Statement of HCA President Al Cardillo on Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address

Home Care Association of New York State President and CEO Al Cardillo issued the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address.

“HCA commends Governor Hochul for her focus on strengthening the State’s healthcare system, bolstering the healthcare workforce, and improving the health of New Yorkers. We look forward to working closely with the Governor on these proposals and, in particular, on initiatives to assist home health agencies and the hundreds of thousands of vulnerable individuals depending on them every day. It is imperative that the State Legislative Session and budget prioritize the public’s needs for home care services, the critical shortage of home care nurses and aides, and the funding of severely under-reimbursed agencies struggling to provide needed services. Additionally, the Governor’s broader, systemwide proposals must be carefully assessed as details emerge, and be shaped or reshaped to best meet their goals while avoiding adverse impact on patients, providers, and health plans.”

HCA is a statewide health organization comprised of nearly 300 member providers and organizations delivering home and community-based care to several hundred thousand New Yorkers annually.