Lissette Rivera

Public-private partnerships are considered "creative alliances" formed between a government entity and a private corporation often to address a large-scale issue. Other organizations have joined such partnerships—including non-governmental institutions, such as health care providers and educational institutions; nonprofit associations, such as community-based organizations; and intermediary groups, such as business improvement districts....

As health care and human services providers, we are a network of compassionate professionals who share a vision: individuals of all abilities may thrive in their homes and communities. It is important to advocate on behalf of the people we serve to create opportunities and experiences that will enable them a voice about what happens in their life. Only then can we be assured their rights are being considered and their concerns are being...

On Monday, August 3, 2020, U.S. Senate Republicans unveiled the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, and Schools, or HEALS Act, three months after House Democrats introduced the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions or HEROES Act (May 1, 2020). Understanding the key differences between the two proposals will give healthcare providers insight into why it's taking Washington leaders a long time to form a...