Casey Hailed By Nurses

US Sen. Bob Casey accepted an award from the Visiting Nurses Association of America. 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 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, Sen. 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.

In October of last year, Casey introduced bipartisan legislation to preserve home healthcare by preventing cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates.