Self-Direction Programs Aim To Empower Patients, Relieve Home-Based Care Staffing Shortages
By PPL on March 14, 2025
As the demand for home-based care continues to rise amid a nationwide shortage of caregivers, self-direction programs are emerging as a vital solution. These programs empower individuals to choose their own caregivers, addressing unique cultural needs and fostering personal connections that enhance mental well-being and the quality of care.
While controversy continues to swirl in New York state regarding its Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), the Department of Health announced progress on the transition to a new statewide fiscal intermediary. Since the beginning of the transition on Jan. 6, approximately 115,000 consumers and as many personal assistants have either begun or completed the registration process with Public Partnerships LLC.
CDPAPs are a popular way of receiving care due to a variety of reasons with familiarity and comfort being at the forefront.
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