State Developments
In every region of the country, across a variety of public policy areas, states are leading the way in strengthening the direct care workforce and improving access to long-term care.
Opinion - Minnesota
March 26, 2020
How Can States Support Direct Care Workers during This Pandemic?
States must respond to the needs of direct care workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Here are seven important policy actions.
Featured - Minnesota January 27, 2020
The Challenges Home Care Workers Face
As the elder population grows, the need for home health aides does, too.
Featured - Arizona January 26, 2020
State's Medicaid Program, Insurers Working to Address Shortage of Care Givers
Arizona’s Medicaid program is working with three insurers to create a stronger long-term-care workforce.
Featured - New York January 6, 2020
Empowering Home Care Workers through Participatory Management
At Cooperative Home Care Associates in the Bronx, "participatory management" is core to its democratic principles.
PHI In The News - New York January 11, 2021
3 Considerations for Value-Based Payment Approaches in Home Care
Opinion - New York January 7, 2021
In New York, Home Care Workers Are Key to Value-Based Payment
Opinion - California December 14, 2020
Direct Care Workers on the Frontline of COVID-19
PHI In The News - Arizona October 14, 2020
Study: Wages of Direct Care Workforce Lagging in Arizona
PHI In The News - Michigan September 29, 2020
PHI Launches Multi-State Caregiver Advocacy Initiative
Press Release - Michigan September 29, 2020
PHI Launches State Advocacy Initiative on Direct Care Workforce
PHI In The News - Michigan September 29, 2020
PHI Initiative Aims to Improve Jobs among Direct Care Workforce
Opinion - Florida July 28, 2020
In the Words of Direct Care Workers: Michelle Godwin
Opinion - New York July 6, 2020
The Workforce Training System Is Vital for COVID Recovery
Opinion - North Carolina June 18, 2020
In the Words of Direct Care Workers: Crystal Proffitt
Opinion - New York June 15, 2020
In the Words of Direct Care Workers: Farah Germain
Opinion - Florida June 1, 2020
In the Words of Direct Care Workers: Venecia Bradley
Opinion - Wisconsin May 26, 2020
In the Words of Direct Care Workers: Camran Hayes
PHI In The News - Texas April 24, 2020
Nursing Assistant Kept Showing up for Work—until He Got Sick
PHI In The News - North Carolina April 20, 2020