Home Health Revealed (+Palliative and Hospice)

In this episode of Home Health Revealed, hosts Hannah Vale and Joe Russell sit down with Lindsay Williams , founder of Four Pillars Hospice in Texas , for a truly powerful conversation on what it truly takes to open and grow a hospice agency today.  Lindsay shares her journey launching a hospice while navigating the realities of purchasing a location, serving rural communities across long distance...

Join us for a milestone celebration of H ome Health Revealed  by HealthRev Partners—our 100th episode! Reflect on four transformative years in home health: nationwide HHVBP rollout since 2022, PDGM-driven reimbursement cuts, climbing aide turnover near 35%, and the shift to value-based care and Medicare Advantage. We've covered it all—from staffing crises to AI tools and CMS final rules. Whether y...

Explore the essential updates from the official CMS Fact Sheet on the 2026 Home Health Final Rule in this episode of Home Health Revealed, hosted by Hannah Vale. This episode breaks down what the CMS rule means for home health agencies, covering payment changes, compliance updates, and care quality adjustments. Key highlights include: A 2.4% market payment update, offset by adjustments, resulting...

In this episode, we welcome Nina Del Grande , Director of Quality- Home Health at Addus HomeCare , for an insightful discussion on why quality is the hearbeat of home health.  Nina brings her deep passion for quality to this conversation, showing how it influences everything from star ratings to documentation to the level of care delivered. Together, we dive into the important connection between t...

In this episode of Home Health Revealed, we sit down with Mike Sokoloski , Director, Grassroots Advocacy at BAYADA Home Health Care  to discuss one of the most impactful ways you can support home health- advocacy.  Mike shares how clinicians, agency leaders, and even patients can get involved at the state and national levels to influence legislation, improve reimbursement models, and protect acces...

In this episode, recorded on site at the 2025 Alliance annual conference, Nicole Hoesing from Chadron  Hospice opens up about the true impact of hospice care, not just for patients, but for their families as well. Hospice isn't only about end-of-life care; it's about preserving dignity, offering comfort, and supporting loved ones long after the patient has passed.  Nicole shares about the emotiona...

In this poppin' Alliance conference episode, Hannah Vale sits down with Jil Schexnayder from Kantime and Ashley Franciol with Complete Home Health  to talk all things connection! Yes, including the Kantime popcorn. Together, they explore what staff truly appreciate, why giving back matters, and how vendors can build meaningful, people-first relationships in this space. Ashley also shares how Compl...

This Alliance conference episode wastes no time in diving in to what defines excellence in hospice and palliative care. Co-hosted with Jess Chew from Trella Health , Hannah Vale welcomes Natalie McNeal , Director of Hospice and In Home Palliative Care for Northeast Georgia Health System , Board Chair for the Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization , and Education Chair for Alliance for Ca...

This Alliance conference episode brings big insights and even bigger New Orleans energy. Hannah Vale catches up with Miguel Aquino from Careficient to discuss how truly listening to people in the industry leads to smarter, more practical solutions. Between leadership lessons, a few laughs, and let's not forget the Cafe Du Monde chickory coffee, this episode is all about connection, collaboration,...

We're calling a timeout from home health to bring you something unexpected- a full on Dallas Cowboys trivia showdown with Jack Bell from Trella Health . Recorded live at the Alliance conference, this episode is packed with laughs and some test yourself against Jack Bell trivia questions. Sometimes you have to call an audible! It's a light-hearted break full of laughs so whether you're a football f...

In this Alliance Conference conversation, Hannah Vale from HealthRev Partners and Bobbi Heimsoth from Careficient talk with Carol Weir , a dedicated clinician and leader from rural Maine, Chief Clinical Officer with Andwell Health Partners, about the real-world challenges of providing care across the continuum. Carol shares her insights on how technology partnerships and strong collaboration can e...

In this kick off episode from the Alliance Conference Series, the HealthRev Partners team dives into one of the most important decisions a home health agency can make- whether to outsource billing. Discover the reasons these team members would outsource. Recorded live at the Alliance Conference , this episode sets the tone for a series exploring innovation, collaboration, and success acros the pos...

