Statement by NCHC President and CEO John Rother on Introduction of the Independence at Home Act of 2016 by Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Senator Rob Portman (R-OH)
“This bipartisan legislation opens the door to home-based primary care for nearly two million of Medicare’s frailest beneficiaries—an approach that is proven to save money for taxpayers even as it improves care quality. The Independence at Home Act ought to be near the top of Congress’ to-do list.”
Read full press release here: https://www.nchc.org/new-bipartisan-medicare-bill-opens-door-to-higher-quality-lower-cost/