Quality Care/Quality Jobs
News about the direct-care workforce |
 AoA Solicits Opinions on Older Americans Act
The Administration on Aging (AoA) will convene three "listening forums" on the impending reauthorization of the Older Americans Act. Read more and comment |
 NY Reaches Settlement in Fraudulent Credentialing Case
The state's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit reached a $24 million settlement with three home
health care agencies that allegedly billed Medicaid for services
provided by uncredentialed home health aides. Read more and comment |
 IHSS Consumers and Aides Hit Hard by CA Budget Cuts
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed severe budget cuts to California's In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program. Read more and comment |
 New Mexico Direct Caregivers Coalition Seeks Executive Director
At a time when many nonprofit organizations are struggling to survive, the New Mexico Direct Caregivers Coalition is establishing itself as a strong advocate. Read more and comment |
Deane Beebe, Director of Public Education and Media Relations
dbeebe@phinational.org718.928.2033 PHI works to improve the
lives of people who need home and residential care-and the lives of the workers
who provide that care. Our goal is to ensure caring, stable relationships
between consumers and workers, so that both may live with dignity, respect, and
independence. |
