03/30/2025
Micheal Bassett is a true asset to long term care providers. He is the Senior VP of Governmental Relations out of the AHCA office in Washington D.C. He has been very gracious with his time and has traveled to Oklahoma on numerous occations and has always made himself available for Oklahoman’s that have travelled to DC to advocate on behalf of our Residents and Clients.
ICYMI: Episode 36 of Studio CPO features host Steven Buck, President & CEO, in a conversation with Michael Bassett, Senior VP of Government Relations at American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living.
Michael shares insights from his time as a congressional staffer and his 12-year journey with AHCA/NCAL, where he works to help lawmakers and their teams understand the vital role of Long-Term Care in supporting the nation’s most vulnerable populations.
He also opens up about how he handles tough situations—by taking a step back, sitting down, and truly understanding the issue. Plus, he reflects on the advice he’d give his 21-year-old self: "Listen more, talk less."
Buzzsprout
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2266735/episodes/16828730
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/studio-cpo/id1713571222?i=1000700598041
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pJ0U80InOwVW26kNfNWzA?si=dd03a9b903d74120