On April 18, 2023, President Biden signed the Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers, which included more than 50 executive directives aimed at almost every cabinet-level agency. In response, PHI has produced a five-part fact sheet series examining the executive order relevant to the direct care workforce. Specifically, this fourth fact sheet offers ideas for federal regulatory policies and inter-agency collaboration that would enhance equity for direct care workers.
Key Takeaways
On April 18, 2023, President Biden signed the Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers, which included more than 50 executive directives.
Despite their essential value, direct care jobs are often poor in quality, as evidenced by poverty-level compensation, inadequate training, limited advancement opportunities, and a general lack of respect and recognition.
PHI's fourth fact sheet offers ideas for federal regulatory policies and inter-agency collaboration that would enhance equity for direct care workers.
