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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,…
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…
What does radical transformation mean for home-based care? Insights from discussions with leaders attending HomeCare 100
‘Radical transformation,’ this year’s theme from the HomeCare 100 Winter Conference in January, prompted many discussions among home-based care leaders and industry experts in the halls of the Fairmont Scottdale Princess. But what does it truly mean, and why did one of the most exclusive home-based care conferences in North America decide to anchor their…
Predictions for home-based care in 2024 in North America
Author: Adrian Schauer, CEO of AlayaCare A year ago, we anticipated the industry gearing up to manage repetitive tasks more efficiently. With economic and resource restraints, we see the industry embracing the opportunity to achieve more with less through solutions such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), highly personalized care plans, the adoption of integrated care models,…
A quick guide to managing home-based care services in health systems
I’ve watched the home-based care industry evolve over the last 9 years. The demand for patient care delivered in the comfort of one’s home is rapidly increasing, and it’s the gold standard both in terms of patient preference and health system cost. To consistently meet this gold standard, a strategic approach is important. Since founding…
5 Examples of technology supporting the expansion of HCBS services
President Biden’s recent announcement of a $150 billion pledge to home and community-based services (HCBS) has been met with widespread praise from advocates and organizations that serve the elderly and individuals with disabilities. This significant shift in healthcare delivery highlights the importance of home-based care over institutional care. To learn more, check out our blog:…
3 Ways HCBS can prepare for an increased demand
President Biden’s announcement of a $150 billion pledge to home and community-based services (HCBS) has been met with widespread approval from advocates and organizations that serve the elderly and individuals with disabilities. This new budget signals a major shift in how healthcare is delivered, with much greater emphasis on home-based care over institutional care. To…