The annual scholarship program aims to support the professional development of home care aides, fostering a skilled and motivated workforce
DALLAS, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Homecare Homebase (HCHB), the leading software provider for home-based care, and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) are proud to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024 Home Care Aide Scholarship Program.
This annual program awards $1,000 scholarships to 15 deserving home care aides across the country, recognizing their dedication to providing exceptional care and supporting their professional development. The scholarship program helps address the growing need for aides in the home care workforce, enabling these essential workers to pursue further education and advance their careers.
“Home care aides are the backbone of the home care industry,” said Scott Decker, chief executive officer at Homecare Homebase. “They provide vital assistance, allowing individuals to age gracefully in their homes. The Home Care Aide Scholarship Program offers a small token of appreciation for their invaluable contributions and empowers them to further their skills and knowledge.”
Nominations for the 2024 Home Care Aide Scholarship Program are now open and will be accepted through September 30th, 2024. Winners will be announced at the 2024 Home Care and Hospice Conference and Expo October 20th-22nd and will be celebrated on social media in early November, coinciding with National Home Care and Hospice Month.
“NAHC is honored to continue this vital partnership with Homecare Homebase,” said William A. Dombi, Esq., president at NAHC. “The scholarship program not only recognizes the incredible work of home care aides, but also helps alleviate some of the financial burdens they may face in pursuing professional development.”
To nominate an exceptional home care aide for this scholarship opportunity, please visit here.
About Homecare Homebase, LLC
Founded by industry veterans in 1999, Homecare HomebaseSM (HCHB) is a Dallas-based software leader empowering exceptional home-based care through hosted, cloud-based technology solutions and administrative services. HCHB’s customized mobile solutions enable real-time, wireless data exchange and communication between field clinicians, physicians and office staff for better care, more accurate reporting and improved revenue cycle management. HCHB’s products and services streamline operations, simplify compliance and boost clinical and financial outcomes for home-based care agencies. Each year, over 200,000 HCHB users serve approximately 800,000 patients daily, resulting in over one hundred million visits. The company is part of the Hearst Health network. For more information, visit http://www.hchb.com or call us toll-free at 1-866-535-HCHB (4242).
About Hearst Health
The mission of Hearst Health is to help guide the most important care moments by delivering vital information into the hands of everyone who touches a person’s health journey. Care guidance from Hearst Health reaches the majority of people in the U.S. The Hearst Health network includes FDB (First Databank), Zynx Health, MCG, Homecare Homebase and MHK. Hearst also holds a minority interest in the precision medicine and oncology analytics company Aster Insights. Follow Hearst Health on X @HearstHealth and LinkedIn @Hearst-Health.
Media Contact
Liz LeGrande, Homecare Homebase, (214) 498-9524, [email protected], https://hchb.com/
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