Experts worry about AZ homecare reimbursement, which could lead to higher costs [Video]

Making sure people can live where they want and how they want at critical moments… that’s what makes caregivers important to families everywhere.

There’s a growing shortage of workers and concerns about keeping them in the industry without losing them to other, higher-paying jobs. The industry as a whole is fighting for better reimbursement rates.

“I love this job because it inspires me every day to be a better version of myself,” explained Sara Wilson, President and CEO of Home Assist Health in Phoenix.

The nonprofit organization provides direct care workers who perform a variety of mostly non-medical duties, such as bathing, shopping, cooking, and driving.

Hear from some of the students who are learning hands-on skills from the pros to fill the need for homecare workers in the video player below:

Valley nonprofit works to fill the need for homecare workers

“Homecare is where we help people with activities of daily living. So when you think about everything you do …