Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Building an agentic AI strategy in home care: Where leaders should start
Key takeaways Most home care operations aren’t slow because of lack of effort. They’re slow because work depends on constant coordination. Schedulers check in on intake, intake follows up on missing details, and billing waits for documentation. Small delays stack up, and work stalls while someone tracks down the next step. Agentic AI changes that…
Scaling smarter: Intelligent workflows that power home-based care growth
Key insights from AlayaCare’s webinar featuring Avid Health at Home’s CTO Rob Snyder and AlayaCare VP of Customer Growth Tim Van Meer. Home-based care organizations are being asked to grow faster while doing more with less. On March 31st, AlayaCare brought together Avid Health at Home’s CTO Rob Snyder and VP of Customer Growth Tim…
AI agents in home care: Real-world use cases and operational benefits
AI agents are quickly moving from concept to reality in home-based care. What began as early experiments in automation is now evident in daily operations, supporting scheduling, documentation, and care coordination behind the scenes. But understanding the real value of agentic AI means looking beyond the technology itself. The impact is becoming clearer in how…
Reduce caregiver churn with a caregiver-first mobile app
Caregiver churn has reached 60% or higher in some agencies, putting staffing, client relationships, and margins at risk. Home-based care organizations are under pressure to do more with less, but many are still asking caregivers to manage complex, fragmented workflows on outdated tools. A caregiver-first mobile caregiver platform changes that reality. By unifying scheduling, documentation, communication, and EVV in a single caregiver…
The next frontier: Agentic AI takes home-based care from insight to action
AI has already proven it can help teams make sense of complex clinical and operational data. But in an industry where staffing is stretched and regulations leave no margin for delay, the next step isn’t more insight — it’s action. That’s where agentic AI comes in, systems that can plan, reason through, and execute multi-step…
People + AI: Empowering the home‑based care workforce of the future [webinar recap]
AI isn’t coming for caregivers’ jobs. It’s coming for the friction that keeps them from doing their best work. That was the central message of AlayaCare’s recent roundtable, “People + AI: Empowering the Home-Based Care Workforce of the Future,” moderated by Bhavesh Mistry, Senior Director of Product Marketing at AlayaCare. Bhavesh was joined by: Tim…
The future of home-based care: Key insights from industry leaders on AI, efficiency, and sustainability
Home-based is at an inflection point. With rising demand, flat reimbursement, and higher operating costs, leaders from our Future of Care Collective agree on one thing: survival will depend on operational overhaul, AI automation, and a fundamentally different care delivery model. The data problem: Why care coordination remains fragmented Inconsistent data quality undermines patient care …
Home care trends: Top 5 predictions for 2026 and beyond
Author: Adrian Schauer, CEO of AlayaCare Home-based care leaders have always balanced mission and margin. In 2026, success will depend on how well organizations use technology to streamline operations and support caregivers. Those that treat AI as a practical tool for sustainable care delivery, rather than a buzzword, will move ahead of the field. Last…
Building smart, sustainable AI strategies in home care
The future of home care isn’t just about digital tools. It’s about how we use them to support the people delivering care every day. Earlier this year, we hosted a roundtable on digital transformation in home care. That conversation made one thing clear: we need ongoing, open discussions to make real change. So this month,…
How caregiver feedback is shaping the future of our mobile app
When you’re juggling back-to-back visits, squeezing in meals, and trying to keep everything on track, you need a mobile app that works with you — one that’s fast, intuitive, and built for the realities of delivering care in the field. For caregivers, our mobile app isn’t just another tool, it’s an essential part of their…
Guide: How employee experience drives success in home-based care
In home-based care, the care provider experience is more than just an HR concern — it’s a strategic imperative. Organizations that prioritize workforce engagement see measurable benefits, from improved patient outcomes to stronger financial performance. The connection is clear: When care providers feel valued, they deliver higher quality care. And better care drives agency growth,…
Reimagining care: Why digital transformation starts with people
At AlayaCare, we’ve always believed one thing: technology should help people care for people. That was the heart of a recent virtual roundtable we hosted with leaders from across home and community care. The conversation wasn’t about tech for tech’s sake. It was about how we can use innovation to simplify care delivery, support the…
