LifeSpan Network

Mid-Atlantic Lifespan has 236 facility members and 85 associate members. It organized several free peer meetings throughout the state about discussion topics important to the membership. The organization also advocated for its members on various state workgroups, such as madc advisory committee, medicaid dual eligible workgroup, hscrc total cost of care workgroup and the nursing home liaison committee. Lifespan is the main liaison before the Maryland general assembly on legislative and budget items between senior care providers and the state as well as being the main contact between the senior care industry and state agencies. In 2022, Lifespan followed 80 bills and provided testimony on approximately 30 legislative proposals. (see schedule o for continuation. )it communicates regulatory, legislative and advocacy information to its members monthly by emails, webinars, and e-newsletters. The monthly newsletter also informs members of current events, showcases our providers' accomplishments and provides informative information which includes upcoming seminars. In 2022, a weekly digest was emailed to inform members of covid related issues, executive orders and best practice information. Lifespan connected with members, in person, via zoom, and other virtual platforms.