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Board of Medical Assistance Services
 
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7/7/23  10:39 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

Inadequate Compensation and Unstable Workforce
 

The proposed changes do not address the woefully low hourly rate for care attendants, making it incredibly challenging to find skilled individuals willing to work for minimum wage. This situation extends beyond the difficulty of finding care attendants; even qualified nursing providers need help to secure jobs that offer a higher hourly wage. The consequences of such an inadequate compensation structure are twofold. Firstly, it leads to a high turnover of care providers, disrupting the continuity of care and causing emotional distress to patients and their families. Secondly, it severely limits the pool of qualified caregivers, hindering the availability of skilled care for those in need. By failing to address the issue of low compensation, the proposed changes undermine the stability and quality of the workforce, putting the well-being of vulnerable patients at risk and perpetuating the cycle of caregiver shortages.

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