Long-time editors Liz Beaulieu and Theresa Flaherty discuss the HME industry’s top news, and call on experts to provide context and add color to the stories they’re writing for HME News. It’s everything you’ve come to expect from HME News, just in podcast form, in about 10 minutes or less. HME News, www.hmenews.com, is the leading source of news for the home medical equipment industry.
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Your CHAP on-the-go source for news + policy review, innovation, interviews with thought leaders, and the top trends in community-based care.The views expressed by the authors, hosts, and guests are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by CHAP employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the organization's view.
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Welcome to a special episode of HME News in 10 sponsored and developed by Prochant. Today’s guest is Joey Graham, chief revenue officer for Prochant. He joins HME News in 10 to talk about why artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction and how even health care and HME, which typically lag other industries in tech adoption, are finally catc…
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Join us as we dissect the top 10 hospice deficiencies for 2023 with Keri Culhane, CHAP's Clinical Nurse Educator. Expect to learn about the intricacies of individualized care plans, the critical nature of accurate medication profiles, and the emerging challenges of standard precautions and timely bereavement assessments. We don’t just highlight pro…
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Home Health: Top 10 Deficiencies for 2023
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Join us for an insightful episode as we dissect the top 10 home health deficiencies for 2023 with CHAP's esteemed Clinical Nurse Educator, Keri Culhane. With decades of expertise in post-acute healthcare, Keri sheds light on persistent issues and emerging trends in care planning, emphasizing the critical elements of the plan of care and the necessi…
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Welcome to a special episode of HME News in 10 sponsored and developed by ACU-Serve. Today’s guest is Kyle Neese, recently named senior account executive at ACU-Serve. He joins HME News in 10 to talk about his resupply journey - from AllCall Connect, which was bought by Brightree, to React Health and now to ACU-Serve - and the importance of finding…
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Discharge for Non-Compliance? The Shift to Patient Adherence
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Ever wondered why patients miss their medication schedules despite clear instructions? Our enlightening conversation with Dr. Kate Jones reveals the critical shift from simply labeling patients as "non-compliant" to understanding the complexities behind "patient adherence." Discover how patient-centered care and shared decision-making can transform…
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Welcome to a special episode of HME News in 10 sponsored and developed by Advanced Diabetes Supply. Today’s guest is Bill Mixon, CEO of Advanced Diabetes Supply. He joins HME News in 10 to talk about how ADS helps both health care providers and patients navigate the complex insurance landscape of diabetes technology and how the company empowers pat…
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Health Equity: Insights on the CMS Framework and Leadership in Healthcare
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As a nurse, witnessing the pervasive disparities in healthcare access was a profound wake-up call. Our conversation with Marisette Hassan takes us on a journey through the challenges and aspirations of achieving health equity, a mission that has never been more critical than in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. When systems fail to serve everyon…
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Todd Usher on the importance of staying in your lane
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Welcome to a special episode of HME News in 10 sponsored and developed by Tactical Back Office. Today’s guest is Todd Usher, founder of Tactical Back Office. He joins HME News in 10 to talk about how TBO and a new company, Tactical Call Center, are expanding and customizing their offerings while staying in their lane as staffing agencies. He also t…
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The FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index Rule: Insights From NAHC and NHPCO
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Take a first look at the Fiscal Year 2025 Hospice Wage Index Rule with the unparalleled insights of industry authorities Katie Wehri (NAHC) and Patrick Harrison (NHPCO). Our conversation slices through the complexity to deliver a focused commentary on what this proposed rule signifies for hospice care providers, highlighting the rule's unexpected e…
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Ryan Wood on moving beyond securing the castle
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Today’s guest is Ryan Wood, chief information security officer for VGM Group. He joins HME News in 10 to talk about how the cybersecurity and infrastructure landscape is quickly evolving, what will make Change Healthcare-like cyberattacks more common and why ChatGPT and the like are both a blessing and a curse. Hosts: Liz Beaulieu Theresa Flaherty …
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Roxanne Venard on managing though market upheaval
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Today’s guest is Roxanne Venard, a registered respiratory therapist and president of Ascent Respiratory Care. She joins HME News in 10 to discuss lessons learned through several years of upheaval in the respiratory market. There’s no need to go it alone, she says. “Just get everyone on your team involved and you’ll make it through the tough times.”…
