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02/19/2026

As APPs are increasingly relied upon to address primary care workforce shortages, they may also face unique challenges related to their scope of practice, training, and their own system-level pressures that can increase the risk of burnout in the absence of targeted support.

The Virginia Task Force on Primary Care has published insights from its Joy in Healthcare initiative, a first-in-the-nation, multi-organization partnership to better understand and address the causes of clinician burnout and impediments to well-being.

The article “Advanced Practice Provider Burnout in Primary Care” explores survey data from five large health care entities in the Commonwealth and provides national data for comparison where available.

Read the full paper here: https://www.vahealthinnovation.org/virginia-joy-in-healthcare/app-burnout-in-primary-care-2026/

02/11/2026

Please join us in welcoming Grace Borchers to the team as our Health Policy Communications Intern!

Grace joins us from the University of Virginia's Master of Public Health program (UVA Department of Public Health Sciences). She will support legislative tracking, digital communications, and stakeholder engagement, all to advance and share primary care innovation across Virginia. We’re excited to have you, Grace!

02/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming Shelly Smith to the Board, bringing an academic and clinical perspective to strengthen our health value mission.

Dr. Shelly Smith is a distinguished Professor of Nursing and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. With a robust academic background, Dr. Smith holds a PhD in Public Policy from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Virginia, an MS with a concentration in Adult Primary Care from VCU, and a BSN in Nursing from the UVA. Dr. Smith's professional journey is marked by significant leadership roles and contributions to nursing education and public policy. Currently, she serves as the Associate Dean for Graduate Nursing Programs at the University of Virginia School of Nursing. She also co-directs the newly formed Synergy Center, which addresses Virginia's nursing workforce challenges by aligning individual goals with organizational needs through purposeful interaction. Her academic career also includes roles as a Clinical Associate Professor and Program Director at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she directed Graduate Practice Programs. Dr. Smith continues to maintain an active clinical practice in addition to her academic roles. Dr. Smith is actively involved in public health and policy. She is an appointed member of the Virginia Board of Nursing and the Joint Board of Nursing and Medicine, where she serves as the APRN representative. Prior to her board of nursing appointment, Dr. Smith was appointed to the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority. She is an active member of the Region 9’s Virginia Partnerships for Health Science Careers workgroup. Her work focuses on creating sustainable collaborations across public education, industry, and policy. Her contributions to nursing and public policy are further evidenced by her numerous publications and presentations at national and international conferences. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and the National Academy of Practice and has received several awards, including the NP State Excellence Award from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

02/04/2026

We’re excited to announce that Nick Frenzer has joined the Board, adding valuable expertise at the intersection of technology and health systems.

Nick Frenzer is General Manager, Site Solutions at Veeva Systems. He leads strategy, product, engineering, sales, marketing, and services as a business focused on clinical research software. Nick is focused on finding new opportunities for technology to improve clinical trials at research sites across the healthcare landscape. Previously, Nick spent over ten years at Epic leading Population Health as well as advancing public policy initiatives including data interoperability standards and reimbursement & incentive models. Nick served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps until 2010 in multiple places around the world.

02/03/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Charles Frazier to the Board of Directors, bringing deep healthcare leadership and system-level insight to our work.

Charles O. Frazier, MD, FAAFP, is Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Information and Innovation Officer of Riverside Health. He has helped lead Riverside’s electronic health record initiatives since the system implemented an EMR in its medical practices in 1996. A family physician, Dr. Frazier is on the faculty of the Riverside Family Medicine Residency and is a Clinical Professor with the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Family Medicine and Population Health. He is a Past President and the current Treasurer of the Virginia Academy of Family Physicians (VAFP). Over the last three decades, Dr. Frazier has had the privilege to work with a number of quality and informatics organizations and projects at the state level, including Virginia Health Information, Health Quality Innovators (HQI), Virginia’s All Payers Claims Database, the Emergency Department Care Coordination Program, and the Virginia Task Force on Primary Care .

01/30/2026

Presenting ’s 2026 Board Officers! Please join us in welcoming Meredith Touchstone to the role of Board Chair and Sweeny Bansal as Treasurer. Thank you, L. Gordon Moore and Aneesh Chopra, for the continuation of your officer roles.

