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This webinar addresses the critical role of professional caregivers in today’s healthcare system, particularly within Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). With capacity challenges heightened post-COVID, the demand for caregiver support has never been more urgent. We’ll explore strategies to prioritize, support, and retain caregivers, recognizing them as the backbone of care. We’ll also discuss innovative funding models that can help drive investment into sustainable caregiving careers, including managed care, benefits structures, community support, and lifestyle investments.
Key Topics:
1. The State of Professional Caregiving Post-COVID
- Overview of Workforce Challenges
- Capacity Constraints
- Significance of the Care Workforce
2. The Role of Caregivers as the Backbone of HCBS
- Importance of Caregivers
- Value Beyond the Workforce
3. Rethinking Caregiver Support: Retention, Recruitment, and Engagement
- Retention Strategies
- Recruitment Approaches
- Supporting Caregivers Differently
- Lifestyle Enhancements
4. Exploring Diverse Funding Models for Caregiver Investment
- Expanded caregiver supports in Medicare and Medicaid programs
- Managed Care (MC) Models
- Employer Benefits and Incentives
- Community Investment
5. Q&A and Open Discussion