Award given by Visiting Nurse Associations of America
WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) today accepted an award from the Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA). Senator Casey was recognized as “Legislator of the Year 2007” by VNAA for his work on behalf of home healthcare workers.
“I am honored to receive this award from VNAA and even more honored to work every day on behalf of good people like the members of VNAA who have dedicated their lives to helping some of our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians and people nationwide,” said Senator Casey. “We still have a lot of work to accomplish on behalf of home healthcare workers who help over 4 million Americans receive quality healthcare in the comfort of their own homes.”
“In 2007, Senator Casey clearly emerged as a new leader for home health providers and Medicare beneficiaries receiving home health services through his role as lead cosponsor of the Home Health Care Access Protection Act of 2007,” said Andy Carter, VNAA CEO and President. “The Pennsylvania Visiting Nurse Agencies were clearly heartened by his immediate eagerness and willingness to champion this important legislation with Senator Collins. Accordingly, we cannot think of a more deserving recipient of this honor.”
In October of last year, Senator Casey introduced bipartisan legislation to preserve home healthcare by preventing cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates.
The VNAA is the national association of nonprofit Visiting Nurse Agencies (VNAs) who care for and treat approximately 4 million patients annually. The organization works to support, promote and advance the nation’s network of VNAs who provide cost-effective and compassionate home healthcare to some of the nation’s most vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
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“I am honored to receive this award from VNAA and even more honored to work every day on behalf of good people like the members of VNAA who have dedicated their lives to helping some of our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians and people nationwide,” said Senator Casey. “We still have a lot of work to accomplish on behalf of home healthcare workers who help over 4 million Americans receive quality healthcare in the comfort of their own homes.”
“In 2007, Senator Casey clearly emerged as a new leader for home health providers and Medicare beneficiaries receiving home health services through his role as lead cosponsor of the Home Health Care Access Protection Act of 2007,” said Andy Carter, VNAA CEO and President. “The Pennsylvania Visiting Nurse Agencies were clearly heartened by his immediate eagerness and willingness to champion this important legislation with Senator Collins. Accordingly, we cannot think of a more deserving recipient of this honor.”
In October of last year, Senator Casey introduced bipartisan legislation to preserve home healthcare by preventing cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates.
The VNAA is the national association of nonprofit Visiting Nurse Agencies (VNAs) who care for and treat approximately 4 million patients annually. The organization works to support, promote and advance the nation’s network of VNAs who provide cost-effective and compassionate home healthcare to some of the nation’s most vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
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