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 - New York
March 2, 2023
PHI Calls on NY to Increase Investment in Direct Care Workers
New York State's FY24 budget has some strengths—but it also has room to improve, as PHI's Amy Robins describes.
Featured - Maine February 7, 2023
Making the Math Work: Supporting Direct Care Workers in Maine
PHI's Jake McDonald spoke with Jess Maurer from the Maine Council on Aging about our advocacy partnership on the direct care workforce.
Featured - Alabama January 11, 2023
New Index Ranks States on Direct Care Workforce Policy Supports
PHI's new online tool aims to help state leaders understand how they support direct care workers, where they can improve, and how they compare to…
Featured - Michigan November 29, 2022
How Michigan Permanently Increased Wages for Direct Care Workers
PHI and the IMPART Alliance in Michigan worked together to ensure that the state's direct care worker wages increased permanently.
PHI In The News - New Hampshire March 22, 2023
Are Medicaid Rates Making It Harder to Age at Home?
Opinion - Minnesota March 7, 2023
Centering DEI in Direct Care Workforce Development
PHI In The News - Arizona October 31, 2022
Why the Growing Cost of Aging Should Be Political Issues
PHI In The News - California October 14, 2022
$16.2 Million Grant to Strengthen State’s Caregiving Workforce
News - New York October 5, 2022
PHI’s New Hybrid Home Care Training Responds to the Moment
PHI In The News - New Jersey June 6, 2022
Building a Direct Care Workforce for an Aging Population
PHI In The News - Iowa April 25, 2022
Home Health Aides Are Hard to Find — And It Could Get Worse
PHI In The News - Wisconsin April 15, 2022
As Demand Rises, Wages for Wisconsin Home Care Workers Stagnate
PHI In The News - Maine April 12, 2022
What Innovative States Are Doing to Recruit, Retain Workers
News - Louisiana April 4, 2022
PHI at ‘On Aging’ 2022 Conference in New Orleans
Opinion - New Jersey March 29, 2022
PHI Partners with New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well
Press Release - New York March 14, 2022
PHI Commends New York State’s Fair Pay for Home Care Act
Press Release - New Jersey March 1, 2022
PHI Launches Joint Advocacy Initiative in New Jersey
Opinion - Minnesota February 28, 2022
Can Peer Mentors Address the Direct Care Workforce Shortage?
News - Michigan January 30, 2022