RVDW May 2025 Meeting

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“Proposed Changes to Medicaid: What They Mean for SWVA“

Guest speaker Donna Littlepage explores the up-to-date likely impact of Republican-proposed changes to Medicaid, particularly on Virginia’s Medicaid expansion program. She’ll help us understand the potential for a significant negative impact on the valley and Southwest Virginia, potentially leading to the loss of health insurance for hundreds of thousands of residents, especially low-income families and children. Initially the proposed cuts appear to disproportionately affect rural areas and jeopardize access to essential health services and our rural hospitals. The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives aims to get their version of the Reconciliation Bill to the floor by May 19. GOP leaders want to send it to the president by July 4.

Join us at Montano’s, located at 3733 Franklin Road SW. Our program begins at 12:00 noon followed by a brief business meeting. If ordering lunch, please arrive between 11:15 and 11:45 to place your order. While an RSVP is not required, we appreciate you taking time to help us get a headcount for our meeting.

About Our Guest Speaker:

Donna Littlepage, Retired
Former VP of Finance, Carillion Clinic
Former SVP, Population Health
Founding CFO, VTC School of Medicine
Former CPA

Donna Littlepage earned her undergraduate degree in Accounting and her MBA from Virginia Tech. During her 35-year career at Carilion Clinic she served in various finance roles, including as Vice President of Finance, overseeing hospitals, physician services, retail services, insurance companies, and administrative operations and a decade as Senior Vice President for Population Health, working to expand access to care and improve health outcomes across our region. She was the founding Chief Financial Officer of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, helping to shape the future of medical education in our state. Donna retired in October 2024.