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.
Press Release - Michigan
September 29, 2020
PHI Launches State Advocacy Initiative on Direct Care Workforce
This multi-year initiative aims to achieve policy wins for direct care workers in Michigan, New Mexico, and North Carolina.
Featured - California March 9, 2021
PHI Releases New Report on California’s Direct Care Workforce
‘Quality Jobs Are Essential’ proposes where California's new Master Plan for Aging can improve jobs for direct care workers.
Featured - New York January 7, 2021
In New York, Home Care Workers Are Key to Value-Based Payment
PHI’s Allison Cook summarizes three main considerations for New York and other states interested in value-based payment.
Featured - Michigan February 16, 2021
Keys to Building Stronger, More Equitable LTC Workforce: Report
A new study from Altarum and PHI examines the long-term care workforce in Michigan and outlines what should change.
PHI In The News - Arizona April 19, 2021
Long-Term Care Staffing Levels Still Low
PHI In The News - Michigan March 22, 2021
Michigan Caregivers Got a $2 Hourly Boost in COVID
Opinion - New York March 8, 2021
New York’s Budget Should Support Direct Care Workers
PHI In The News - New York March 3, 2021
NY Rep, State Lawmakers Launch a Campaign to Raise Wages
PHI In The News - North Carolina February 17, 2021
COVID-19 Shortchanges NC’s Frontline Workers
PHI In The News - New York January 11, 2021
3 Considerations for Value-Based Payment Approaches in Home Care
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
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