01/29/2026

extends its sincere appreciation to John Littel for his dedicated service on the Board of Directors. We thank him for the guidance, expertise, and dedication he brought in support of VCHI’s mission to improve health value for the Commonwealth.

John Littel was the Chief of Staff for the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Glenn Youngkin Administration. He brought 30 years of public policy experience, developing private sector solutions for Medicaid, advocating for independent living for seniors and people with disabilities, and leading mental health and substance use disorder programs. John has served as Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Resources, held senior roles at Magellan Health, Anthem, and Amerigroup, and worked at both the federal and state government levels. He has taught government, politics and communications at the graduate level, and has also served as a member of the W&M Public Policy Program Board of Advisors and William & Mary Board of Visitors. He also serves on the board of The Gloucester Institute, a leadership initiative for young African-Americans based at Robert Russa Moton's historic home. He previously served as the chair of the Virginia Health Care Foundation and on the boards of the Family and Children's Trust Fund of Virginia, Virginia's family violence prevention agency, and ForKids, a program for homeless families in Hampton Roads.

01/28/2026

would like to thank Colin Drozdowski for his time on our Board of Directors and service as our Treasurer. We are grateful for Colin’s leadership, insight, and commitment to advancing VCHI’s mission of better value and better health for Virginians. Sentara Health Plans also generously provides in-office space for the VCHI staff.

Colin is President of Sentara Health Plans (SHP) and an Executive Vice President of Sentara Healthcare. At SHP, Colin is responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and growth of Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial lines of business. He brought more than 30 years of experience in healthcare to our Board, spending 26 years with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield system before coming to Sentara. Colin also serves on the Board of Directors of CareATC - a population health management company that partners with employers and empowers employees to live healthier lives, and Fit4Kids, a community coalition in Richmond that works to prevent and reduce childhood obesity. Thank you for your Board service, Colin!

01/26/2026

Another hiring opportunity at – we are seeking a Lead Data Analyst for the Research Consortium @ VCHI and its Virginia Rural Vitality evaluation!

This role will support statewide efforts to evaluate initiatives funded by Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation initiative, Virginia Rural Vitality, a federal-state partnership designed to strengthen health and well-being in Virginia’s rural communities. The Lead Data Analyst will play a central role in designing, producing, and translating analytics to inform policy decisions, program implementation, and ensure accountability for Rural Health Transformation initiatives.

The Lead Data Analyst will work closely with state university partners, Rural Health Transformation sub-awardees, state agencies, and the Research Consortium @ VCHI partners to ensure evaluations are rigorous, timely, actionable, and accurately reflect the implementation of the various programs. The Lead Data Analyst should have comfort in leveraging data (medical claims, administrative, financial, population health, and federal surveys) to monitor and evaluate ongoing programs.

Learn more and apply at https://www.vahealthinnovation.org/careers/

01/23/2026

The Virginia Primary Care Legislative Trackers now includes the first round of budget amendments! The Virginia Task Force on Primary Care tracks relevant legislation during the General Assembly session, bringing everything together in one convenient place.

View the budget amendment tracker here:
https://pcinnovationhub.mn.co/posts/legislative-trackers-budget-amendment-tracker-96931259

01/21/2026

is hiring an Executive Director of the newly launched Research Consortium ! With key responsibilities in strategic leadership, funding and resource development, Consortium management and operations, stakeholder engagement and partnerships, and communication and impact, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced health sciences researcher.

The Executive Director will provide strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for a statewide multi-institutional research partnership. The Director is responsible for advancing the Consortium’s research mission, securing external funding, coordinating collaborative research activities, and ensuring effective governance, stakeholder engagement, and impact. This role serves as the primary representative of the Consortium to funders, partners, and the broader research community. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in health policy analysis, strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills, and a demonstrated ability to work across sectors to influence public policy.

Update: The application period is closed as of Monday, February 16th, 2026.

01/16/2026

Centered on our shared purpose of better health care for Virginians, the staff retreat brought together our small but mighty team (Beth Bortz, Meredith Young, Zelda Hinkle, and Anne Faszewski) to strategize and prepare for the year ahead.

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