On Monday, the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and other long term care facilities that provide care to approximately five million people each year, formally announced the appointment of Clifton J. Porter, II as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Fall 2024. Porter currently serves as Senior Vice President of Government Relations for AHCA/NCAL, leading the organization’s legislative agenda and advocacy efforts.
“We are delighted that Clif Porter will be leading AHCA/NCAL as our nation prepares to meet the needs of a rapidly growing elderly population,” said Tara M. Gregorio, Mass Senior Care President. “Clif’s tremendous government relations and advocacy experience will serve our members well as we continue our efforts to provide quality care and strengthen our workforce.”
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.
Porter will have oversight of AHCA/NCAL’s key strategic objectives, which include ensuring a robust workforce, reimbursement system, and regulatory environment for the profession. Porter will also manage the association’s trade shows and events, member education, as well as other strategic partnerships and endeavors.