While there are thousands of home care agencies operating across the U.S., very few are currently considered true “home care co-ops,” or organizations that are owned and directed by the workers themselves. Some believe that may change moving forward, with the workforce-driven co-op model potentially gaining more popularity amid ongoing labor challenges. “As a member, […]
Cooperative Home Care Associates (CHCA)
Visiting Nurse Health System Names New Board Chair Visiting Nurse Health System, Georgia’s largest nonprofit home health care provider, has named David A. Martin, RN, as board chair, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Martin has served on the Visiting Nurse board since 2011, including on their strategic planning, professional advisory, advancement and executive/finance committees. Martin is […]
Only a few weeks ago, home health care workers won a huge victory in a federal appeals court that made them eligible for the same minimum wage and overtime protections that nearly all workers are guaranteed. Since then, industry leaders have called for a review of the decision by the Supreme Court. Home care workers face […]