Health care workforce

“Federal investment in home and community-based services (HCBS). Increase the federal Medicaid matching rate for home health and personal care services, incentivizing states to expand eligibility, reduce waiting lists, and improve caregiver wages — addressing both access and the workforce shortage that limits capacity.”

“Peggy supports solutions like payment and coverage parity so that your insurance company covers mental healthcare like they cover your trip to the doctor. She also supports expanding the mental healthcare workforce, improving access in settings like schools, so people get care when and where they need it.”

“With our current workforce shortage in the health care industry, we need to take an aggressive and creative approach to fill these gaps”

“In 2021, President Jackson focused his efforts on addressing long-term care workforce issues, property tax relief and the high cost of prescription medication.”

“Today, Maine Senate Democrats voted in favor of a historic investment in Maine businesses and working families who experienced profound hardship and extraordinary tragedy throughout this pandemic. It will lift up the farmers and fishermen who have suffered greatly after the demand for local foods disappeared overnight when restaurants had to close their dining rooms, while also boosting small businesses all across the state. It will help Maine seniors and individuals with disabilities afford to stay in their homes while supporting family caregivers and working to build a robust direct care workforce. And, it will make long-overdue investments in our career technical education and workforce training programs, while also working to close gaps in our health care workforce and system”

“Throughout his time in the Legislature, President Jackson has emerged as a health care champion, sponsoring measures to lower the cost of prescription drugs, make health care more affordable, improve the quality of health insurance plans, attract and retain qualified health care professionals to Maine, and more. In addition, President Jackson spearheaded legislation establishing the Office of Affordable Health Care and the Prescription Drug Affordability Board.”

“On Tuesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced legislation to address the growing shortage of health care professionals in Maine. LD 1797, “An Act to Expand Maine’s Health Care Workforce by Expanding Educational Opportunities and Providing Tax Credits,” was the subject of a public hearing before the Legislature’s Innovation, Development and Economic Advancement and Business Committee.”

“To ensure that Maine people can continue to get the care they deserve, we must take bold action to support health care workers already providing critical care and do more to attract and retain individuals to work in this field in Maine”

“We should continue to take steps to cover everyone and to make sure that people get the right care at the right time, including primary care. We should be making investments in our health care workforce. We should be continuing to take steps to deploy telemedicine more effectively in a way that creates efficiencies within the health care space. We’ve got to support our community health centers, and make sure that they can modernize their infrastructure and reach more patients.”

“In Congress Chris is committed to protecting and strengthening the Affordable Care Act, expanding rural health care access, and strengthening our nursing and health care workforce.”

“Combatted the health care worker shortage by offering tuition and fee exemptions for emergency medical students.”

“Make Roe v. Wade the law of the land again and address the OB-GYN crisis in Iowa.”

“Increase incentives to recruit and retain healthcare workers in rural areas”

“Bring more doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals to underserved communities.”

“The Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee unanimously approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support rural hospitals by facilitating the hiring of emergency medical technicians on Tuesday.”

“The second law expands an existing tax credit program designed to bring more health care professionals into rural and medically underserved parts of the state, including Aroostook County.”

“The Maine Senate unanimously enacted legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support rural hospitals by facilitating the hiring of emergency technicians on Tuesday.”

“Chris fought to secure federal funding to expand Nashua Community College’s workforce development program and provide support for nursing students who commit to careers in rural and underserved communities.”

“Save rural hospitals: Prioritize recruiting and retaining rural health care workers, improve Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement rates to more swiftly deliver payments to hospitals, and make sure rural hospitals have the funding they need to continue to serve as vital employers and health care providers.”

“On Tuesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced legislation to address the growing shortage of health care professionals in Maine. LD 1797, “An Act to Expand Maine’s Health Care Workforce by Expanding Educational Opportunities and Providing Tax Credits,” was the subject of a public hearing before the Legislature’s Innovation, Development and Economic Advancement and Business Committee.”

“Chris fought to secure federal funding to expand Nashua Community College’s workforce development program and provide support for nursing students who commit to careers in rural and underserved communities.”

“Combatted the health care worker shortage by offering tuition and fee exemptions for emergency medical students.”

“Federal investment in home and community-based services (HCBS). Increase the federal Medicaid matching rate for home health and personal care services, incentivizing states to expand eligibility, reduce waiting lists, and improve caregiver wages — addressing both access and the workforce shortage that limits capacity.”