19 January 2012
In the last six years, thousands of Minnesotans with criminal records were granted state waivers allowing them to pursue jobs as long-term caregivers, according to a recent article in the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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12 January 2012
The fact sheet explains that paying home care workers fair wages will not make care unaffordable for consumers and, in fact, could actually lower costs for some employers.
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12 January 2012
A five-member working group met in Connecticut on Jan. 10 to determine whether personal care attendants employed through the state's Medicaid waiver program should be given the opportunity to join a union.
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12 January 2012
In an article published in the January-February 2012 issue of AgingToday, a publication of the American Society on Aging, PHI proposes developing an "advanced aide" position that could play a critical role on care teams to improve outcomes and cost efficiencies.
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05 January 2012
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] download podcast (mp3) Recorded: Thursday, January 5, 2012 Duration: 16:08 File Size: 22.1 MB SUMMARY: Dr. Dorie Seavey, director of policy research at PHI, is interviewed by Margaret Prescod for the “Sojourner Truth” radio show. The topic is the Department of Labor’s proposed rule to end the companionship [...]
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05 January 2012
On December 27, just days after President Obama announced the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) proposed regulation to revise the "companionship exemption," the 60-day public comment period was launched.
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