MORGAN GABLE

H.R. 3630 - advocated for extension of Medicare therapy caps exceptions process and against cuts in Medicare reimbursement of nursing homes for bad debt. H.R. 883/S. 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care.

Advocating for inclusion of affordable housing with services provisions in any reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA). Support S 3358, Responding to the Urgent Needs of Survivors of the Holocaust Act. Amends the OAA to address the unique needs of Holocaust survivors. HR 6083/S 3240 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act - oppose 2% cut in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to be achieved by tightening eligibility requirements.

Support H.R. 6476, the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to provide Medicare coverage for approved adult day services for Medicare beneficiaries. Support S. 501, the Fostering Independence Through Technology Act, to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care. Advocating for extension of Medicare therapy caps exceptions process under any Medicare legislation considered in the post-election session of Congress.

Support H.R. 6576, the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to provide Medicare coverage for approved adult day services for Medicare beneficiaries. Support S. 501, the Fostering Independence Through Technology Act, to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technology. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been disharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstance, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care. Advocated for extension of Medicare therapy caps exception process.

H.R. 3630 - advocated for extension of Medicare therapy caps exceptions process and against cuts in Medicare reimbursement of nursing homes for bad debt. H.R. 883/S. 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care.

HR 883/S 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home. S 818/HR 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care. Advocating for protection of the interests of beneficiaries dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid coverage under managed care demonstration programs under development in the various states.

Advocating for correction of Drug Enforcement Administration policy on dispensing prescription drugs in nursing homes. Working with Sen. Herb Kohl on S. 1560, Nursing Home Resident Pain Relief Act. Oppose H.R. 1173, to repeal the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act.

HR 883/S 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home. Advocating against cuts in Medicare and Medicaid programs as part of the federal budget deficit reduction plan being developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care.

HR 883/S 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home mnitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home. Advocating against cuts in Medicare and Medicaid programs as part of deficit reduction or debt ceiling increase. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care.

H.R. 3630 - advocated for extension of Medicare therapy caps exceptions process and against cuts in Medicare reimbursement of nursing homes for bad debt. H.R. 883/S 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home. Advocated against the inclusion of cuts in Medicare and Medicaid in any deficit reduction plan developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care.

H.R. 883/S. 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home.

HR 883/S 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home. Advocating against cuts in Medicare and Medicaid programs as part of the federal budget deficit reduction plan being developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care.

H.R. 3630 - advocated for extension of Medicare therapy caps exceptions process and against cuts in Medicare reimbursement of nursing homes for bad debt. H.R. 883/S 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home monitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home. Advocated against the inclusion of cuts in Medicare and Medicaid in any deficit reduction plan developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care.

HR 883/S 495, Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act - support. Establishes grants and funds research on developing specialized adult day services programs for younger adults with neurological diseases or conditions. S. 501, Fostering Independence Through Technology - support. Creates a Medicare pilot program to provide incentives for home health agencies to use home mnitoring and communications technologies to help beneficiaries remain at home. Advocating against cuts in Medicare and Medicaid programs as part of deficit reduction or debt ceiling increase. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - support. Would specify that a Medicare beneficiary hospitalized under observation for more than 24 hours would be deemed to have been an inpatient and would be considered to have been discharged upon leaving the hospital. Under these circumstances, the beneficiary would be eligible for Medicare Part A coverage of post-acute care.

Advocated against H.R. 1237 and S. 512, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act, which would ban pre-dispute arbitration clauses in nursing home and assisted living contracts. Advocated against S. 931/H.R. 1020, to prohibit pre-dispute arbitration clauses in consumer contracts generally.

Advocated against H.R. 1237 and S. 512, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act, which would ban pre-dispute arbitration clauses in nursing home and assisted living contracts. Advocated against S. 931/H.R. 1020, to prohibit pre-dispute arbitration clauses in consumer contracts generally.

