Susan Bayerl of Cheektowaga has become the newest Chairperson for the New York State Association of Health Care Providers (HCP). The New York State Association of Health Care Providers, Inc. (HCP) is a trade association representing approximately 400 offices of Licensed Home Care Service Agencies, Certified Home Health Agencies, Long Term Home Health Care Programs, Hospices and health related organizations (HROs) across New York State.

She has been a part of the HCP board for the last thirteen years and, has served two terms as the WNY chapter president, and the Board Treasurer as well as two terms as the Executive Vice Chair. Per Mrs. Bayerl, “The Home Health Care Industry continues to face challenges in an ever changing healthcare environment while ensuring that at risk individuals receive the healthcare support necessary to keep them at home and healthy. HCP is an invaluable resource providing the support and information necessary to ensure providers succeed in this endeavor.”

Susan was recently promoted to Associate Vice President at People Inc. She is responsible for operation of People Inc.’s Home Health Care Department. This includes Certified Home Health Care, Licensed Home Health Care, Early Intervention, as well as People Inc.’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program.

Susan believes in the importance of keeping individuals in their home surrounded by family and friends to promote healing and well being. People Inc.’s willingness to explore innovative new programs and ideas along with their commitment to quality services is why Susan has remained a part of the People Inc. family for the past twenty five years.

People Inc. continues to be a leading employer in health and human relations with over 2,000 employees. People Inc. is a not-for-profit health and human services agency providing programs and services to more than 10,000 people with special needs, their families, and seniors throughout Western New York. Since 1971, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity.