With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of government, healthcare, and advocacy, Fleming joins the Alliance at a pivotal time for the care at home community
(Alexandria, VA)- The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) today announced longtime industry leader Denis Fleming Jr. will serve as Chief Government Affairs Officer effective August 10.
Fleming is a distinguished government affairs leader bringing over two decades of experience spanning key leadership roles in Congress, with state executive bodies, and major home health and hospice companies. Most recently, Fleming served as Vice President of Federal Government Affairs with United Health Group after serving 8 years as Senior Vice President & Legislative Counsel, State and Federal Affairs at LHC Group, where he led federal and state advocacy for this national home health and hospice provider.
Prior to that role, Fleming served as Vice President of Government Relations with home health and hospice provider Almost Family, Inc.; Chief of Staff to U.S. Congressman Ben Chandler (KY-6); Chief Deputy Attorney General of Kentucky; and Deputy Secretary of the Governor’s Executive Cabinet and General Counsel to the Governor of Kentucky. He began his career practicing healthcare law with the national law firm Barnett & Alagia.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Denis to the Alliance team. As a fierce advocate for care at home and distinguished government affairs leader, he has been instrumental to shaping legislative and regulatory policies to strengthen the delivery of home-based care,” said Jennifer Sheets, CEO for the Alliance. “His deep policy expertise, extensive experience in advocacy, close relationships on Capitol Hill, and dedication to strengthening Americans’ access to care at home will be invaluable to the future of the Alliance and advancing the policy interests of our members.”
At the Alliance, Fleming will lead the legislative and regulatory teams, and work closely with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and grassroots networks to shape policies impacting the delivery of care at home, including provider reimbursement, regulatory requirements, quality and program integrity reforms, and innovative care models. His leadership will strengthen the Alliance’s ability to represent and empower its members while ensuring better access to home-based care for patients and their loved ones.
“I am thrilled to join Jennifer Sheets and the outstanding team at the Alliance. There has never been a more important time to strengthen the voice of the home-based care community before policymakers. Leaders in Congress and the Administration are increasingly focused on expanding quality, cost-effective care in the home and are actively seeking new ideas to improve care for patients and families. It’s an unprecedented opportunity for us to seize the moment and strengthen access to at-home care,” said Fleming.
The Alliance is committed to advancing the care at home community’s advocacy priorities, expanding quality, cost-effective care, and highlighting the tremendous value that home health, hospice, home care, palliative care, and Medicaid HCBS providers deliver to Americans every single day.
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About the National Alliance for Care at Home
The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) is the leading authority in advancing care in the home. We envision an America where everyone has access to the highest quality, person-centered healthcare wherever they call home. Through advocacy, education, and convening, we connect providers and stakeholders to strengthen care delivery across the home-based care continuum — spanning home care, home health, hospice, palliative care, and Medicaid home and community-based services. Learn more at www.AllianceForCareAtHome.org.
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