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Justin Mortara on 'making health care better'
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Today’s guest is Justin Mortara, president and CEO of EnsoData. He joins HME News in 10 to talk about how the company’s new strategic partnership with React Health allows its AI technology to cross over from the sleep testing to the sleep therapy space, maximining its ability to “make health care better.” Mortara also discusses the importance of pr…
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Since leaving AdaptHealth, Gary Sheehan has “leaned into” a few different things, including joining Darby as a growth advisor and launching Scorton Creek Capital. His goal: Helping the HME industry, which he was born into, leverage technology to deliver more care in the home. Sheehan joins HME News in 10 to talk about where he sees opportunity for …
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The Art of Coaching: A New Perspective on Leadership
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Ever wondered how some managers consistently lead their teams to achieve unprecedented success? Keith Rosen, CEO of Profit Builders, joins us to share the secret: mastering the language of coaching. You'll learn how coaching transcends traditional problem-solving, fostering new possibilities and cultivating accountability within your team. Whether …
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Decoding Mergers and Acquisitions with The Braff Group's Kristopher Novak
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Crack the code of Mergers and Acquisitions in the healthcare-at-home industry with our guest, Kristopher Novak, Managing Director at The Braff Group. In this dynamic episode, we dive into the current landscape of healthcare M&A, exploring the latest trends and challenges shaping this sector. Kristopher leads us through the crucial timing aspects of…
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Dexter Braff, founder & president of The Braff Group, returns to HME News in 10 to talk about current trends in M&A. Hear what Braff has to say about why it’s more expensive to complete an acquisition these days, what buyers and sellers are doing to get deals across the finish line and why M&A remains an important piece of the growth strategy for c…
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From Outreach to Impact: WellStar Health System's Quality Outside the Scores
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Get ready to be enlightened with our insightful conversation with Natalie McNeal, the driving force behind Hospice at WellStar Health System. Natalie is here to share how medium-sized home-based care providers can prove their quality beyond Medicare Care Compare scores. She shares the secret sauce to her organization's successful outreach - buildin…
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Welcome to a special episode of HME News in 10 sponsored and developed by SleepRes. Today’s guest is Kami Harold, vice president of sales for SleepRes, which makes the V-Com, a small device that softens peak respiratory flow for patients using CPAP therapy. She joins HME News in 10 to talk about how the company’s founder, Dr. William H. Noah, took …
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The Game-Changing GUIDE to Dementia Care with NHPCO's Rory Farrand
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What if there was a way to drastically shift the field of dementia care towards more efficient care coordination and equitable health access? This episode features a conversation with Rory Farrand, Vice President for Palliative and Advanced Care at NHPCO, who unpacks the recently released Dementia GUIDE Model by CMS. Listen in as Rory explains the …
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Jason Kelln on ’new territory’ in complex rehab
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Jason Kelln, an ATP and CRTS who is the sales manager at PrairieHeart Mobility in Saskatchewan, joins HME News in 10 to talk about being named the first president-elect of NRRTS from Canada. He shares why the organization wants a “bigger stage” beyond North America and how, regardless of geography, the common goal should be having certified profess…
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American Dementia: A Discussion with Dr. Daniel R George and Dr. Peter J Whitehouse
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Daniel R. George and Dr. Peter J. Whitehouse, authors of the groundbreaking book "American Dementia: Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society". We’ll delve into the surprising revelation that dementia rates in the US are declining, thanks to a series of public health interventions. From vascular health …
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Andrea Stark on the Medicare Advantage machine
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Andrea Stark, a Medicare consultant and reimbursement specialist for MiraVista, returns to HME News in 10 to talk about all things Medicare Advantage. We take a deep dive into increasing enrollment; increasing single-source contracts, including Humana’s with AdaptHealth and Rotech; and increasing scrutiny by the government. Stark says the system is…
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Homecare Homebase: The Role of Software and Age-Friendly Approaches in Personalizing Healthcare
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What if patient care stepped away from mere box-checking and became truly patient-focused? This episode is an eye-opener as we welcome Donnette Threats from Homecare Homebase, whose 30 years of hospice experience bring a profound understanding of software's role in building comprehensive care plans. With Donnette, we shift the focus back to what tr…
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David Schaer on ‘real’ artificial intelligence
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Welcome to a special episode of HME News in 10 sponsored and developed by Computers Unlimited. Today’s guest is David Schaer, president of Computers Unlimited. Schaer joins HME News in 10 to talk about how artificial intelligence is redefining what business management solutions can do – whether it’s extracting data from medical documentation or pre…
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The Numbers that Matter with Trella Health
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Ready to unlock the secrets behind data trends in home health and hospice? This insightful episode, featuring Kara Justis from Trella Health, guarantees to reshape your understanding of data's evolving role in healthcare. We explore an intriguing paradox as we discuss the 5.2% decline in home health admissions juxtaposed with a rise in Medicare Adv…
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In this episode, Jennifer Kennedy from CHAP talks with Jennifer Hale, VP of Clinical Standards and Quality at Compassus, about the application of Age-Friendly Care in hospice. They explore the key factors that define the quality of life for patients and what holds significance for them. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube…
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Welcome to a special episode of HME News in 10 sponsored and developed by Tactical Back Office. Today’s guest is Todd Usher, founder of Tactical Back Office. He joins HME News in 10 to talk about how he launched the remote staffing company in 2019, after successfully leveraging employees based in the Philippines to reduce shortages and decrease cos…
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In this episode, Denise Stanford and Bobbie Warner from CHAP talk with Shelley Cartwright, CEO at Apex Health Services, and Irina Gorovaya from Amity Healthcare Group about differentiating your organization with CHAP Disease Program Certification. Learn about the process, value, quality outcomes, and standards of Disease Program Certification. Visi…
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Ending the covid PHE: a discussion with NAHC & NHPCO
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Join us for a thought-provoking episode of the CHAPcast, where our host Jennifer Kennedy sits down with Katie Wehri of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and Judi Lund Person of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Together, they dive deep into the topic of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) coming to a…
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In this episode, Jennifer Kennedy and Melinda Gaboury, Co-Owner & Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. discuss "good" leadership and the value of a solid gap analysis. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives BetterBy CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner
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Blair Eichenberger on the Cs of workers’ comp
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Welcome to a special episode of HME News in 10 sponsored and developed by VGM Insurance Services. Today’s guest is Blair Eichenberger, vice president of marketing for VGM Insurance Services. She joins HME News in 10 to talk about the Cs of workers’ compensation: cost, claims process, coverage network and compliance. She also talks about how a holis…
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Jennifer Kennedy talks with Deborah Hoyt from Axxess about how you can get involved in advocacy, the most critical areas to boost provider advocacy, and why it’s more important than ever. Join Axxess, April 17-19 in Dallas for the Axxess Growth, Innovation, and Leadership Experience — AGILE. This will be more than a user conference. We’re assemblin…
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Allen Hunt on having the right discussions
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Today's guest is Allen Hunt, president of Hart Medical Equipment, a health system-owned HME provider in Southfield, Mich. He joins HME News in 10 to talk about why conversations with referral sources shouldn't be about saving on the cost of a walker but about speeding up access to care - the true source of cost savings. He also talks about the HME …
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In this episode, Bobbie Warner and Jennifer Kennedy walk through the top 10 deficiencies found during Hospice surveys in 2022. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives BetterBy CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner
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In this episode, Bobbie Warner and Jennifer Kennedy walk through the top 10 deficiencies found during Home Health surveys in 2022. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives BetterBy CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner
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Today’s guest is Ryan Colby, who spent seven years at Uber and who is now head of go-to-market for Tomorrow Health. He joins HME News in 10 to talk about how companies with marketplaces like Uber and Tomorrow Health “succeed or fail based on how well they serve the supply side” – a big reason why he’s spending a lot of his time meeting with and get…
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2023 Plan using NAHC's Hospice and Palliative Care Report
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In this Episode, Jennifer Kennedy talks to Katie Wehri as they walk through NAHC's Hospice and Palliative Care Report from December, giving everyone a list of what needs to be on providers' radar in 2023. From VBID, Hospice Cap and MedPAC recommendation, Telehealth recertification through 2024, and Hospice fraud. Visit our website Connect with us -…
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Tom Ryan and Jay Witter on the year ahead
