“I am humbled to receive this very special award,” said Ross.  “Such an acknowledgement like this means a great deal to me, not only as your Representative in the United States Congress, but also as a fellow citizen.  Whether or not we are a beneficiary ourselves, or have a loved one who is, Medicare and Medicaid issues are critical to all of us, especially those that relate to long term care.”

Ross is a member of the United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which has jurisdiction over many healthcare matters such as Medicaid.  The Energy and Commerce Committee has held several Medicaid specific hearings relating to long term care issues.