Shapiro Honored to Serve on Governor-Elect Wolf’s Transition Team

HARRISBURG — Stuart H. Shapiro, M.D., CEO of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association and the Center for Assisted Living Management (PHCA/CALM), today issued the following statement on his appointment to Governor-elect Tom Wolf’s transition review team:

“I am honored to be named to Governor-elect Tom Wolf’s transition review team to assist in the evaluation of health issues in Pennsylvania.”

“During his campaign, Governor-elect Wolf made clear that health care for all Pennsylvanians was a priority, including protecting an aging and disabled population that’s struggling. I could not agree more.”

“In Pennsylvania’s the demand for long-term care services is growing. We need to do all we can to ensure our sickest, frailest residents get the services they need to live a healthy, safe, high-quality life in the most appropriate care setting.”

“As the newly elected governor begins his shift to the state’s top executive office, I look forward to serving on his transition team and working with him and my fellow team members to ensure a successful transition.”

“I look forward to serving Governor-elect Wolf in this capacity, and working with the other members of the transition to provide his Administration with a solid foundation to serve Pennsylvania’s older adults and those living with disabilities.”