Immigration reform could exacerbate direct care workforce shortages at a time when the demand for workers is increasing.

Virginia's governor would make compliance with a nursing home staffing rule more challenging by eliminating millions for direct care staff.

A bill would require direct care workers to pass a competency exam rather than have a diploma or GED. Advocates argue a more ...

The U.S. is on the brink of a healthcare crisis as the aging population increases and immigration policy changes threaten the ...

The deportation of immigrant workers and restrictions on immigration could negatively affect health care in the United States ...

In an effort to address the shortage of direct care workers, Pennsylvania state Sen. Dave Argall has introduced a bill that ...

Immigrant caregivers will be hard to replace, especially if Trump’s aggressive policies continue to deport a vital part of LTC's workers.

and other Direct Care Workers (DCWs) in nursing homes, group homes, hospices, and the homes of those served. A state legislator asked me, “Is the state doing enough to address direct care ...

Proponents herald the practice as a free-market approach to providing medical care, while critics say it could widen health care disparities by requiring patients to pay membership fees.