Submitted
Kansas Health Care Association and Kansas Center for Assisted Living are pleased to announce that Representative Troy Waymaster has been awarded the prestigious Legislative Champion Award for his outstanding commitment to advancing senior causes in Kansas. The award was presented during the 74th KHCA/KCAL Annual Convention and Trade Show September 27, 2024 in Mulvane KS.
The Legislative Champion Award is given annually to legislators who demonstrate exceptional leadership and dedication to the value and mission of the Kansas Health Care Association and Kansas Center for Assisted Living particularly, in advocating for fair and equitable funding for long term care as well as home and community-based services. He is a strong advocate for residents living in senior care across Kansas.
“We are honored to recognize Representative Waymaster for his relentless effort in championing the causes of KHCA/KCAL members,” said Linda MowBray KHCA/KCAL President and CEO. “His leadership has been instrumental in helping to provide stable, secure funding for our long-term care residents and providers. The outcome has been impactful and stabilizing for the nearly 300 nursing homes and over 450 Assisted Living Communities across the state.
Representative Waymaster has been a strong advocate for long-term care and works closely with key stakeholders to ensure that fair and equitable funding is secured for senior care providers. He makes sure that the issues of the nursing homes and assisted livings rise to the top and are not forgotten despite the enormous number of issues presented to him.
His efforts have led to stabilization across the long-term care continuum and are benefiting all Kansans. In accepting this award Representative Waymaster expressed gratitude for the care provided to seniors. He spoke of his own personal experiences and reaffirmed his commitment to continuing the work on senior care issues. “It’s an honor to receive this award from KHCA/KCAL,” said Waymaster. “I remain committed to ensure that all Kansans have access to quality, affordable care.”
Kansas Health Care Association and Kansas Center for Assisted Living represent for-profit and not-for-profit nursing homes, assisted living, residential health care, home plus, and nursing facilities for mental health communities across the state. KHCA/KCAL is the oldest nursing home trade association in Kansas and have over 265 member communities. KHCA/KCAL members care for nearly 20,000 elders across the state 24 hours a day with an employee team of over 20,000 workers.