Client: Bayada Nurses, Inc.

Issue:
Proposed State budget cuts

Objective:
Work with the administration of Governor Chris Christie and representatives of the Department of Human Services to eliminate or offset a proposed $13 million cut in the State’s home healthcare reimbursements to providers.

Strategy:
In conjunction with Bayada staff, we were able to create a simple, fact-filled “white paper” that detailed the very real potential for the proposed cuts in home health care reimbursements to actually cost the State far more in the long run by forcing patients into more expensive long-term care.  We established meetings with key members of the Governor’s staff, and Legislators who were responsible for human services and budgetary decisions and disseminated the “white paper” while providing