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Today’s guests are familiar names in the industry: Tom Ryan and Jay Witter of AAHomecare. They join HME News in 10 to talk about the industry’s recent wins in Congress and AAHomecare’s plan to build on those wins in the year ahead. A big part of that plan? Cultivating relationships on the Hill, from congressional staffers to party leaders. Hosts: L…
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An introduction to Age-Friendly Care at Home. According to the US Census Bureau, the US population aged 65+ years is expected to nearly double over the next 30 years, from 43.1 million in 2012 to an estimated 83.7 million in 2050. We have an aging population with a growing demand for healthcare and not enough healthcare workers to meet this demand.…
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Why Age-Friendly Care Certification is Critical
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What is CHAP building? How does it benefit healthcare providers and agencies? How does this help the patient? Why asking "What Matters" is the most critical question when speaking to a patient. CHAP is creating an Age-Friendly Care at Home certification process through our partnership with The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healt…
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How Age-Friendly Care Can Grow Your Business
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In this episode, we explore the business case, value proposition, how to improve the patient care experience, improve CAHPS scores, the importance of collaborative decision making, and the impact to agencies providing Age-Friendly Care at Home. More than ever before, patients want individualized care, more say in their care, being involved in decis…
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Staffing, recruiting and retention in Healthcare
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Knee deep in one of the most tumultuous job markets that anyone can remember and healthcare workers quitting at unprecedented numbers, what are providers to do? Jennifer Kennedy sat down with Stephanie Johnston from Transcend Strategy Group to discuss staff recruitment and retention, including the number one solution to burnout that a care-in-the-h…
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Today’s guest is Alex Hoopes, director of Healthcare Innovation for Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions. Hoopes joins HME News in 10 to talk about the “signals” pointing to hospital-at-home as the next frontier in health care and Cardinal Health’s efforts to build the middle- and last-mile infrastructure needed to make it an increasing reality. He al…
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The Value of Home Care with CEO Tim Hanold of Care Advantage
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Home Care has tremendous value for the people and families receiving care. In This episode, Jennifer Kennedy and CEO Tim Hanold from Care Advantage shares insights on what quality indicators payors look for in network partners and what metrics matter most in value-based purchasing and risk relationships. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn…
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Bonnie Jablonowski on connected patient engagement technology
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Welcome to a special episode of HME News in 10 sponsored and developed by McKesson. Our guest is Bonnie Jablonowski, director of product and portfolio management for McKesson. She talks about the benefits of leveraging connected patient engagement technology to free up staff from having to manually call patients for resupplies, key in orders, confi…
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Running a hospital-at-home program at the agency level may sound out of reach for some. Summer Napier, President & CEO of Healing Hands Healthcare, talks to Jennifer Kennedy about her program and gives insights they learned while building. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives Better…
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Annie Erstling on bridging the technology gap
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Today’s guest is Annie Erstling, chief strategy officer at Forcura, a health care workflow management company. Erstling joins HME News in 10 to talk about using technology to bridge the communication gap between payers and providers, and not waiting until your story is perfect to start building those relationships. Hosts: Liz Beaulieu Theresa Flahe…
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Advance Care Planning and Shared Decision-Making
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Advance Care Planning is a process, not a one-time event that includes an individual and their loved ones. People’s goals change over time. As we saw with COVID-19, many patients changed their minds regarding ventilators and life support. Stephanie Anderson from Respecting Choices says it’s not just enough to educate about advance care planning but…
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Today’s guest is John Gallagher, vice president of government relations for VGM. Gallagher, who’s racked up several million travel miles in his 20 years on the job, joins HME News in 10 to talk about what it’s really like to be an “HME Road Warrior.” Find out why “all politics are local,” the benefits of not traveling light, and why it’s important …
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Palliative Care in Rural New Mexico - Innovation Spotlight
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Starting palliative care in rural New Mexico has its challenges. Education, billing, adding clinicians from other care settings, and referral source alignment, to name a few. Jacob Martinez from Mountain Home Health and Hospice talks about their steps to build a thriving program that has improved their quality and gives patients the care they need.…
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