In a letter issued to Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH), 11 members of Florida's Congressional delegation expressed support for a reform plan developed by the home healthcare community that will improve the Medicare home healthcare benefit and generate significant healthcare savings by strengthening program integrity.  Lawmakers who signed the letter include Representatives Rich Nugent, C.W. Bill Young, Tom Rooney, Ander Crenshaw, Dennis Ross, Allen West, Bill Posey, Sandy Adams, David Rivera, Connie Mack and Gus Bilirakis.

"As lawmakers diligently work towards developing long-lasting solutions to tough problems, we ask that our leaders take a good look at the program improvements the home healthcare community has put forth that will not only improve care, but also create much sought-after savings," said Billy Tauzin, senior advisor to the Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare.  "We applaud these lawmakers from Florida for recognizing the value in this plan and thank them for their ongoing support."

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