Letter to Governor Patrick and other state officials regarding stimulus funding for home health.
…it is troubling that once again, home health care agencies have been left off the list of essential providers to receive funds for rate relief. As you know, despite its cost-efficiency, the home health industry absorbed one of the most damaging MassHealth “9C” rate cuts last year in addition to an existing rate freeze. Additionally, home health care has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as one of the fastest growing employment sectors. In light of these factors, it would appear that this money would more efficiently serve taxpayers and the health care system by including funds for the restoration of home health funding.
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