HR 3590 - Advocated for the preservation of Medicare payment update for nursing homes and home health agencies. Supported extension of therapy caps exceptions process. HR 4851 - support payment relief for physicians, since skilled nursing facilities' Part B therapy reimbursement is tied to physician fee schedule. HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support

Advocated for correction of the effective date of the RUGs IV Medicare payment system for nursing homes to October 1, 2010 and for a six-month extension of the increased federal Medicaid match. The Medicaid provisions were included in H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, and in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1586, the FAA Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. Advocated in favor of the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act, H.R. 4993, to allow nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, physicians' assistants and other appropriate clinicians to certify and make changes to home health care plans. Advocated in favor of H.R. 3043, the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to allow Medicare beneficiaries to use adult day service programs that are certified, licensed, or accredited under an approved accreditation agency to provide post-acute services under Medicare. Support H.R. 5950, the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act, which provides that beneficiaries hospitalized for 24 hours or longer in observation status will be deemed to have been admitted on an in-patient basis for the length of their stay under observation.

Advocated for correction of the effective date of the RUGs IV Medicare payment system for nursing homes to October 1, 2010 and for extension of the therapy caps exceptions process through 12/31/11. These provisions were contained in HR 4994, the Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act. Advocated in favor of the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act, H.R. 4993, to allow nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, physicians' assistants and other appropriate clinicians to certify and make changes to home health care plans. Advocated in favor of H.R. 3043 the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to allow Medicare beneficiaries to use adult day service programs that are certified, licensed, or accredited under an approved accreditation agency to provide post-acute services under Medicare. Support H.R. 5950, the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act, which provides that beneficiaries hospitalized for 24 hours or longer in observation status will be deemed to have been admitted on an in-patient basis for the length of their stay under observation.

Advocated in favor of provisions of H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, which would extend increased federal Medicaid funding to the states through June 30, 2011; restore full implementation of the Medicare RUGs IV payment system for nursing facilities as of October 1, 2010; and prevent a 21% reduction in nursing homes' Part B therapy reimbursement. Advocated for cosponsorship of H.R. 3043, the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to allow Medicare beneficiaries to use adult day service programs that are certified, licensed, or accredited under an approved accreditation agency to provide post-acute services under Medicare. Supported provisions of H.R. 3962, the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act, to maintain nursing homes' Medicare Part B therapy reimbursement at current levels through November 30, 2010.

HR 3590 - Advocated for the preservation of Medicare payment update for nursing homes and home health agencies. Supported extension of therapy caps exceptions process. HR 4851 - support payment relief for physicians, since skilled nursing facilities' Part B therapy reimbursement is tied to physician fee schedule. HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support

Advocated for correction of the effective date of the RUGs IV Medicare payment system for nursing homes to October 1, 2010 and for extension of the therapy caps exceptions process through 12/31/11. These provisions were contained in HR 4994, the Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act. Advocated in favor of the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act, H.R. 4993, to allow nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, physicians' assistants and other appropriate clinicians to certify and make changes to home health care plans. Advocated in favor of H.R. 3043 the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to allow Medicare beneficiaries to use adult day service programs that are certified, licensed, or accredited under an approved accreditation agency to provide post-acute services under Medicare. Support H.R. 5950, the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act, which provides that beneficiaries hospitalized for 24 hours or longer in observation status will be deemed to have been admitted on an in-patient basis for the length of their stay under observation.

Advocated for correction of the effective date of the RUGs IV Medicare payment system for nursing homes to October 1, 2010 and for a six-month extension of the increased federal Medicaid match. The Medicaid provisions were included in H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, and in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1586, the FAA Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. Advocated in favor of the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act, H.R. 4993, to allow nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, physicians' assistants and other appropriate clinicians to certify and make changes to home health care plans. Advocated in favor of H.R. 3043, the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to allow Medicare beneficiaries to use adult day service programs that are certified, licensed, or accredited under an approved accreditation agency to provide post-acute services under Medicare. Support H.R. 5950, the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act, which provides that beneficiaries hospitalized for 24 hours or longer in observation status will be deemed to have been admitted on an in-patient basis for the length of their stay under observation.

