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 -
February 27, 2018
How Are States Investing in the Direct Care Workforce?
More and more states are passing laws that strengthen the direct care workforce. A recent report from the Working Poor Families Project and PHI describes the landscape.
Featured - New York February 12, 2018
The 24-Hour Home Care Shift: Why This Debate Matters
Should home care workers be paid for round-the-clock care? And can home care providers afford it?
Featured - New York January 30, 2018
New York Needs a Home Care Jobs Innovation Fund
Research shows that more than half of direct care workers leave their jobs every year. New York must take action.
Featured - Massachusetts February 15, 2018
Massachusetts Establishes Home Care Worker Registry
A new training registry in Massachusetts aims to improve training for personal care aides. But does it create privacy concerns?
Opinion - Minnesota June 14, 2018
Will Social Media Rescue Recruitment in Long-Term Care?
PHI In The News - Iowa May 29, 2018
Iowa’s Medicaid Managed Care Disaster Influenced Events in New Hampshire
Opinion - District of Columbia May 23, 2018
How Do We Support Home Care Workers Who Want Full-Time Work?
Opinion - New York March 8, 2018
What Has New York City Learned From Its Division of Paid Care?
PHI In The News - New York February 12, 2018
Many Health Workers Worried about Immigration Status
PHI In The News - Nevada January 12, 2018
The Jobs the Tax Cut and Jobs Act Forgot
PHI In The News - Iowa January 8, 2018
The Supply of Direct Caregivers Is Worsening
Opinion - New Mexico December 14, 2017
Cultural Competence & Training Immigrants in Home Care
PHI In The News - Illinois December 10, 2017
'Crisis Mode': As Boomers Age, A Shortage of Caregivers
PHI In The News - Pennsylvania December 2, 2017
Falling Off the Cliff
Opinion - New York November 20, 2017
This Budget Season, NY Should Tackle the Shortage in Home Care
Opinion - Iowa October 26, 2017
Iowa Fights for Training Standards in Direct Care
Opinion - Washington October 16, 2017
Is Washington Leading on State-Level Training Standards?
Opinion - Michigan October 13, 2017
Michigan Increases Wages for Direct Support Workers
Opinion - Wisconsin October 5, 2017
