healthcare advocacy

Congress has introduced the Better Care Better Jobs Act (H.R. 4131 / S.2210) to operationalize and expand President Biden's proposal for a $400 billion investment in the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) program. This is a clear sign that both Congress and the Biden administration are seriously exploring ways to remedy the direct support professional (DSP) workforce crisis.

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...