Advocated for correction of the effective date of the RUGs IV Medicare payment system for nursing homes to October 1, 2010 and for extension of the therapy caps exceptions process through 12/31/11. These provisions were contained in HR 4994, the Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act. Advocated in favor of the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act, H.R. 4993, to allow nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, physicians' assistants and other appropriate clinicians to certify and make changes to home health care plans. Advocated in favor of H.R. 3043 the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to allow Medicare beneficiaries to use adult day service programs that are certified, licensed, or accredited under an approved accreditation agency to provide post-acute services under Medicare. Support H.R. 5950, the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act, which provides that beneficiaries hospitalized for 24 hours or longer in observation status will be deemed to have been admitted on an in-patient basis for the length of their stay under observation.

Advocated for correction of the effective date of the RUGs IV Medicare payment system for nursing homes to October 1, 2010 and for extension of the therapy caps exceptions process through 12/31/11. These provisions were contained in HR 4994, the Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act. Advocated in favor of the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act, H.R. 4993, to allow nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, physicians' assistants and other appropriate clinicians to certify and make changes to home health care plans. Advocated in favor of H.R. 3043 the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to allow Medicare beneficiaries to use adult day service programs that are certified, licensed, or accredited under an approved accreditation agency to provide post-acute services under Medicare. Support H.R. 5950, the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act, which provides that beneficiaries hospitalized for 24 hours or longer in observation status will be deemed to have been admitted on an in-patient basis for the length of their stay under observation.

Advocated for correction of the effective date of the RUGs IV Medicare payment system for nursing homes to October 1, 2010 and for a six-month extension of the increased federal Medicaid match. The Medicaid provisions were included in H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, and in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1586, the FAA Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. Advocated in favor of the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act, H.R. 4993, to allow nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, physicians' assistants and other appropriate clinicians to certify and make changes to home health care plans. Advocated in favor of H.R. 3043, the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to allow Medicare beneficiaries to use adult day service programs that are certified, licensed, or accredited under an approved accreditation agency to provide post-acute services under Medicare. Support H.R. 5950, the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act, which provides that beneficiaries hospitalized for 24 hours or longer in observation status will be deemed to have been admitted on an in-patient basis for the length of their stay under observation.

Advocated for provisions of S. 3686, Labor/Health and Human Services appropriations for fiscal 2011, to increase funding for Older Americans Act programs by 7.4%. Advocated for provisions of H.R. 5850 and S. 3644, the fiscal 2011 appropriation for Transportation/HUD to fund Section 202 housing for the elderly at $825 million.

Advocated for provisions of S. 3686, Labor/Health and Human Services appropriations for fiscal 2011, to increase funding for Older Americans Act programs by 7.4%. Advocated for provisions of H.R. 5850 and S. 3644, the fiscal 2011 appropriation for Transportation/HUD to fund Section 202 housing for the elderly at $825 million.

Advocated against H.R. 1237 and S. 512, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act, which would ban pre-dispute arbitration clauses in nursing home and assisted living contracts. Advocated against S. 931/H.R. 1020, to prohibit pre-dispute arbitration clauses in consumer contracts generally.

Advocated against H.R. 1237 and S. 512, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act, which would ban pre-dispute arbitration clauses in nursing home and assisted living contracts. Advocated against S. 931/H.R. 1020, to prohibit pre-dispute arbitration clauses in consumer contracts generally.

Advocated for correction of the effective date of the RUGs IV Medicare payment system for nursing homes to October 1, 2010 and for a six-month extension of the increased federal Medicaid match. The Medicaid provisions were included in H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, and in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1586, the FAA Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. Advocated in favor of the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act, H.R. 4993, to allow nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, physicians' assistants and other appropriate clinicians to certify and make changes to home health care plans. Advocated in favor of H.R. 3043, the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to allow Medicare beneficiaries to use adult day service programs that are certified, licensed, or accredited under an approved accreditation agency to provide post-acute services under Medicare. Support H.R. 5950, the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act, which provides that beneficiaries hospitalized for 24 hours or longer in observation status will be deemed to have been admitted on an in-patient basis for the length of their stay under observation.

Advocated to maximize funding for senior housing and Older Americans Act programs under H.R. 3082, the Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act of 2011.

Advocated in favor of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, especially the inclusion of CLASS plan provisions, the expansion of Medicaid coverage of long-term services and supports, and workforce provisions to provide educational and other incentives to bring more people into the long-term services and supports workforce.