Guide: The Future of AI in Home-Based Care
How Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, and AI Agents are Transforming Our Industry Home and community care providers face a challenging reality. Clients expect compassionate, personalized care, but rising caseloads, paperwork, and workforce shortages make it increasingly difficult to deliver consistent, high-quality support. Here’s the good news: AI is easing the burden in home care, and…
The future of home-based care: Predictions for 2025 and beyond
Author: Adrian Schauer, CEO of AlayaCare Last year, the home care industry reached a pivotal juncture, defined by a growing emphasis on technology and workforce transformation. Our 2024 predictions highlighted AI-driven workflow automation, value-based care prioritizing outcomes, personalized care via data analytics, the integration of social determinants in home care, and improved data sharing for…
Embracing AI technology to recruit and retain caregivers: HHCN’s Continuum panel highlights
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for decades — since 1956, to be exact. However, the recent emergence of OpenAI, ChatGPT, and other large language models (LLMs) have catapulted this technology into the collective consciousness. Now, many in home-based care are wondering how AI can be leveraged in operations, primarily to tackle the ongoing challenge of…
Highlights from Better Outcomes User Conference 2023
What do live workshops, engaging sessions on industry topics, glow-in-the-dark drummers, the most electrifying host in health care, Layla, Margaritaville, and daring to deliver better care all have in common? AlayaCare’s Better Outcomes 2023 user conference! This year’s event was our biggest user conference to date, and it was an absolute blast! Hosted in Niagara…
Embracing evolution: 4 ways AI and automation are driving change in home care
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are dramatically altering the landscape of the home care industry. This innovative technology is not just a buzzword; they are powerful tools that enhance efficiency, revolutionize operations, and significantly improve client care. But let’s get back to basics first…what is the difference between AI and automation? Do they work together?…
Machine learning: 3 key benefits in home care
Machine learning is quickly becoming an integral part of home care. With automation solutions like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process automation (RPA). Machine learning in home care involves the use of algorithms and statistical models to improve the quality of care and the efficiency of care delivery. It can help automate and optimize various…
5 Key features to look for in home care software with AI scheduling capabilities
When it comes to managing vacant visits at a home care organization, we know what a cumbersome and time-intensive process this is for any team. We hear many stories from our customers of the countless hours and extraordinary effort that it takes to consistently schedule vacant visits. Being able to efficiently fill these open visits…
[Webinar recap] Harnessing the Power of Data to Tackle the Home Care Industry’s Biggest Challenges
During our most recent webinar with Home Health Care News (HHCN), we brought together AlayaCare’s data and intelligence team to share their insights on challenges the home care industry faces and how data has the power to help tackle them. In this blog, we highlight the 2 main themes from our webinar Harnessing the Power…
Meet Visit Optimizer: AlayaCare’s new solution for scheduling vacant visits
As a leading technology for home-based and community care providers, AlayaCare always strives to improve how it empowers organizations in supporting their staff and delivering the best possible care to their communities. That’s why we are excited to announce the official launch of a new feature called the Visit Optimizer. AlayaCare’s new solution matches vacant…
[Webinar Recap] How AI and optimization tools are impacting home care delivery
For our most recent webinar, we brought together data experts to share their insights on how AI, machine learning and optimization algorithms are reshaping home care delivery. In this blog, we highlight 3 key takeaways from our webinar Transforming Home Care with AI: How Machine Learning and Optimization Algorithms Are Impacting Care Delivery (watch the…
5 ways AI and advanced algorithms are optimizing scheduling for home care agencies
The home care industry is currently facing several challenges due to the increasing demand for services and the rising costs of providing care. Increasing aging populations, labor shortages, technological advances, and regulatory changes have all contributed to more complex operations. At the same time, home care agencies must handle a rising number of patients with…