LONG BEACH, California—Molina Healthcare announced a workforce development initiative in partnership with HealthStream’s MissionCare Collective to create 15,000 home health aide (HHA) positions across 26 states.
As part of this initiative, Molina is sponsoring an online HHA training program that meets the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions for Participation (42 CFR § 484.80). The curriculum, which is comprised of training activities and courses from MissionCare, is mobile-friendly, free and now available in Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
The program is designed for those looking to begin a career in HHA care, grow professionally in the field or gain foundational training to better care for a loved one at home. Upon completion of the training, participants can continue the certification process with a local employer or school. Additionally, all participants will have access to job opportunities through HealthStream’s myCNAjobs site and its career network for the home health workforce.
“Molina partners with our state customers to find unique solutions to the challenges that face the members and providers we serve across the country," said Deb Bacon, executive vice president of Medicaid at Molina. "We know most of our states are facing significant shortages in the health care workforce—a workforce needed for individuals to thrive in their homes and communities. We’re proud to partner with HealthStream to increase capacity in the home care space, an investment in the well-being of the communities we serve.”
“There is very little awareness around careers in home health—especially among younger generations, for whom this work remains largely invisible,” said Brandi Kurtyka, vice president, talent marketplace & workforce strategy, HealthStream. “Our goal is to change that narrative—whether care becomes someone’s lifelong profession or a first step into the health care field. We need to create more career access opportunities and build a stronger pipeline of future caregivers.”