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Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens and People with Disabilities through Workforce Advancement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-6149| House 
| Updated: 12/8/2021
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
David B. McKinley (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens and People with Disabilities through Workforce Advancement Act of 2021 This bill establishes demonstration projects to improve care and service delivery through the use of direct care workers (e.g., nursing assistants and home health aides) for older adults and individuals with disabilities who have chronic illness or are at risk of institutional placement. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award grants to partnerships of health care providers, long-term care facilities, and other organizations to carry out the projects. Specifically, HRSA must award grants for incorporating direct care workers into interdisciplinary care coordination teams to support transitions in care and prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions. HRSA must also award grants for (1) using the abilities of direct care workers to manage and improve the health of individuals with multiple chronic conditions and long-term care needs; or (2) training direct care workers to take on greater responsibilities in managing specific diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and diabetes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-9057
Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens and People with Disabilities through Workforce Advancement Act of 2020
Dec 7, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 7, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-9057
    Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens and People with Disabilities through Workforce Advancement Act of 2020


  • December 7, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 7, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens and People with Disabilities through Workforce Advancement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-6149| House 
| Updated: 12/8/2021
Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens and People with Disabilities through Workforce Advancement Act of 2021 This bill establishes demonstration projects to improve care and service delivery through the use of direct care workers (e.g., nursing assistants and home health aides) for older adults and individuals with disabilities who have chronic illness or are at risk of institutional placement. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award grants to partnerships of health care providers, long-term care facilities, and other organizations to carry out the projects. Specifically, HRSA must award grants for incorporating direct care workers into interdisciplinary care coordination teams to support transitions in care and prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions. HRSA must also award grants for (1) using the abilities of direct care workers to manage and improve the health of individuals with multiple chronic conditions and long-term care needs; or (2) training direct care workers to take on greater responsibilities in managing specific diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and diabetes.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-9057
Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens and People with Disabilities through Workforce Advancement Act of 2020
Dec 7, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 7, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-9057
    Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens and People with Disabilities through Workforce Advancement Act of 2020


  • December 7, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 7, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
David B. McKinley (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted