Home Care, You Say?

The future of home care is being shaped right now—and Allison Dolan explains why the HCAOA National Home Care Conference is where agency leaders need to be.  Michael Sokoloski talks with the Home Care Association of America’s Senior Director of Communications, Marketing and Education about practical changes, peer-driven networking, AI adoption, caregiver recognition, and the advocacy priorities th...

The Home Care industry is facing a defining moment—and Jennifer Sheets (CEO National Alliance for Care at Home) says unity is the sector’s strongest advantage and opportunity. Jennifer joins Michael Sokoloski to examine mounting reimbursement pressure, targeted program-integrity reform, workforce constraints, and the urgent need for providers across home health, hospice, palliative care, home care...

Bliss Pointer returns to break down LTSS (Long Term Services and Supports) and HCBS (Home & Community Based Services) into one clear image: two umbrellas. This episode explains how LTSS encompass both institutional care and HCBS, and how Medicaid waivers fit into services. Bliss explains how personal care, private duty nursing, habilitation, respite, and other supports help people of all ages...

Home care has more technology and innovation than ever but are providers actually equipped to take advantage of it? Mike Sokoloski sits down with Kristen Duell and Michelle Pickering (Momentum Healthcare & Technology) to explore the operational realities behind today’s biggest home care challenges. They discuss why the workforce crisis is as much about retention as recruitment, how poorly impl...

What does it take to build a financially strong home care organization without allowing revenue to overshadow patient care? Financial stability and compassionate care are not competing priorities. In this episode, Hannah Vale explains how home health and hospice organizations can protect their revenue, strengthen compliance, and invest in innovation while keeping patients at the center of every de...

Let's face it: home care workers aren't leaving the industry because they fell out of love with patient care—they're drowning in paperwork, budget cuts, and relentless admin tasks. In the latest episode of Home Care You Say, host Mike Sokoloski sits down with former physical therapist and CareStitch COO Shelley Ackerman PT, DPT to crack the code on clinician burnout and retention. Discover how inv...

Bliss Pointer returns to demystify Medicaid Waivers. In this episode, Bliss provides a comprehensive guide explaining what waivers are, how these programs differ across States, and how families can navigate the system to get the care their loved ones need.   In this Episode: Understanding how a waiver operates at the state-level. How waivers can affect who receives services, where care is provided...

Ever wonder what it truly takes to help someone live their most independent life? In today's episode, Mike Sokoloski sits down with Donna Heatherly, Practice President of Behavioral Health and Habilitation at BAYADA Home Health Care, to dive into the transformative world of habilitation services. Donna brings over 30 years of passion to the table, breaking down exactly how these services empower i...

Finding details and getting answers on aging at home can be tedious and difficult but it absolutely doesn't have to be! In this special panel episode of Home Care You Say, host Mike Sokoloski, sits down with industry experts and retirees who ask unfiltered questions about aging in place and receiving care at home. Joined by industry experts Danyelle Guzzy RN, BSN (Director of Nursing at Traditiona...

Bliss Brown returns with a new episode of the Home Care You Say Updates podcast. Ever find yourself nodding along when someone mentions "home care" or "home health," secretly wondering if they mean the exact same thing? You are not alone! In the second episode of our educational series, we are tearing down the confusing healthcare jargon to help you become an advocacy powerhouse. Whether you are g...

Want to level up your advocacy game but feel intimidated by the political scene? We've all been there—but it's time to learn just how easy these meetings can be and what you should expect before heading in. Mike is back on the mic today to bust the ultimate myth: the idea that your elected officials are too booked up to listen to what you have to say. In reality, state and federal officials often...

In this episode, host Michael Sokoloski sits down with Maggie DiPasquale, the Area Director of Government Affairs for Hearts for Home Care and Bayada Home Health Care. Maggie breaks down the complex, sometimes frustrating world of Medicare policy and explains why home care providers are facing an uphill battle against continuous reimbursement cuts.   In This Episode, You'll Learn: - The Policy vs....

Happy May advocates! Advocacy season is officially in full swing, and host Bliss Brown returns for a quick classroom session. In this episode, we are clearing up the ultimate healthcare confusion once and for all: what is the actual difference between Medicare and Medicaid, and how does it impact the future of home care? In This Episode, You'll Learn The Alphabet Soup of Care: A simple breakdown o...

