How Immigration, Affordability, and 80/20 Are Reshaping Home Care’s Future (Eric Reinarman)

#32 Eric Reinarman, VP of Government Relations at HCAOA, covers the most pressing policies being talked about on Capitol Hill. From immigration reform and workforce shortages to affordability of care and the controversial 80/20 Medicaid rule, he breaks down what’s happening in Washington and how it could reshape the industry. We also talk about the power of advocacy, why storytelling moves policy forward, and how every provider—big or small—can make their voice heard. Plus, he covers a major win with the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act and shares practical ways to stay informed and involved at the state and federal level.Eric Reinarman on [email protected] Issues and PoliciesHCAOA State ChaptersState & Federal Legislative and Regulatory TrackerChapters:00:00 Introduction to Home Care Advocacy03:04 The Immigration Challenge in Home Care06:10 Advocacy and Legislative Efforts08:58 The Importance of Storytelling in Immigration11:58 The Affordability of Home Care17:03 Innovative Solutions for Affordability23:43 Current Legislative Landscape on Non-Competes29:41 Understanding Non-Compete Agreements in Home Care34:11 The Controversy of the 80-20 Rule39:39 Preparing for Potential Changes in Medicaid Regulations50:53 The Impact of the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act01:00:07 The Value of Advocacy and Association Membership Episode brought to you by Helper Heroes (https://helperheroes.com)A Virtual Assistants company giving home care owners the freedom to focus on growth while the essential, but time-consuming operational work, gets done reliably in the background.