HR 3590 - Advocated for the preservation of Medicare payment update for nursing homes and home health agencies. Supported extension of therapy caps exceptions process. HR 4851 - support payment relief for physicians, since skilled nursing facilities' Part B therapy reimbursement is tied to physician fee schedule. HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support

Advocated in favor of provisions of H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, which would extend increased federal Medicaid funding to the states through June 30, 2011; restore full implementation of the Medicare RUGs IV payment system for nursing facilities as of October 1, 2010; and prevent a 21% reduction in nursing homes' Part B therapy reimbursement. Advocated for cosponsorship of H.R. 3043, the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to allow Medicare beneficiaries to use adult day service programs that are certified, licensed, or accredited under an approved accreditation agency to provide post-acute services under Medicare. Supported provisions of H.R. 3962, the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act, to maintain nursing homes' Medicare Part B therapy reimbursement at current levels through November 30, 2010.

Advocated in favor of provisions of H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, which would extend increased federal Medicaid funding to the states through June 30, 2011; restore full implementation of the Medicare RUGs IV payment system for nursing facilities as of October 1, 2010; and prevent a 21% reduction in nursing homes' Part B therapy reimbursement. Advocated for cosponsorship of H.R. 3043, the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to allow Medicare beneficiaries to use adult day service programs that are certified, licensed, or accredited under an approved accreditation agency to provide post-acute services under Medicare. Supported provisions of H.R. 3962, the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act, to maintain nursing homes' Medicare Part B therapy reimbursement at current levels through November 30, 2010.

Advocated for correction of the effective date of the RUGs IV Medicare payment system for nursing homes to October 1, 2010 and for a six-month extension of the increased federal Medicaid match. The Medicaid provisions were included in H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, and in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1586, the FAA Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. Advocated in favor of the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act, H.R. 4993, to allow nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, physicians' assistants and other appropriate clinicians to certify and make changes to home health care plans. Advocated in favor of H.R. 3043, the Medicare Adult Day Services Act, to allow Medicare beneficiaries to use adult day service programs that are certified, licensed, or accredited under an approved accreditation agency to provide post-acute services under Medicare. Support H.R. 5950, the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act, which provides that beneficiaries hospitalized for 24 hours or longer in observation status will be deemed to have been admitted on an in-patient basis for the length of their stay under observation.

Advocated for provisions of S. 3686, Labor/Health and Human Services appropriations for fiscal 2011, to increase funding for Older Americans Act programs by 7.4%. Advocated for provisions of H.R. 5850 and S. 3644, the fiscal 2011 appropriation for Transportation/HUD to fund Section 202 housing for the elderly at $825 million.

S 697/HR 1721, Community Living Services and Supports Act - advocated in favor and for its inclusion in health care reform S 457/HR 3030, Fostering Independence Through Technology - provides incentives for home health care providers to use home monitoring and communications technologies - support S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act, to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245/HR 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support and advocate for inclusion of its provisions in health care reform. HR 1642, Nursing Home Fire Safety Act, providing grants and loans to install automatic sprinklering systems in nursing homes - support.

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670, S 683, Community Choice Act: provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered At Home Act: would enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services S. 647, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act: requires public disclosure of nursing home ownership and management - support H.R. 43, S. 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support and advocate for inclusion in health care reform. S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support and favor inclusion in health care reform. HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

S 697/HR 1721, Community Living Services and Supports Act - advocated in favor and for its inclusion in health care reform S 457/HR 3030, Fostering Independence Through Technology - provides incentives for home health care providers to use home monitoring and communications technologies - support S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act, to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245/HR 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support and advocate for inclusion of its provisions in health care reform. HR 1642, Nursing Home Fire Safety Act, providing grants and loans to install automatic sprinklering systems in nursing homes - support.

