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Clifton J. Porter II | |
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| Born | Clifton J. Porter II January 8, 1967 Columbia, Maryland, U.S. |
| Spouse | Deborah Porter |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Virginia Commonwealth University |
Clifton J. Porter, II (born January 8, 1967) is a prominent American lobbyist and government affairs expert. He is the President & CEO of the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) [1]. With over two decades of experience in government relations, Porter is a leading advocate for long-term care and senior living policy, focusing on improving healthcare outcomes for older adults and advancing the interests of healthcare providers at the federal level.
Early life, family, and education
[edit]Porter was born in 1967 in Columbia, Maryland. He married his wife Deborah in 1989. They have three children.[2]
Porter graduated from Hammond High School. In 1985, he graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Medicine with a degree in Health Care Management.
Career
[edit]Porter has been serving the needs of seniors in the long term care field for 35 years, beginning as a nursing home volunteer and then starting his career as an administrator in training at a skilled nursing facility. He went on to serve as an administrator of several skilled nursing centers, capping his operational experience as a regional director of operations for a large-urban market. Porter then joined HCR ManorCare (now ProMedica Senior Care) to lead the company’s advocacy efforts as its Vice President of Government Relations for nearly 10 years. He has also served on various state health care association boards.
AHCA/NCAL
[edit]In 2013, Porter was named senior vice president of government affairs, at the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and other long-term care facilities that provide care to approximately five million people each year, as the Senior Vice President of Government Relations for the AHCA, a position in which he advocates on behalf of nursing homes, assisted living communities, and other long-term care providers across the country. In this role, Porter works with Congress, federal agencies, and other stakeholders to shape healthcare policies that affect older adults and those in need of long-term care.
His efforts helped pass legislative priorities for AHCA, including Medicaid funding, workforce issues, and regulatory relief for healthcare providers. Porter's influence in the policy arena has earned him a reputation as one of the most effective healthcare lobbyists in Washington, D.C.
Effective Fall 2024, Porter will serve as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of AHCA/NCAL. When he fully assumes the role in early 2025, he will be the first African American to fill the role in the organization's 75-year history. [3][4] [5]
Porter has received several accolades for his advocacy work, including the Industry Ally Award from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News and a spot on The Hill's Top 100 Lobbyists list. [6][7]
Personal
[edit]He and his wife, Deborah, established the Porter Legacy Scholarship to support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts for students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in health services at VCU’s College of Health Professions. [8]
Porter also was active on various boards from 2004 to 2013, among them the Health Facilities Association of Maryland and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. [9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ Marselas, Kimberly (14 October 2024). "'Porter officially takes over top post at AHCA". Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ Newman, Elizabeth (1 January 2015). "Profile: Offering a voice of reason". [McKnight's Long-Term Care News]]. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "AHCA/NCAL Announces Incoming President & CEO". AHCA Press Office. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Berklan, James (16 July 2024). "'Exemplary, inspiring' Clif Porter named AHCA/NCAL's next president and CEO". Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Stulick, Amy (16 July 2024). "'AHCA/NCAL Taps Porter to Succeed Parkinson as CEO". Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Meet Clifton Porter II, 2024 McKnight's Pinnacle Awards 'Industry Ally' honoree". 3 May 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Staff (December 2023). "The Hill's Top Lobbyists 2023". The Hill. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Scholarship to Create Pipeline of DEI-Focused Health Care Leaders. (2021, August 23). https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/scholarship-create-pipeline-dei-focused-health-care-leaders}
- ^ Bowers, Lois (16 July 2024). "'Clif Porter named AHCA/NCAL's next president and CEO". Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Sabra Board of Directors. (2021, August 23). https://sabrahealth.com/about/board-of-directors/#navtab}