Rep. Frank Pallone
Another Policy Win – Medicaid Extenders Act Signed into Law
NAHC advocated for passage of Medicaid Extenders Act The Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R. 259) passed the House of Representatives by voice vote (see this NAHC Report) earlier this month, then passed the U.S. Senate on January 17, and now has been signed into law by President Trump, giving the home care community and […]
Read MoreNAHC Supports Legislation to Boost Palliative Care, Education
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) has joined a group of like-minded organizations in sending a letter to Congress announcing our enthusiastic support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA), introduced in the House of Representatives last week as H.R. 647. This bipartisan legislation will make a difference […]
Read MoreHouse of Reps Passes Key Legislation Allowing Elderly to Remain in their Homes
NAHC advocated for passage of Medicaid Extenders Act The U.S. House of Representatives passed (H.R. 259) the Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019 by voice vote, giving the home care community and NAHC advocacy a key win early in the new year. Money Follows the Person Extension The Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019, sponsored by Rep. […]
Read MoreCongressional Leaders Press HHS for Answers on Cybersecurity in Health Care
Key leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives sent a bipartisan letter to the Department of Health and Human Services last week, raising concerns about the department’s implementation of the Cyber Security Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 and requesting important updates, including information about the Cyber Threat Preparedness Report (CTPR). The letter, signed by […]
Read MoreBill to Create Long-Term Care Insurance Medicare Benefit Introduced in Congress
A high-ranking Democrat has introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to establish a long-term care insurance benefit under Medicare The bill from Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-6), Ranking Member of the Medicare Long-Term Care Services and Supports Act , would make available funding on a self-directed approach for beneficiaries to purchase goods and services that […]
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