Home Health 360: Presented By AlayaCare

Home Health 360: Presented By AlayaCare

Gain a fresh perspective and new ideas for running your home-based care organization by listening and learning from industry professionals around the globe. Hosted by home health tech expert Erin Vallier. You’ll hear from home-based care leaders on trending industry news, challenges, and best practices to help prepare you for the future of care. Tune in every month to stay in the know and bring your team actionable insights from the best in the business.

Episodes

July 16, 2025 29 mins

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Jennifer Maxwell of Maxwell TEC shares how patient-centered technology is transforming home-based care by focusing on how patients feel rather than just clinical measurements.

• Personalized care plans should prioritize patient feelings over diagnostic measurements
• Technology can enable real-time patient feedback through simple text messaging
• Effective remote patient monitoring doesn't requir...

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AI in home healthcare serves as a decision support system that helps professionals make better choices by analyzing data, surfacing key information, and providing suggestions while keeping final decisions in human hands.

• AI scribes can transcribe caregiver-client conversations and automatically populate required forms
• Digital assistants prepare caregivers for visits by providing quick client summaries...

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Dave Marchand reveals how New Day Healthcare's Carelytics platform bridges critical gaps in the traditional home healthcare delivery model by unifying patient data across service lines. Through advanced analytics and proactive interventions, this approach transforms care delivery from reactive, reimbursement-driven episodes to comprehensive patient journeys that identify early decline indicators and prevent catas...

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Three dedicated home-based care professionals share their journeys into caregiving and the profound moments that shape their work every day. Their personal stories reveal how compassion, creativity, and human connection transform lives on both sides of the caregiving relationship.

• Finding purpose through personal experience – caregivers inspired by caring for their own family members
• Supporting client...

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In this episode, Stephen Tweed, Chairman and CEO at Leading Home Care, shares essential insights from the highest-performing home care companies, revealing seven critical lessons that drive success in today's competitive market. His extensive research and mastermind groups with top companies uncover the strategies that separate industry leaders from the rest.

Those strategies include:

• Crafting a strong culture ba...

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In this episode, Rachel Gartner, founder and CEO of Carework, shares how home-based care agencies can transform recruitment and hiring from a major challenge into a strategic advantage. Rachel, a former home care recruiter, explains what it means to adopt a “caregiver-first mindset” and how this approach drives improved recruitment results, positive employee experience, better client care, and ultimately overall agenc...

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In this episode, Adrian Schauer, CEO and co-founder of AlayaCare, shares his top predictions for 2025 and discusses the major trends and developments that will shape the future of home-based care. Chief among these predictions is the rise of agentic AI and how this transformative technology will empower caregivers to deliver smarter, more proactive care. Adrian explains how AI agents will go beyond simple automation t...

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In this episode, Barbara Andazola, VP of Clinical Practice, Strategy, and Programs at Amedisys, discusses the groundbreaking role of molecular testing in home health care. As an RN with over 27 years of nursing experience, Barbara shares how Amedisys is leveraging PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing to diagnose infections like UTIs, respiratory conditions, and even COVID-19 faster and more accurately at home. By i...

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In this episode, Avanlee Christine, founder of Avanlee Care, shares the inspiring story behind her mission to support unpaid and informal family caregivers. Motivated by personal experience caring for her grandfather, Avanlee developed a groundbreaking app that empowers family members providing care to loved ones with the tools they need to ensure quality care delivery at home while also providing resources to support...

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With 10,000 people turning 65 every day, it’s estimated that the home-based care industry will need a staggering 2.5 million additional care workers over the next five years. In this episode, Todd Houghton, Brand President of Homewatch CareGivers, shares his passion for franchising and discussed how his company is enabling franchisees to meet the ever-increasing demand for home-based care services by embracing the ben...

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In this episode, healthcare finance expert Mark Patterson shares key insights into the ever-evolving world of mergers and acquisitions in home-based care. Drawing upon his time as CFO for home healthcare companies and more than 30 years of experience, Mark discusses top trends that are reshaping the market, including the growing demand for integrated care models that combine skilled and unskilled services and surging ...

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In this episode, Jeff Salter, the innovative founder and CEO of Caring Senior Service, returns to the podcast to discuss the future of AI in home care and how automating tedious tasks can free up staff for more impactful activities and critical decision-making. From enhancing admissions processes and optimizing caregiver scheduling to utilizing predictive analytics for personalized care planning, Jeff shares how imple...

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From sophisticated plots by cybercriminals to unintentional data breaches from internal staff, healthcare organizations are facing more, and more severe, threats to protecting their sensitive data. In this episode, Richard Guttman, AlayaCare's Chief Legal Officer, shares insights into the current state of data security and privacy in the home care industry, including common threats, actionable prevention strategi...

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What is the impact of the CMS 80-20 rule and recent Medicaid rate adjustments on the home health industry? Unlock the secrets to modernizing home health operations with Jesse Howard, Vice President of Operations for Girling Personal Care.  Jesse dives deep into the financial strains and staffing challenges home health providers face, particularly in Texas, where low Medicaid reimbursement rates and competitive wages m...

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Whether you are an agency owner looking to enhance your financial operations or an administrator curious about how your team can better manage the fiscal realities of the home care sector, this episode is a masterclass in navigating the shifting landscapes of health care finance. Learn about navigating the complexities of Medicaid disenrollments and electronic visit verification (EVV) as Alik Kassner, co-managing part...

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Home Health Consultant and CEO of Corcoran Consulting Group, Guy Tommasi, joins this episode with our host, Jeff Howell, to discuss hospital-at-home care models' growing potential. They explore sustainable, patient-centered approaches to transforming recovery, demonstrating that innovative care models surpass conventional hospital treatment by enhancing patient satisfaction and lowering expenses. Tommasi foresees...

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Join Executive Health Care Coach Peter Svenneby and host Erin Vallier as they explore the complex balance between managing and leading in health care. This episode offers valuable insights on creating a culture of well-being for employees and patients. They discuss the traits that make up exceptional leaders in the health care industry and provide strategies for cultivating empathy, improving communication, and mainta...

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Drawing from the tapestry of Medicaid policies across the states, this episode explores effective advocacy and the significance of understanding the intricacies that shape care services. Jeff Humber, VP of Payor Relations at Accent Care, shares his experience providing quality care under Medicaid's fixed-cost system. With host Erin Vallier, they discuss strategies for maintaining exceptional care, building relati...

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Envision a world where technology solutions address current pain points and preempt future challenges, empowering home care agencies to navigate the digital landscape confidently. In this episode, Ryan Crawford and Alex Skinner, the Value Creation consulting team from AlayaCare, illuminate the path for home care agencies to survive and thrive in this digital revolution. Tune in as they unveil the future of data utiliz...

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Imagine a home health care system that is not only accessible to more individuals but also delivers tangible outcomes - That's Aman Shah's (VP of New Ventures & Strategic Partnerships at VNS Health) vision. Through compelling frontline narratives and strategic partnerships, Aman emphasizes the significance of hands-on experience and direct communication in shaping a responsive healthcare landscape. Join ...

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