Thursday, April 2, 2009

Senators Boxer, Collins Reintroduce Legislation To Provide Quality Care For Older Americans

U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) yesterday reintroduced the Caring for an Aging America Act, legislation to ensure the healthcare workforce is prepared to meet the needs of our growing population of older Americans.
Senator Boxer said, "Our nation is facing an immediate and growing crisis in providing care for our aging population. Ensuring we have a well-trained health care workforce with the skills to care for our aging population is a critical investment in America's future. I am proud to sponsor legislation that will provide incentives to help qualified practitioners join the geriatrics and gerontology fields."……

Senators Boxer, Collins Reintroduce Legislation To Provide Quality Care For Older Americans

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