Profile: Ben Hawkins

Ben Hawkins has a history of communications, public relations, and workforce development. Previously, Ben was the marketing specialist for Eastern Maine Development Corporation, program coordinator for the Northeastern Workforce Development Board, and business outreach coordinator for Representative Jim Himes. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Connecticut with a double major in history and human rights. Ben lives in Brewer with his wife, Sarah, and their dog.

• Login Count: 84
• Join Date: 92/77/2022 49:00:00
• Last on: 09/28/2023 13:42:27
• Website: www.mehca.org
• Location: Maine Health Care Association
• Articles posted by this author:
• A Successful Coffee and Conversation with Senator King
• 2023 Excellence in Long Term Care Honorees Announced
• Maine's Minimum Wage to Increase to $14.15 Per Hour in 2024
• MHCA Town Hall Event: Regulating Temperature in Long Term Care Buildings
• The 2023 McKnight’s Mood of the Market Survey
• US Department of Labor Announces Proposed Overtime Pay Rule
• Maine to Establish an Office of New Americans (ONA)
• New Report Finds Access To Nursing Home Care A Growing Crisis
• Invite Your State Legislators for a Facility Tour!
• Reminder to Nominate for the 2023 Excellence in Long Term Care Awards
• AHCA Summary of FY 2024 SNF Final Payment Rule
• Maine Health Care Association Seeks Member Feedback
• Maine Dept. of Economic and Community Development is Conducting an Employer Talent Attraction Survey
• CareerCenter Apprenticeship Lunch & Learn: August 9
• DHHS Commissioner Lambrew Announces Director for Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• AHCA's New Podcast Discusses Workforce Development
• Maine Department of Labor to Start Rulemaking Process in the Fall for Paid Family Medical Leave Program
• Appropriations Committee Advances LD 451 and LD 1474
• Maine's Hire-A-Vet Campaign Starts Soon!
• Thank You for Advocating: The Cap was Removed!
• Community Action Program Training for Providers
• Governor Mills in Press Herald Op-Ed: Why I’m Supporting Paid Family Leave
• June 22, 2023 Legislative Update
• Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention Essay of the Year
• June 15, 2023 Legislative Update
• AHCA Survey - State of the Nursing Home Industry: Survey of 425 nursing home providers highlights persistent staffing and economic crisis
• Help LD 1718 An Act to Encourage Participation in Maine's Essential Support Workforce Through Access to Higher Education Cross the Finish Line
• Maine Attends 2023 AHCA Congressional Briefing in Washington DC
• In The Hill: Parkinson Discusses Solutions To Nursing Home Workforce Crisis Amid Looming Staffing Mandate
• June 1, 2023 Legislative Update
• Homes Across Maine Celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week
• May 25, 2023 Legislative Update
• Efficiency Maine has Resources for Long-Term Care Retrofits
• Congratulations to Phil Cyr on Being Recognized as 2023 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Setting the Standard’ Honoree
• Reminder: AHCA 2023 Mid-Year Member Survey
• May 18, 2023 Legislative Update
• Workforce Recruitment Resources Available
• Reminder from the Maine Health Data Organization (MHDO) - Please take action by May 31
• AHCA/NCAL Releases Statement on the End of the Public Health Emergency
• Legislative Update
• Maine Workforce Summit: May 23, 2023
• Legislative Update
• Legislative Update
• Legislative Update
• Age-Positivity – A Public Health Imperative!
• Highlights from Maine’s Healthcare Workforce Strategy
• Legislative Update
• Legislative Update
• 3/30/23 E-News Legislative Update
• MHCA Legislative Update
• Action Alert: Support LD 451 - An Act to Ensure Transparent and Accountable Temporary Nurse Agencies
• MHCA Legislative Update
• Important Notice Regarding MaineCare Eligibility Redeterminations
• Help create leadership in your facility. Please see the flyer to provide an opportunity for direct care workers!
• Infection Prevention Trainings and Resources
• Job Posting Support from Live and Work in Maine
• AHCA/NCAL’s LaShuan Bethea, Holly Harmon Awarded McKnight’s Women of Distinction Recognition
• MaineCare Rate Reform Meetings Have Begun
• CMS Resources on Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce
• MHCA Continues to Work at the State House
• Reminder: Contact CMS about Potential Minimum Staffing Requirements
• Public Health Emergency Ending May 11
• MHCA Advocacy Update: 131st Legislative Session is Off to a Productive Start
• Contact CMS: Minimum Staffing Requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Long Term Care Profession Launches National Campaign To Attract More Caregivers
• BerryDunn Seminar: Senior Living Event 2023
• Reminder of NHSN Reporting on Up To Date COVID-19 Vaccination
• Office Hours for Healthcare Training for ME
• Maine House and Senate Announce Committee Assignments
• A Message from the President & CEO Mark Parkinson: CONGRESS PASSES 2023 BUDGET
• Long Term Care a Focus During First Legislative Hearing of the Session
• Improving Maine's COVID-19 Booster Rate for Residents
• Opportunity for Performing an eMDRO Preparedness Prevention Review
• CDC Expands COVID-19 Provider Vaccine Agreements to LTC Facilities
• 1/5/23: Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Webinar on The Power of Care
• Summary from ME DHHS/CDC COVID LTC Call
• Complete AHCA/NCAL’s State of the Industry Survey
• Webinar: Preparing for Respiratory Viruses featuring Dr. Ashish Jha
• AHCA/NCAL’s Mark Parkinson Named To The Hill’s "Top Lobbyists 2022" List
• ‘Cultivating Kindness’ Announced as Theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week 2023
• In Case You Missed It - CDC Refresher Training: Up-to-Date Vaccination Status
• Half of Mainers over 65 have received Covid boosters
• Biden Administration Announces Campaign To Boost COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Among Nursing Home Residents
• Due November 15: AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Intent to Apply
• 2022 Election Day Recap
• Upcoming Changes to Reporting Requirements for Nursing Facilities
• Maine College of Health Professions LPN Cohort Enrollment
• 2022 Legislative Champion Awards
• HHS Invests $13 Million to Grow and Strengthen the Nursing Workforce
• Maine Nurse Wins 2022 Assisted Living Nurse of The Year Award