The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) took to Capitol Hill Wednesday to educate lawmakers – and their staff – about home care and to highlight critical policy issues.
The effort is part of the organization’s National Home Care Advocacy Day, which involved roughly 130 members from more than 21 states. The overall goal is to activate forward momentum among policymakers regarding home care issues.
In addition to educating lawmakers about the general ins and outs of home care, HCAOA has zeroed-in on four key policy issues, reports Home Health Care News.
One of these policy priorities is the need for legislation that supports home care for veterans, such as the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act.
Another priority is the need for legislation that will support a non-immigrant visa program to serve the needs of seniors. Read more.
