Coming Home: The Alliance Podcast

Home-based care is at a crossroads, from relentless rate cuts to workforce shortages and a fraud narrative threatening patient trust in the hospice benefit. In this special live episode recorded on the main keynote stage of the New England Home Care & Hospice Conference, host Elyssa Katz sits down with three of the region's most respected operators to cut through the noise and talk about what'...

Palliative care is one of the most misunderstood services in healthcare—and palliative care is also one of the most important tools for improving quality of life for patients and families. In this episode of Who Cares, co-hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steve Landers break down what palliative care really is, who it’s for, and why it matters at every stage of serious illness. This episode is a long-over...

Care at home advocacy and hospice policy are at a pivotal moment. Care at home advocacy and hospice policy are shaping how home health policy and telehealth flexibilities will determine access, quality, and cost of care across America. In this episode of Who Cares, hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steve Landers, CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home, take listeners inside the Alliance’s first-eve...

In this episode of Who Cares from the National Alliance for Care at Home, host Elyssa Katz sits down with Dr. Steve Landers to unpack home health fraud and what it means for the Medicare home health benefit. They explore how home health fraud in hotspots like Los Angeles County threatens patients, legitimate providers, and the long-term stability of the  Medicare home health program across the cou...

Home health is on the ballot—home health is what Americans want, not Medicare cuts. In this episode of Who Cares, hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steve Landers unpack fresh voter data on Medicare cuts and the Medicare Home Health benefit—plus what stopping Medicare cuts means for patients, clinicians, and taxpayers. Elyssa Katz and Dr. Landers open with a quick primer: what Medicare Home Health actually...

Medicare enrollment and coverage changes are crucial topics every American should understand, especially when it comes to Medicare Advantage. In this episode of Who Cares, hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steve Landers break down the complexities of Medicare enrollment and Medicare Advantage plans with humor, honesty, and clarity. The conversation tackles how coverage may vary based on location, plan des...

When home health agencies close, it affects more than providers—it changes how patients receive care. In this episode of Who Cares, hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steve Landers discuss the ongoing challenges around Medicare home health funding and the work being done to keep care accessible for millions of Americans who depend on it. They trace how years of federal payment reductions have led to fewer...

When a crisis strikes, the question no one wants to ask, “What do we do?”, can leave families scrambling. In this episode of Who Cares, hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steven Landers unpack the essential but often overlooked practice of advance care planning, the process of outlining your wishes for medical care before you ever face a life-threatening situation. Joined later by Dr. Susan Nelson, Chair o...

Hospice care and hospice eligibility are often misunderstood, but in this deeply moving and informative episode of Who Cares, hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steven Landers take a deep dive into what hospice care truly means for families and patients. With an emphasis on demystifying hospice eligibility and outlining the holistic support available through hospice care, this episode serves as both a prac...

Hospice care and hospice eligibility are often misunderstood but in this deeply moving and informative episode of Who Cares , hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steven Landers take a deep dive into what hospice care truly means for families and patients. With an emphasis on demystifying hospice eligibility and outlining the holistic support available through hospice care, this episode serves as both a prac...

If you're trying to understand Medicaid HCBS programs and how recent legislation could impact healthcare at home, you're not alone. Medicaid HCBS programs are confusing. Medicaid HCBS programs are also essential.  In this episode of Who Cares, hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steve Landers dive deep into Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), breaking down their structure, state-level variabi...

Hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steve Landers explore the evolving landscape of value-based care in the context of the care at home community. With value-based care being one of the most prominent trends shaping healthcare policy, payment models, and provider behavior, this episode dives deep into what it really means, who it benefits, and how it impacts patients and providers alike. In this compelling...

What happens when federal agencies and policymakers quietly gut the key program supporting recovering or managing conditions at home? In this episode, Dr. Steve Landers and Elyssa Katz unpack the real consequences of proposed payment cuts to the Medicare home health benefit. You’ll learn why home health care is not only preferred by millions of families, but also the most cost effective choice for...

Home health aides are the backbone of our aging care system, yet they are too often overlooked. In this deeply moving episode of Who Cares, co-hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steve Landers — physician and CEO of the Alliance — take listeners inside the homes, hearts, and hurdles of America’s most critical care workforce: home health aides. As our population ages and the demand for care at home surges, t...

In this compelling episode of Who Cares, hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steve Landers dive deep into the state of hospice care in America, examining how the hospice benefit has evolved and why hospice reform is urgently needed. The conversation kicks off with a focus on two crucial SEO terms—hospice benefit and hospice reform—which are discussed within the first few sentences to maximize search visibil...

AI is making its way into home care—helping improve efficiency, predict falls, assist caregivers, and even provide companionship. But is this the future of better care, or are we heading toward a system that replaces the human touch with algorithms? Today, we’re breaking it all down. We’ll separate fact from fiction, hear from experts on AI’s real impact in home care, and put AI to the test in som...

Nurses in home care are the cornerstone of patient well-being and recovery—and yet, amid a growing nursing workforce shortage, the pressures on them are intensifying. In this episode of Who Cares, the official podcast of the National Alliance for Care at Home, hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steve Landers shine a light on the challenges and triumphs of today’s nursing professionals. From the first momen...

The aging population is transforming healthcare in America—and the aging population isn't just a future concern, it's a present-day crisis. In this inaugural episode of Who Cares, hosts Elyssa Katz and Dr. Steven Landers confront the reality that our systems aren't ready for what's already happening. With demographic projections showing a tripling of the 85+ age group by 2060, it's clear that busi...

Who Cares is the podcast dedicated to informing, inspiring, and empowering the care at home community. Hosted by the National Alliance for Care at Home, we bring expert insights, meaningful conversations, and advocacy for person-centered healthcare to the forefront. As the leading authority in home-based care, we invite dialogue and spark transformative discussions that shape the future of care ac...