The employment outlook for hospice aides
02/26/24 at 03:25 AM
The employment outlook for hospice aides
Hospice News, by Holly Vossel; 2/23/24
Rising wages, reimbursement pressures and immigration policies are fueling high turnover rates for hospice and personal care aides. Similar trends are proliferating among hospitals and health systems that provide these services. Current reimbursement structures for aide services represent the most significant challenge in maintaining a sufficient workforce, according to Kenneth Albert, president and CEO of Maine-based Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice.