Saying the current permanent visa programs for immigrants are “insufficient and inadequate” to meet long-term care staffing needs, the American Health Care Association outlined in March a vision...
Proposed new visa could pave the way for more immigrant nursing home workers
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 02, 2013
More immigrant workers could be employed in the nation’s nursing homes in coming years under a deal reached Friday.
Ryan budget begets testimony on immigrant workers in nursing homes
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 15, 2013
Thursday’s Congressional hearing about immigration policy became a forum for discussing how the recently proposed budget from Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) would affect long-term care providers.
AHCA calls for immigration reform to meet staffing shortage
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 14, 2013
Saying the current permanent visa programs for immigrants are “insufficient and inadequate” to meet long-term care staffing needs, the American Health Care Association outlined its vision of...
Labor unification could be positive for immigration reform
By
Liza Berger
Apr 14, 2009
A major development is afoot in the labor movement, and it could have interesting implications for long-term care. I’m talking about American unions’ recent plans to unify. In case you haven’t heard,...