Invisible Care Gap: Caregivers without Health Coverage

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Article Publication Date: 
5/26/2008
Summary: 
This resource presents ten key facts showing the economic and health insecurity of the direct care workforce. It can be used to advocate for improved public policies and increase public awareness of the needs and importance of caregivers. The figures presented also illustrate the linkage between quality of care available to the growing population of older Americans, recruitment and retention of workers, and wage and benefits levels.
Article Author: 
Regan MPH, Carol
Topics: 
Quality
Sources: 
PHI
Programs/Initiatives: 
N/A
workplace injuries; employer-sponsored coverage;

Contact

Carol Regan
National Project Director
PHI
CRegan@PHInational.org
Phone: 
301-587-1225

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51621