Home Health 360: Presented By AlayaCare

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Adrian Schauer, CEO and co-founder of AlayaCare, shares his top predictions for 2026 and explores how agentic AI is evolving from a bold vision for the future to an essential reality of daily operations for home-based care providers. Adrian explains how AI agents are rapidly becoming dependable infrastructure—supporting vacant-visit scheduling, visit verification,...

Send us Fan Mail Fear of implementation shouldn’t keep a good platform on the sidelines. We break down a practical path to go live with confidence, comparing a fast, best-practice enablement approach with a deeper, customized PSO route and exploring how to pick the right fit based on outcomes and investment, not just organization size. Sarah Payne, Associate Director of Customer Enablement at Alay...

Send us Fan Mail What does “good” actually look like in home-based care? We dig into a clear, practical answer and show how a four-pillar maturity model transforms messy data into confident decisions. With AlayaCare’s Alex Skinner, we break down operational excellence, employee experience, health outcomes, and financial performance, then map them to the few metrics that truly move the needle. You’...

Send us Fan Mail Anthony Spero shares his experience transitioning Caring People from a 20-year-old proprietary software system to AlayaCare, resulting in improved caregiver satisfaction and more time for patient care. Caring People developed their own software 20 years ago when few options existed for home care providers. The organization expanded from two states to six through acquisitions, reve...

Send us Fan Mail 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 monitorin...

Send us Fan Mail 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 providi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 earl...

Send us Fan Mail 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 me...

Send us Fan Mail 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 strategie...

Send us Fan Mail 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 cl...

Send us Fan Mail 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 age...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fa...

Send us Fan Mail 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 whi...

Send us Fan Mail 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-ba...

Send us Fan Mail 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 skill...

Send us Fan Mail 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 personalize...

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 reimb...

Send us Fan Mail 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 (...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 empath...

Send us Fan Mail 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 maintai...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a visionary journey with us as Adrian Schauer, the CEO of AlayaCare, introduces his 2024 top predictions for the future of home-based care in North America, focusing on specific trends emerging in home health, home care, and home infusion in the US and Canada.  Listen as we unpack the promise of AI and machine learning,  the 'uberization' effect that has paved...