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Yahoo! News: Bayada Home Health program aims to help combat nursing shortage

By Mackenzie Aucker

18, Mar 2026

Why This Matters

The persistent gap of unstaffed care hours underscores the need for stronger reimbursement models that enable more competitive pay and benefits for qualified caregivers.
Programs like BAYADA's Advance Through Nursing scholarship are critical to building a sustainable clinical workforce pipeline.
Even when care is authorized by physicians, staffing shortages prevent services from being fully delivered. This highlights the importance of early referrals and coordination with home care providers to secure coverage and avoid gaps in patient care.

Advance Through Nursing program offers debt-free options for aspiring clinicians

Yahoo! News covers how BAYADA is addressing a significant nursing shortage that can leave hundreds of patient care hours unstaffed each week.

To combat this, BAYADA has developed a comprehensive, three-part training pipeline that includes a home health aide apprenticeship, the Advance Through Nursing scholarship program, and a nurse residency program. These initiatives are designed to take individuals with minimal experience and guide them toward becoming licensed, confident nursing professionals through financial support and hands-on training.

A key training component is the simulation lab, where trainees gain practical experience before working directly with patients. Overall, the program aims to strengthen the workforce while ensuring high-quality care for patients with complex medical needs.

"Essentially, we can take somebody without home care experience, and over the course of a few years help them become a licensed nurse and a confident professional."

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Jonah Milliken, Director of Williamsport Office, BAYADA Home Health Care

About BAYADA

BAYADA is a global leader in home health care, providing high-quality nursing, therapy, rehab, hospice, and personal care services for people of all ages and abilities.

A nonprofit built on the values of compassion, excellence, and reliability, BAYADA is transforming care delivery so millions of individuals in need can stay safe at home with comfort, independence, and dignity.

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