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The 2009 edition of the Almanac of Chronic Disease (pdf), subtitled “The Impact of Chronic Disease on U.S. Health and Prosperity,” has been released by The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD).

The report combines peer-reviewed data with commentary from national health care leaders and policy experts to provide a comprehensive collection of current information as well as guidance for making improvements through changes in individual, community, and national action. Read the full story

Kathleen Sebelius being sworn in by President Obama on April 28

Kathleen Sebelius was confirmed to head the Department of Health and Human Services late Tuesday by a Senate vote of 65 to 31, and sworn in later that night in a White House ceremony. The vote had been delayed by Republicans concerned about her position on abortion. Read the full story

Carol Rodat

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Recorded: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Duration: 05:47
File Size: 2.65 MB

In this podcast, PHI NY policy director Carol Rodat discusses the importance of providing health coverage for New York’s home care workers. Rodat’s podcast has been released in conjunction with two reports (press release):

• Is New York Prepared to Care? A Comprehensive Coverage Solution for Home Care Workers (pdf)
• Health Insurance Coverage of New York’s Home Care Aides: Findings from a 2008 Survey of Home Care Employers Outside New York City (pdf)

This podcast was produced through the Fairness Initiative on Low-Wage Work.

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

New York’s Caregivers Lack Coverage: PHI Urges State Action

Despite their importance to health care services, one in three personal and home care aides lacks insurance and those that do have coverage are in danger of losing eligibility every time they lose hours. Two new reports published by PHI and funded by the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) call on policymakers to address the health care needs of this rapidly growing workforce. Read the full story