Statement from Mark Kissinger, President, Home Care Association of New York State

With the rapid rise in New York's elderly population, we must find innovative and affordable ways to meet the care needs of all New Yorkers. Home care is an important part of the equation and we look forward to working with Governor Spitzer and the Legislature to expand New Yorkers' access to this preferred care option for caregivers and patients and to building a better, stronger health and long term care system across New York State.

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