutually exclusive. Before founding Ignite, he spent years growing NuCare Services from roughly 1,000 to nearly 5,000 beds. Randi Carr serves as Ignite's Chief of Staff and brings that same commitment to advocacy, engaging regularly with state and federal policymakers on behalf of residents and patients. Barry and Randi met at the University of Michigan and are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this year. It is fitting that an award rooted in compassion and service goes to two people who have made both a way of life.

​Conference Agenda

Overview
Two days. One mission. Make sure Congress hears from you.

Congressional Briefing brings together long term and post-acute care providers from across the country for a focused, high-impact advocacy experience in Washington, DC. You'll hear from industry leaders and top political voices, get the latest on the legislative landscape, and take your message directly to the Hill.

Come prepared, come engaged, and make every conversation count.

Monday, June 9
  • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM    Registration, CEU Sign Up
  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  Not for Profit Advocacy Session
  • 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM    New Advocates Session
  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM      Assisted Living Briefing
  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM      Media Session
  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM      Congressional Briefing
  • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM      Reception Honoring Joe Warner Patient Advocacy Award Recipients
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM      PAC Platinum Plus Recognition Reception – By Invitation Only                                   

Tuesday, June 10
  • 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM      Registration, CEU Sign Up
  • 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM      Continental Breakfast
  • 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM    Congressional Briefing
  • 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM    Congressional Visits
  • 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM    Lunch & Debriefing – Capitol Hill Club
                                         300 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20003
                                         Lunch Served from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM 

The AHCA/NCAL office will be hosting an open house from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Please stop by and check out our new space! 122 C St. NW, Washington, DC, just a couple blocks from the Senate office buildings.

​Registration & Hotel

Registration

Register Today!

Registration Questions? Contact meetings@ahca.org

Attendee Eligibility

The conference is complimentary and only open to AHCA/NCAL members and AHCA/NCAL associate business members. You will be asked to log in to your account before you can continue with registration.

Please note, Hill visits are reserved for provider members and event sponsors.

General Information

Special Accommodations and Dietary Needs

Conference registration includes Monday evening reception, Tuesday morning continental breakfast, and Tuesday afternoon off-site lunch. We do our best to include vegan and gluten-free options at each meal. If you require special accommodation or have special dietary needs, please note when completing your registration.

Packaged Kosher meals will be available only if requested as part of the registration process. A designated prayer room will also be available.

Cancellations and Substitutions

If you are no longer able to attend the conference, please contact meetings@ahca.org as soon as possible to cancel your registration or substitute a colleague.

Conference Attire

Business attire is suitable for all sessions, receptions, and hill visits. Please remember to bring a sweater or jacket for air-conditioned rooms.

By registering for and/or attending the event, I acknowledge and agree that photographs, video, and other recordings of the event may be taken by AHCA/NCAL or parties acting on behalf of AHCA/NCAL and that these photographs, video, and other recordings may be used by AHCA/NCAL in any media now known or later invented for any purpose related to AHCA/NCAL’s mission, including educational, promotional, and awareness-related use. I give to AHC/NCAL unlimited permission to use my name, likeness, image, statements, and other information I may give to AHCA/NCAL whether through registration, at the event, or otherwise that may be necessary for AHCA/NCAL to make use of its rights in photographs, video, and other recordings.

Hotel Information

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Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill

400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001| (202) 737-1234

RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM ONLINE


This year's Congressional Briefing will be held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, just steps from the U.S. Capitol Building and three blocks from Union Station. The hotel recently completed a full transformation, featuring redesigned guest rooms, updated meeting spaces, and a new restaurant showcasing Mid-Atlantic cuisine. With the Capitol at your doorstep, you'll spend less time traveling and more time making an impact.

ROOM RATES & TAXES

Take advantage of our special group rate of $340 per night (single or double occupancy), plus 15.95% occupancy tax.

To secure the discounted rate, reservations must be made by May 6, 2026. Please note that the group rate is subject to availability and may sell out before the deadline. If the hotel or group rate appears sold out, we encourage you to check back, as room inventory may change.

Reservation requests received after May 6, 2026, will be accepted based on availability at the hotel’s prevailing rates. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card and accompanied by a first-night room deposit.

HOTEL RESERVATION CANCELLATIONS

Reservations may be canceled without penalty up to 48 hours before 11:59 PM (local hotel time) on the day of arrival. Cancellations made after this deadline, as well as no-shows, will forfeit the first night’s room and tax.

When registering for any AHCA/NCAL committee meeting, conference, or convention, AHCA/NCAL staff cannot assist members, sponsors, or speakers with adding shoulder nights to hotel reservations. If a member, sponsor, or speaker wishes to add nights to their reservation, they must work directly with the hotel regarding availability and will be charged the prevailing rate for those nights.

‭(Hidden)‬ Key Locations
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  • The Capital Hilton – 1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
  • AHCA/NCAL Office – 122 C St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20001
  • Hawk n’ Dove – 329 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20003
  • Dirksen Senate Building – 50 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
  • Hart Senate Building – 120 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
  • Russell Senate Building – 2 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
  • Cannon HOB – 27 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
  • Longworth HOB – 1 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
  • Rayburn HOB – 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20515
  • Capital – Washington, DC 20004
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Location & Date
Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill
Washington DC
June 8-9, 2026

CONTACT US
If you have questions or would like more information about Congressional Briefing​, please email us!​

‭(Hidden)‬ Sponsorships
Sponsorship opportunities available!

‭(Hidden)‬ Meet Your Member of Congress

We recommend that you set up your own meetings with your Members of Congress for Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Contact your state association to set up your Hill visits. Please let us know of your schedule of meetings by using this link: http://ssl.capwiz.com/ahca/lrm/feedback.tt?event=68334


We will then have materials ready for your visit and have an AHCA lobbyist attend with you if needed. If your state association is unable to help you, e-mail us at congressionalbriefing@ahca.org, and we can assist you to set up meetings with your Members of Congress.

‭(Hidden)‬ Continuing Education Credits

Individuals seeking approval for all other professional licensure must file independently and should contact Sarah Beistel at sbeistel@ahca.org for the materials needed.

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