H.R. 1721 and S. 697, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act - advocating in favor of passage and/or inclusion in health care reform S. 457, Fostering Independence Through Technology - provides incentives for home health care providers to use home monitoring and communications technologies - support S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act: to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245, H.R. 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support and advocate for inclusion in health care reform. S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support and favor inclusion in health care reform. HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support and advocate for inclusion in health care reform. S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support and favor inclusion in health care reform. HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support and advocate for inclusion in health care reform. S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support and favor inclusion in health care reform. HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support and advocate for inclusion in health care reform. S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support and favor inclusion in health care reform. HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

S 697/HR 1721, Community Living Services and Supports Act - advocated in favor and for its inclusion in health care reform S 457/HR 3030, Fostering Independence Through Technology - provides incentives for home health care providers to use home monitoring and communications technologies - support S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act, to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245/HR 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support and advocate for inclusion of its provisions in health care reform. HR 1642, Nursing Home Fire Safety Act, providing grants and loans to install automatic sprinklering systems in nursing homes - support.

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support and advocate for inclusion in health care reform. S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support and favor inclusion in health care reform. HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 3590, HR 3962, health care reform: opposed provisions to eliminate FY10 Medicare payment update for nursing homes and home health providers. Supported Community First Choice, extension of Medicare therapy caps exceptions process, extension of increased federal Medicaid match, temporary Medicaid funding of up to $6 billion for nursing homes, and Independence at Home provisions. HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support and advocate for inclusion in health care reform. S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support and favor inclusion in health care reform. HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 3200, Senate HELP and Senate Finance health care reform draft legislation - advocated for inclusion of CLASS long-term care financing provisions and incentives for small non-profits to provide health insurance coverage to their employees. S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act, to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245/HR 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support and advocate for inclusion of its provisions in health care reform.

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 3288, FY2010 Transportation/HUD appropriations - advocating for $1 billion for Section 202 senior housing and $8.7 billion for Section 8 PRAC renewals. HR 3293, FY2010 Labor/HHS appropriations - advocating for increased funding for Older Americans Act programs

HR 1670, S 683, Community Choice Act: provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered At Home Act: would enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services S. 647, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act: requires public disclosure of nursing home ownership and management - support H.R. 43, S. 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 3200, Senate HELP and Senate Finance health care reform draft legislation - advocated for inclusion of CLASS long-term care financing provisions and incentives for small non-profits to provide health insurance coverage to their employees. S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act, to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245/HR 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support and advocate for inclusion of its provisions in health care reform.

H.R. 1721 and S. 697, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act - advocating in favor of passage and/or inclusion in health care reform S. 457, Fostering Independence Through Technology - provides incentives for home health care providers to use home monitoring and communications technologies - support S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act: to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245, H.R. 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support

S 697/HR 1721, Community Living Services and Supports Act - advocated in favor and for its inclusion in health care reform S 457/HR 3030, Fostering Independence Through Technology - provides incentives for home health care providers to use home monitoring and communications technologies - support S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act, to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245/HR 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support and advocate for inclusion of its provisions in health care reform. HR 1642, Nursing Home Fire Safety Act, providing grants and loans to install automatic sprinklering systems in nursing homes - support.

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support and advocate for inclusion in health care reform. S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support and favor inclusion in health care reform. HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support and advocate for inclusion in health care reform. S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support and favor inclusion in health care reform. HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support and advocate for inclusion in health care reform. S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support and favor inclusion in health care reform. HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support and advocate for inclusion in health care reform. S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support and favor inclusion in health care reform. HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

H.R. 1721 and S. 697, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act - advocating in favor of passage and/or inclusion in health care reform S. 457, Fostering Independence Through Technology - provides incentives for home health care providers to use home monitoring and communications technologies - support S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act: to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245, H.R. 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support

HR 3200, Senate HELP and Senate Finance health care reform draft legislation - advocated for inclusion of CLASS long-term care financing provisions and incentives for small non-profits to provide health insurance coverage to their employees. S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act, to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245/HR 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support and advocate for inclusion of its provisions in health care reform.

S 697/HR 1721, Community Living Services and Supports Act - advocated in favor and for its inclusion in health care reform S 457/HR 3030, Fostering Independence Through Technology - provides incentives for home health care providers to use home monitoring and communications technologies - support S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act, to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245/HR 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support and advocate for inclusion of its provisions in health care reform. HR 1642, Nursing Home Fire Safety Act, providing grants and loans to install automatic sprinklering systems in nursing homes - support.