We sit down with Laura Brigandi, senior manager of advocacy practice for the Public Affairs Council, to pull back the curtain on what actually moves the needle with decision-makers. We discuss the importance of personalization in messaging and building relationships that are beneficial, not transactional. Laura delivers the blueprint for influence that sticks. If you’re ready to stop just "raising...

Get ready to feel inspired! In this episode, we’re joined by the ultimate power duo from the New Jersey State Legislature: Assemblywoman Carol Murphy and Assemblywoman Aura Dunn. Despite being on different sides of the aisle, these two are proof that passion for the home care community transcends politics. They dive deep into the formation of New Jersey's first-of-its-kind Bipartisan Home Care Cau...

This week Mike Sokolowski sits down with Jason Lee, CEO of the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA). They tackle the massive forces reshaping how we care for our aging population—from AI breakthroughs to the urgent need for a professionalized workforce. If you want to know where the future of healthcare is headed (hint: it’s right in your living room), you can't afford to miss this one!    Don...

We are ready to answer all your questions about hospice and hospice care. Most people associate it with the very final days of life, but there is so much more to the story. In this episode, Mike sits down with Logan Hoover, Vice President of Policy and Government Relations at the National Alliance for Care at Home, to pull back the curtain on the industry. From the "2.6% problem" to the bad actors...

Spring has officially sprung, and that means one thing: the heat is turning up on home care advocacy! In this update, Bliss breaks down the massive turnout at Pennsylvania’s Advocacy Day and why those conversations are "strategic gold" when negotiating the state's budget. We also take a tour across the nation—from the "juicy" political upsets in North Carolina to the looming budget battles in Flor...

Get ready for an insider look at the rapidly evolving world of home-based healthcare! In this episode, Mike Sokolowski sits down with Liza Berger, the Editor of McKnight’s Home Care. Liz shares her unique perspective on the future trends and challenges of home health care, cultivated from her 20-year journey through healthcare journalism. They dive deep into the "miracle" of modern home care—from...

In This Episode, You’ll Learn: - New Jersey’s New Budget: What the Governor's latest proposal means for Medicaid spending and the new employer assessment. - Federal Trickle-Down: How increased scrutiny on fraud, waste, and abuse in states like Minnesota is heading to a capital near you. - Delaware's Big Win: Why recent testimonies before the Joint Finance Committee are changing the narrative for f...

Get ready to feel the electric energy from the Miami Home Care Show! In this episode, we’re bringing you the best insights straight from the convention floor. We caught up with the industry’s brightest CEOs, founders, and advocates to discuss the real forces driving home care into 2026. From the heart-centered mission of advocacy to the "easy buttons" for medical equipment, this episode is a maste...

Advocacy waits for no one—not even with a cold! 🤒 Bliss Pointer is back at the desk to bring you the latest boots-on-the-ground updates from the world of home care and hospice. From heartwarming wins in South Carolina to high-stakes budget battles in the Northeast, this episode is your ultimate guide to staying informed and making your voice heard!  In This Episode, You’ll Learn: South Carolina S...

Get ready for an insightful sit-down as we welcome Senator Russ Huxtable from the "First State" of Delaware! 💎 In this episode, we’re peeling back the legislative curtain to see how policy meets the pavement in the world of home care. From grocery store advocacy to the deeply personal "power of home," this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about healthcare's future.   In This Ep...

Get ready to feel empowered! In this episode, Bliss Pointer returns from the sun-drenched halls of Florida to recap the first Advocacy Day of the year. We’re diving deep into how your voice directly shapes the future of home care and hospice. Whether it’s changing a state bird or fighting for fair Medicare reimbursements, this update proves that when we speak up, legislators actually listen! 🏛️✨...

Today, we’re sitting down with Sue Chapman Moss, the powerhouse Senior VP of Payer Strategy at Bayada and newly minted President and Executive Director of Hearts for Home Care.  If you’ve ever wondered why 90% of people want to stay home but the system makes it so hard, this episode is your roadmap towards change!      In This Episode, You’ll Learn: - The Power of the Pen: How executive orders dur...