Wednesday, March 4, 2009

PHI Testifies before Senate Aging Committee: “Health Reform Must Invest in Direct-Care Workers”

From PHI:

On March 4, 2009 the Senate Aging Committee will take up health care reform and the needs of an aging America. PHI Washington liaison Henry Claypool will address the committee concerning the reforms disability advocates have brought to long-term care policy and the applicability of these reforms for older Americans. Mr. Claypool will call on Congress to support a skilled, stable direct-care workforce, which he concludes is essential to supporting elders and people with disabilities to live meaningful lives in the community....

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