I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of health care, Medicaid and Medicare with specific knowledge in the areas of assisted living, dementia care, nursing homes and subacute care. I have published on such topics as long-term costs and budgeting, eligibility for long-term care programs, Medicaid home and community-based care programs and data system in nursing home, and nursing home reimbursement. I have testified 7 times on topics such as the need for new or expanded assisted living and nursing homes, dementia care and subacute beds, and cuts in state programs and their impact on persons.