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To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to develop and test an expanded and advanced role for direct care workers who provide long-term services and supports to older individuals in efforts to coordinate care and improve the efficiency of service delivery.

USA115th CongressHR-3461| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2017
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to direct the Administration on Aging to award grants for eligible consortia of health care providers and facilities to carry out six separate demonstration projects that focus on care coordination and service delivery for older individuals who have chronic illness or are at risk of institutional placement. Specifically, demonstration projects shall focus on: (1) using the abilities of direct-care workers to promote smooth transitions in care and help prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions, (2) maintaining and improving the health status of those with multiple chronic conditions and long-term needs, and (3) training direct-care workers to take on deeper clinical responsibilities .
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • July 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Social Welfare

AgingHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHome and outpatient careLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaid

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to develop and test an expanded and advanced role for direct care workers who provide long-term services and supports to older individuals in efforts to coordinate care and improve the efficiency of service delivery.

USA115th CongressHR-3461| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2017
Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to direct the Administration on Aging to award grants for eligible consortia of health care providers and facilities to carry out six separate demonstration projects that focus on care coordination and service delivery for older individuals who have chronic illness or are at risk of institutional placement. Specifically, demonstration projects shall focus on: (1) using the abilities of direct-care workers to promote smooth transitions in care and help prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions, (2) maintaining and improving the health status of those with multiple chronic conditions and long-term needs, and (3) training direct-care workers to take on deeper clinical responsibilities .
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • July 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Education and Workforce Committee

Social Welfare

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHome and outpatient careLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaid