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The governor’s proclamation honors the direct care workers who fill many of the 180,000 plus jobs in the community-based human services sector in the Commonwealth.

The new mandate will require all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their workforce is fully vaccinated or have unvaccinated workers produce negative test results at least once a week.

The deadline for early-bird pricing expires on Friday, September 17. Before then, members can register for just $60 per person and non-members can register for $90 per person. Beginning on Saturday, September 18, prices will increase to $110 for members and $160 for non-members.

Gov. Charlie Baker announced on Sept. 1 that he plans to require all staff in Massachusetts rest homes, assisted living residences and hospice programs, as well as home care workers who provide in-home direct care, to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the next two months.

The Providers’ Council has released its fall educational calendar, which includes a series of supervisory trainings and a two-day workshop on creating pathways toward race equity. 

We’re excited to announce that nonprofit leader and advocate Vu Le will be the keynote speaker at our 46th Annual Convention & Expo: Essential: Then, Now and Always

The Executive Office of Health and Human Services on Tuesday, July 27 announced investment of approximately $51.3 million in human services rates.

House and Senate negotiators reached agreement on Friday, July 9 on a $48.1 billion FY ’22 Conference Committee budget that includes a $79 million Chapter 257 Rate Reserve and other

Join the Council in recognizing July as BIPOC Mental Health Month! Designated in 2008, BIPOC Mental Health Month brings attention to the disproportionate mental health challenges facing black, indigenous, and

The Providers’ Council wishes you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday! The Council’s offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021 in observance.