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Home Health 360 - Episode 76

The human side of home care: Stories from our frontline heroes

By Wes Corman / April 15, 2025

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 members•…

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Home Health 360 - Episode 75

How culture, vision, and systems drive home care success with Stephen Tweed

By Wes Corman / March 17, 2025

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 strategies include: • Crafting…

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Home Health 360 - Episode 74

Adopting a caregiver-first mindset to boost recruiting and hiring success with Rachel Gartner

By Wes Corman / February 19, 2025

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 client…

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Home Health 360 - Episode 73

Agentic AI and the future of home-based care: Predictions for 2025 with Adrian Schauer

By Wes Corman / January 15, 2025

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.…

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Home Health 360 - Episode 72

Preventing hospitalizations using molecular testing in home-based care with Barbara Andazola

By Wes Corman / December 16, 2024

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…

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Home Health 360 - Episode 71

Supporting informal family caregivers using technology with Avanlee Christine

By Wes Corman / November 18, 2024

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…

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Home Health 360 - Episode 70

The power of franchising and technology in home-based care with Todd Houghton

By Wes Corman / October 17, 2024

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…

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Home Health 360 - Episode 69

Top trends shaping M&A in home-based care: Insights from finance expert Mark Patterson

By Wes Corman / October 3, 2024

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…

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Home Health 360 -Episode 68

Using AI to automate key processes in home-based care with Jeff Salter

By Wes Corman / August 19, 2024

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…

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Home Health 360 - Episode 67

Navigating Cybersecurity Risks in Home-Based Care

By Wes Corman / July 15, 2024

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 threats, actionable…

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