Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Executive Director Jake Krilovich was recently featured in a televised and online news report from WWLP, joining state legislators, providers, and labor advocates in support of legislation to establish a licensure process for non-medical home care agencies in Massachusetts.

In his testimony before the Joint Committee on Aging and Independence, Krilovich highlighted the current lack of regulatory oversight, stating, “In many respects, it’s often easier to open a home care agency than it is a pizza shop in Massachusetts.” He noted that the absence of a licensing system leaves consumers vulnerable and allows some agencies to operate without adequate standards, such as background checks, liability insurance, or training requirements.

Krilovich emphasized that the Alliance has long supported improved accountability in the home care sector, having established its own accreditation program in 2010 to fill the gap left by state inaction. “It’s not often you have an industry asking to be regulated,” he told lawmakers, reinforcing the Alliance’s leadership in promoting safe, high-quality care at home.

The proposed legislation (H.789/S.470) would create a licensure process under the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, addressing longstanding gaps in consumer protections and agency accountability.

This media coverage underscores the Alliance’s ongoing commitment to advocacy, transparency, and elevating standards across the industry.

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