Skilled Nursing News July 16, 2024
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Clifton J. Porter II as the new president and CEO of the association, effective this fall.
Porter will be the first African American to fill the role in AHCA/NCAL’s 75-year history.
He currently serves as the senior vice president of government relations for AHCA/NCAL, leading the association’s legislative agenda and advocacy efforts, the association said in a statement.
Porter said he’s taking the helm at a “pivotal moment” in history.
“Our recovery from the pandemic must continue if we are to deliver for our nation’s growing elderly population,” Porter said in a statement. “We must also remain steadfast in our quality...