In this episode of Home Health Revealed, Hannah Vale sits down with Alex Hartzman, Vice President of Research & Analytics at the National Alliance for Care at Home and Head of Operations at the Research Institute for Home Care, to discuss the policy, payment, and workforce trends shaping the future of home health.

They explore the ongoing pressure from Medicare reimbursement changes, the impact of value-based purchasing and quality metrics, and the growing workforce challenges affecting agencies across the country. The conversation also dives into the increasing demand for home-based care, access-to-care concerns, and why the story of home health is not always reaching policymakers the way it should.

If you're a home health leader trying to prepare for the years ahead, this episode offers an inside look at the data, policy conversations, and industry realities that will define the future of care at home.

Listeners interested in getting involved in advocacy efforts can learn more through the National Alliance for Care at Home Advocacy Action Center and find details about Alliance membership opportunities on their website.
The Alliance DC Advocacy Fly-In will take place September 13–16, and Alliance members will receive registration information directly.

• (00:00:03) - Home Health Revealed
• (00:00:25) - Alex Hartzman on Policy Influence in Home Care
• (00:01:27) - Top 3 issues facing home health agencies
• (00:05:30) - What Can an Average Home Health Agency Do to Improve Their Quality Score
• (00:09:37) - Risk of rehospitalization
• (00:10:35) - Home Health Agency Executives on Staff turnover
• (00:14:15) - The value of home health
• (00:19:49) - Home Health and Hospice: A Conversation