The Connecticut Senate has given final legislative approval to a compromise bill that would allow more hospice organizations to offer inpatient services to people with advanced, irreversible illnesses.
The industry has strong growth recently due to the demographics of an aging population and an economy that is forcing many seniors to stay in their own home or live with a family member.
CAHCH Chairman Named Grassroots Advocate of the Year by VNAA
Richard J. Corcoran serves as Chief Financial Officer for VNA Community Healthcare, Inc. in Guilford and Hamden, Connecticut. Rich is a passionate and caring grassroots advocate who understands public policy and the value and opportunities that personal connection and legislative advocacy brings.
See the video montage of Rich in action on YouTube...
Home Healthcare Creates Jobs as Need for Home Based Care Increase
As Americans are living longer lives, their need for healthcare services is increasing. Currently, there are nearly 78 million Baby Boomers in America, a population that experts anticipate will experience increased need for health services due to age and chronic disease.
Learn more about the growing home care industry on MarketWatch.com...
Home Care Workers Win Union Rights
In March, the child care and health care providers each voted overwhelmingly to join SEIU, forming Homecare Workers United. The State Senate voted in favor of granting home health care and child care workers in state funded programs the right to collective bargaining..
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