Host Hannah Vale sits down with Demetress Harrell —CEO of Hospice in the Pines , Board Chair of the Texas New Mexico Hospice Organization , National Organization Alliance for Care at Home Board Member, and a long-time leader in hospice care.  With more than 32 years of experience, Dr. Harrell shares her profound insights on effective leadership, emotional intelligence, and building resilient teams...

For our final Live from the Alliance Conference episode of  Home Health Revealed , Hannah Vale and Sara Nigro close out the series with an incredible conversation with Melissa Battistella of Cadre Hospice . With deep expertise in revenue cycle management (RCM) and years of hands-on leadership, Melissa shares what it really takes to guide teams through change while keeping people—and purpose—at the...

In this episode of Home Health Revealed: Live from the Alliance Conference , hosts Michael Greenlee , Sara Nigro , and Hannah Vale sit down with Jake Panowicz of Haven Hospice . Though Haven has only been open just over a year, the new agency is already caring for around 70 patients—a testament to the foundation of trust and shared purpose Jake built with his team. Jake, no stranger to startups (t...

In this episode of  Home Health Revealed , host Hannah Vale welcomes back Victoria Kuklina , of FinHealth , for Part Two: an actionable guide to what home health agencies can do NOW to prepare for the 2026 rate cuts—under the Home Health Proposed Rule 2026 . Victoria shares essential strategies for immediate action, including budgeting , scenario planning , and operational readiness for agencies n...

In this episode of  Home Health Revealed , host  Hannah Vale  welcomes  Victoria Kuklina , former CFO of Pinnacle and co-founder of  FinHealth , for a deep dive into the 2026  PPS Proposed Rule  and its widespread implications for home health agencies....

In this episode of Home Health Revealed: Live from the Alliance Conference , Michael Greenlee and Sara Nigro sit down with Katrina Reese of Enterprise Fleet Management to talk about one of the most practical—but often overlooked—needs in home-based care: reliable transportation for your staff. Katrina shares how Enterprise partners with agencies to provide cost-effective, safe, and dependable flee...

In this episode of Home Health Revealed: Live from the Alliance Financial Management Conference , hosts Michael Greenlee and Sara Nigro are joined by Demetress Harrell , Founder and longtime CEO of Hospice in the Pines . With nearly 30 years of attending the conference, Demetress brings a wealth of perspective on leadership, collaboration, and the evolving role of technology in home health and hos...

Home Health Revealed  went on the road! During the Alliance conference, we grabbed the mics, hit “record,” and brought the conversations straight to you—uncut, unscripted, and right from the heart of the action. From leadership lessons to real-world strategies, you’ll hear the voices shaping the future of home health.  We had good coffee from  Dollop  and Blue Bottle , deep dish pizza from Lou Mal...

Join Michael Greenlee and Hannah Vale in this special Heroes of HomeCare episode of Home Health Revealed , featuring Greg Davis and Sean Davis from Patriot at Home , a leading home health agency based in Ohio. They share invaluable insights on how to grow and scale a home care agency while keeping the company culture and core values at the center of every step. In this episode, learn about: Strate...

This special series of Home Health Revealed is sponsored by the Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice and honors the real heroes of home care. Through these episodes you will hear real stories from the field-- some are funny, some will warm your heart and some will break it. But they all reveal the dedication, resilience, and humanity of those working on the front lines of home care. In this epis...

Are you a home health, hospice, or post-acute care agency owner looking to grow your business without burning out? In this episode of Home Health Revealed, hosts Michael Greenlee and Hannah Vale sit down with Christopher Mojica, COO of CallMax Solutions , to unpack the power of centralized processes for scaling smart. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The real challenges small agencies face when...

Optimize your home health or hospice agency’s medical supply management with expert insights from industry leader Ted Stitzel in this episode of  Home Health Revealed . Hosts Michael Greenlee and Hannah Vale dive deep into practical strategies for reducing costs, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing patient care through better supply utilization, trunk stock management, and supplier par...

Join us for an insightful episode of our podcast as we dive into the world of AI-powered wound care with Amy Cassata, Chief Nursing Officer at Swift Medical. As Swift Medical celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, we explore how technology is revolutionizing wound assessment and treatment in home health settings. In this episode, Amy Cassata shares her expertise on: The transformation of wound...