HR 1670, S 683, Community Choice Act: provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered At Home Act: would enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services S. 647, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act: requires public disclosure of nursing home ownership and management - support H.R. 43, S. 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support and advocate for inclusion in health care reform. S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support and favor inclusion in health care reform. HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

H.R. 1721 and S. 697, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act - advocating in favor of passage and/or inclusion in health care reform S. 457, Fostering Independence Through Technology - provides incentives for home health care providers to use home monitoring and communications technologies - support S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act: to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245, H.R. 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support

S 697/HR 1721, Community Living Services and Supports Act - advocated in favor and for its inclusion in health care reform S 457/HR 3030, Fostering Independence Through Technology - provides incentives for home health care providers to use home monitoring and communications technologies - support S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act, to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245/HR 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support and advocate for inclusion of its provisions in health care reform. HR 1642, Nursing Home Fire Safety Act, providing grants and loans to install automatic sprinklering systems in nursing homes - support.

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670, S 683, Community Choice Act: provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered At Home Act: would enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services S. 647, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act: requires public disclosure of nursing home ownership and management - support H.R. 43, S. 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support and advocate for inclusion in health care reform. S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support and favor inclusion in health care reform. HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

HR 1670, S 683, Community Choice Act: provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered At Home Act: would enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services S. 647, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act: requires public disclosure of nursing home ownership and management - support H.R. 43, S. 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support

HR 1670, S 683, Community Choice Act: provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered At Home Act: would enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services S. 647, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act: requires public disclosure of nursing home ownership and management - support H.R. 43, S. 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support

HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support HR 43/S 46, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Act - repeals caps on coverage of therapy - support HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. Against user fees based on nursing home survey deficiencies. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented. HR 1670/S 683, Community Choice Act, provides for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home eligible elders and people with disabilities - support S 434, Empowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to quality for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support

S 697/HR 1721, Community Living Services and Supports Act - advocated in favor and for its inclusion in health care reform S 457/HR 3030, Fostering Independence Through Technology - provides incentives for home health care providers to use home monitoring and communications technologies - support S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act, to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245/HR 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support and advocate for inclusion of its provisions in health care reform. HR 1642, Nursing Home Fire Safety Act, providing grants and loans to install automatic sprinklering systems in nursing homes - support.

H.R. 1721 and S. 697, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act - advocating in favor of passage and/or inclusion in health care reform S. 457, Fostering Independence Through Technology - provides incentives for home health care providers to use home monitoring and communications technologies - support S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act: to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245, H.R. 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support

H.R. 1721 and S. 697, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act - advocating in favor of passage and/or inclusion in health care reform S. 457, Fostering Independence Through Technology - provides incentives for home health care providers to use home monitoring and communications technologies - support S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act: to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245, H.R. 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support

HR 3200, Senate HELP and Senate Finance health care reform draft legislation - advocated for inclusion of CLASS long-term care financing provisions and incentives for small non-profits to provide health insurance coverage to their employees. S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act, to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245/HR 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support and advocate for inclusion of its provisions in health care reform.

S 697/HR 1721, Community Living Services and Supports Act - advocated in favor and for its inclusion in health care reform S 457/HR 3030, Fostering Independence Through Technology - provides incentives for home health care providers to use home monitoring and communications technologies - support S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act, to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support. S. 245/HR 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support and advocate for inclusion of its provisions in health care reform. HR 1642, Nursing Home Fire Safety Act, providing grants and loans to install automatic sprinklering systems in nursing homes - support.

HR 3590, HR 3962, health care reform: opposed provisions to eliminate FY10 Medicare payment update for nursing homes and home health providers. Supported Community First Choice, extension of Medicare therapy caps exceptions process, extension of increased federal Medicaid match, temporary Medicaid funding of up to $6 billion for nursing homes, and Independence at Home provisions. HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support

HR 3590, HR 3962 - health care reform. Advocated in favor of CLASS plan, an Institutes of Medicine study of the nursing home five-star rating program, and workforce provisions taken from the Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act, to expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology.

HR 3590, HR 3962 - health care reform. Advocated in favor of CLASS plan, an Institutes of Medicine study of the nursing home five-star rating program, and workforce provisions taken from the Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act, to expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology.