Podcasts about Home care

"I'd already finished my cardiovascular unit. I'd finished my pulmonary unit. I had never heard about this in any of my classes." That was Dr. Joel Bervell's reaction to discovering that a device used every day in hospitals -- the pulse oximeter -- reads less accurately on darker skin tones. He posted a 30-second video about this consequential discrepancy that, to his utter surprise, gained over 500,000 views by the next morning. That video launched Dr. Bervell into orbit as a social media presence and created his identity as The Medical Mythbuster. In just a few years, he's built a following of two million people, earned a Peabody Award and was named to the inaugural Time 100 Creators list, all while finishing his residency.  On this episode of Raise the Line, host Lindsey Smith welcomes Dr. Bervell to explore the roots of this kind of bias and the real world impact of drawing attention to it. “The most impactful biases in medicine exist because no one stops to ask who was included in the original data and who was left out,” Dr. Bervell explains. Stay tuned to also learn about: His YouTube animated series The Doctor is In which helps kids understand how their bodies work, as well as providing medical role models; How to build trust with marginalized communities; His forthcoming book, The Default Body which examines who medicine was actually designed for. Mentioned in this episode:Dr. Bervell on InstagramTikTok ChannelFacebook"The Doctor Is In" Show If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Despite gains in recent years, Black, Hispanic, and Asian communities are still under-represented in the U.S. nursing workforce. We're going to explore that gap and how to close it on this episode of Raise the Line from Elsevier with Dr. Ernest Grant, Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at the Duke University School of Nursing. "You get a patient who is more compliant when they see someone who looks like them, who is from their culture and who can advocate on their behalf," he tells host Lindsey Smith.  Dr. Grant bases that and other insights on a rich professional background that includes 50 years in nursing, being a leading advocate for his profession and breaking down barriers himself as a male nurse of color and the first man elected president of the American Nurses Association.  In this thoughtful conversation, Dr. Grant reflects on what it took to earn credibility in leadership roles, how he's navigating the political climate on DEI initiatives, and the causes and solutions to the persistent shortage in nursing faculty, among other pressing issues. Tune in for a uniquely-informed look at what it will take to build a stronger, more representative nursing profession. Mentioned in this episode: Duke University School of Nursing American Nurses Association If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

What does it take to compete on the world's biggest stage and then pivot to one of the most demanding training paths in professional life? Today's guest, Samantha "Sammy" Kolowrat, has done both, and she has some fascinating insights into the commonalities of those two worlds on this episode of Raise the Line. “Something that really drew me to medicine is the team atmosphere that's there as you work towards a common goal, and there's this level of intensity that's very reminiscent of the experiences I had as a professional athlete.” Originally from Prague, Kolowrat represented Czechia at six IIHF Women's World Championships and the 2022 Beijing Olympics, and also captained the Division I women's hockey team at the University of Vermont while earning degrees in biology and pharmacology.  As she starts an anesthesiology residency at Vanderbilt University, she credits her athletic career with shaping how she handles pressure, feedback, and teamwork in medicine. "The more I improve, the more knowledge I acquire, the more skills I hone, the better care my patients get," she tells host Lindsey Smith, describing what drew her to a field that rewards the same relentless fine-tuning as elite sports. This engaging conversation also explores: How crippling performance anxiety as a Division I athlete ended up preparing Kolowrat for the operating room; Why she was drawn to anesthesiology's "well-oiled machine" atmosphere; The mentorship gap she's working to close for the next generation of athlete-physicians. Mentioned in this episode: Vanderbilt University Anesthesiology Residency Program If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

We welcome Christina Knowlte from Good Shepherd Home Care and Hospice to share what makes Festival of Wines such a fun night and such an important fundraiser. We also talk about the real-world impact of local hospice care, veteran recognition, grief support, and ways to volunteer.• festival details at the K-State Alumni Center with cocktail hour and a five-course wine pairing dinner • winery guest and wine education from founding sponsor Standard Beverage Corporation • live auction highlights including trips, memorabilia, and the crowd-filled grab bag purse tradition • online silent auction running the week before the event for anyone who cannot attend • Good Shepherd's role as the only local nonprofit provider of hospice, palliative, home health, and home care services • hospice house misconceptions and what families experience when they walk through the doors • veteran pinning ceremonies and why they matter at end of life • free weekly grief support group open to the public every Wednesday at noon • volunteer opportunities and upcoming hospice volunteer training in October August 29th, Festival of Wines, goodshepherdh.org.GMCFCFAs

Here's your local news for Thursday, August 6, 2026:We hear a disability advocate's warning about Medicaid cuts and a new opinion from the Justice Department,Explain how a conversation about public artworks at Tuesday's city council meeting devolved into accusations of "nativism,"Find out what Wisconsin DNR is doing to control an invasive species of fish,Look forward to this year's Ukraine Fest,Detail an ongoing lawsuit that could reshape Wisconsin's absentee voting process,Meet the co-founders of the "Fat Clothing Swap,"And much more.

Choosing between in-home care and assisted living involves more than cost. This episode covers Houston pricing, payment options like Medicaid and VA benefits, and the quality-of-care factors families need to weigh. To learn more, visit https://encorecaregivers.com/in-home-care-vs-assisted-living/ Encore Caregivers City: Houston Address: 7925 Katy Fwy Suite N Website: https://encorecaregivers.com/

An 11-year-old boy in rural Zambia once told Dr. Genesis Mwamba that he was about to attend school wearing shoes for the first time in his life. That moment, Dr. Mwamba says, crystallized why he started the Lead Me Back Foundation to provide school supplies and other support to marginalized communities in his native country.   As you'll learn in this inspiring installment in our NextGen Journeys series, Dr. Mwamba started the foundation in 2021while still a medical student because he had experienced the power of education as an “equalizer” in his own life, taking him from humble roots to a career in medicine. He and his colleagues have grown the bootstrapped organization to a point where it now provides hundreds of thousands of people across the country with educational access, climate education and community health clinics. “I've always been drawn to opportunities and initiatives that bring help to humankind,” he tells Raise the Line host Dr. Parsa Mohri. This episode also explores: What building "with" a community rather than "for" it looks like in practice; The storytelling strategy that attracted donors and partners; How his mother's untimely death inspired his commitment to preventive medicine.   Mentioned in this episode: Lead Me Back Foundation If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Dysphagia: Dental Hygiene Treatment and Home Care Modifications for Patient SafetyBy Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/dysphagia-dental-hygiene-treatment-and-home-care-modifications-for-patient-safety/Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at ⁠⁠⁠https://rdh.tv/ce⁠⁠⁠ Get daily dental hygiene articles at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.todaysrdh.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/⁠⁠⁠Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/⁠⁠⁠Follow Kara RDH on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kara_rdh/⁠

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Send us Fan MailPosted at https://homecaremarketingnews.com/handling-family-conflict-how-home-care-agencies-can-help-families-get-to-yes-faster/Families don't delay home care because they love waiting. They delay because everyone in the room is protecting something: a parent's independence, a spouse's pride, a sibling's wallet concerns, or their own fear of making the wrong call. We walk through what's really happening behind “We need more time” and how to move a family toward clarity without pushing, pressuring, or picking sides.We share the most common reasons families hesitate, then break down the four main stakeholders you're actually communicating with: the older adult, the adult daughter, the adult son, and the exhausted spouse caregiver. From there, we get tactical with listening skills and specific questions that uncover hidden objections, build trust fast, and turn a tense assessment into a calmer partnership conversation. You'll hear practical language for responding to “Mom doesn't want help,” “My brother disagrees,” “It's too expensive,” and “We'll handle it ourselves,” while still keeping your expert role.Then we go past the signed agreement, because client experience and retention are won in the first 30 days. We cover expectation-setting, common complaints, the CARE framework for de-escalating tough calls, and a proactive check-in cadence that prevents silent dissatisfaction from turning into cancellations. We also dig into caregiver matching, personality fit, and how to gather the right details during intake so the first week of care starts strong.If you work in home care sales, senior care marketing, or client services, this one is a practical playbook you can use immediately. Subscribe for more training, share this with a teammate who handles assessments, and leave a review with the hardest family objection you want us to tackle next.Continuum Mastery Circle IntroVisit our website at https://asnhomecaremarketing.comGet Your 11 Free Home Care Marketing Guides: https://bit.ly/homecarerev

Ep #119 — From Loss to Home Care Business with Que Maxwell of Two Caring HeartsPart of noseyAF's 31 Days of Black Business series

"We have an untapped army of 200,000 PAs that really could step up and drive some change in the healthcare system if we weren't restricted,” says Dr. Jennifer Kolb, capturing her motivation for pushing to update practice regulations for physician associates that date back more than 50 years.  As Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Clinical Affairs at the American Academy of Physician Associates, Dr. Kolb has been in the middle of the fight at the state and federal level to grant PAs more independence from physicians, full billing rights, and the increased ability to practice across state lines, among other changes.  In this pertinent conversation with Raise the Line host Lindsey Smith, Dr. Kolb explains how these updates could help close huge gaps in access to healthcare, better manage the fight against chronic diseases and improve patient outcomes.   Dr. Kolb also addresses:  Why the name shift from "assistant" to "associate" took her years to fully appreciate; How a 10-year gap in life expectancy across Chicago zip codes shapes her view of health equity; Why PA's shouldn't wait for permission to start making change in their communities. Mentioned in this episode:American Academy of Physician Associates   If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

On Jesse Vega's first date with Deaunda Lira, a romantic sushi dinner in Colorado Springs three years ago, he was upfront: He has epilepsy and suffers severe seizures. “It could be scary,” Jesse, 49, recalls telling her. Deaunda, 52, was wary at first, especially after witnessing one of his seizures firsthand. But she shortly came around. “He's so handsome, I'm gonna have to give it a try,” she remembers thinking, laughing. The seizures started in 2002, when Jesse was 25. At first, they were minor, leaving him flushed and nausea­ted before smelling a scent of ammonia. These temporal lobe seizures (sometimes referred to as “déjà vu” seizures) happened about 60 times a day and left him exhausted. They eventually progressed to grand mal seizures: violent shaking and stiff muscles, vomiting, tongue-biting and a loss of bladder or bowel control. The couple married in 2023, and Deaunda quit her nearly $50,000-a-year job in medical billing to take care of Jesse. He wasn't working either: He had to give up his job at the Department of Defense because of his condition. Money got so tight that the middle-aged newlyweds moved in with Jesse's dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An in-depth conversation with Theresa Sweeny, co-founder of the National Disability and Home Care Rights Coalition, about emerging threats to disability rights and home- and community-based services (HCBS) in the United States.Sweeny explains that the coalition formed to unite disabled people, families, and organizations across diagnoses, waiver systems, and states in defense of civil rights protections rooted in the ADA, Olmsted, Section 504, HCBS, privacy, due process, caregiver rights, and equal dignity, amid growing fractures within disability communities and state-level erosion of these protections.The discussion centers on a Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel memorandum stating that Section 504 and the ADA do not impose a general integration mandate on states, thereby allowing states the potential of not meeting the provision of  HCBS needed by persons of disabilities to live in the community and increasing the risk of institutionalization.Sweeny highlights the Latanya Reeves Freedom Act as a critical federal civil rights proposal that would create an enforceable statutory right to community living and stronger protections for people needing long-term services and supports, and urges listeners to contact their federal legislators to support and co-sponsor the bill.The episode also examines how narratives of “fraud, waste, and abuse” in Medicaid are used to foment public hostility towards marginalized communities despite the program's role as a vital social safety net from birth to death for people who cannot otherwise obtain or afford health insurance.The episode concludes with a call for broad, unified advocacy, including engagement with the coalition's unity statement and related resources, to defend the right of disabled people to live, work, and participate in their communities rather than being forced into institutions.Today's Call to Action:National Disability & Home Care Rights Coalition, in coordination with the Ohio Disability & Home Care Rights Coalition, has developed a National Unity Statement to protect community living, home and community-based services, Olmstead, Section 504, and the Disability Civil Rights. The following  petition represents “ 50 states. One fight. Protect Community Living” Here is your link to endorse https://forms.gle/vMJ7uzA2Uadvv2VK9ResourcesARC US , ARC TN, and Family Voices (National) are some of the organizations that have issued statements in response to the DOJ Opinion.Bruce Darling from ADAPT blog as what this opinion could mean for the disability community https://cdrnys.org/blog/uncategorized/the-olc-memo-olmstead-and-the-latonya-reeves-freedom-act/

In this episode of Industry Matters, Respiratory Edition, host Boone Lockard, VP of HME, Respiratory, & Wellness with VGM & Associates, sits down with Steve Palmer, General Manager of Kinney Home Care Equipment and Supplies, to discuss their journey transitioning from a traditional oxygen tank model to portable oxygen concentrators (POCs). Steve shares the operational challenges that drove the decision — from emergency tank deliveries to rising costs — and how Kinney used VGM's ROI calculator to build confidence in the financial case. He also talks about the critical role their respiratory clinicians played in gaining referral source buy-in, the efficiency gains they've seen in delivery routes, and what led them to choose Rhythm and the Rhythm Resolve as their POC partner. If you're a DMEPOS provider weighing the tank-to-POC transition, Steve's real-world experience and practical advice make this a must-listen.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YfGe1M0Ql6s

Scheduling has become the top challenge for home care agencies, driving costly turnover. Discover how virtual assistants tackle last-minute gaps, reduce burnout, slash labor costs by up to sixty percent, and free owners to focus on growth instead of chaos. More info at https://smartscale360.com/blogs/news/virtual-assistant-scheduling-benefits-for-home-care-agencies SmartScale 360 City: Tampa Address: 1209 E Cumberland Ave Website: https://smartscale360.com/

Most adults who smoke want to quit, and about half try to do so in any given year, yet fewer than one in ten succeed. That persistent gap between intention and outcome is one of the central challenges in public health, and it's exactly the kind of problem that calls for new thinking about how to communicate with people to support behavior change.  Dr. Amanda Graham has been a leading force in doing just that in her role as chief health officer at Truth Initiative, the nation's largest non-profit public health organization dedicated to preventing addiction among young people and helping people of all ages to quit tobacco. On this episode of Raise the Line from Elsevier, Dr. Graham, who holds a PhD in clinical health psychology and has done 25 years of NIH-funded research focused on technology-based cessation interventions, helps us understand the interplay between behavioral science and digital communications in the field. "A well-timed message can really be powerful in interrupting what for many people is kind of an automatic behavior, especially via text, which data tell us is an extraordinarily powerful modality,” she explains to host Lindsey Smith.  Tune-in to understand where the field is heading, and to learn about: Why "push" technology may work better than apps and websites when it comes to breaking automatic behaviors; How the rise of e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco has scrambled decades of public health messaging; How highschool smoking rates plunged from over 30% to less than 2%. Mentioned in this episode: Truth Initiative Program with Mayo Clinic If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Graham Laycock talks with Jenny Thornton, Community Relationship Manager for Right at Home about their new free Care Advisory service.

Home care agencies are hitting an operational wall as they grow, and the fix isn't what you'd expect. Discover why offshore remote recruiters and coordinators are helping franchises cut labor costs by up to 60% while building resilient, proactive teams. Find more info at https://smartscale360.com/blogs/news/why-homecare-agencies-across-the-u-s-are-adding-remote-recruiters-and-coordinators SmartScale 360 City: Tampa Address: 1209 E Cumberland Ave Website: https://smartscale360.com/

Summary In this episode, Donna Kerber, LPN a seasoned wound care nurse specialist, shares insights on wound types, prevention, and care strategies, especially for seniors. Learn how to identify early signs of wounds, proper care techniques, and when to seek professional help to prevent serious complications. Wounds can originate from numerous circumstances and are not necessarily a sign of neglect or lack of care. Be sure to call a doctor if you have concerns about a potential wound or want more information on wound prevention and care. keywordswound care, senior health, pressure injuries, diabetic wounds, wound prevention, caregiving, healthcare tips, senior living, wound management, neglect key topicsThere are different types of wounds (traumatic, surgical, pressure, venous, arterial)Signs of pressure injuries and how to check for themImportance of hydration and nutrition in wound healingStages of wounds and how they progressWhen and how to seek medical intervention for woundsSpecial considerations for dementia patients and noncomplianceUse of advanced wound care tools like wound vacsRole of family caregivers in wound prevention and caresound bites"A wound is damage to the skin or underneath.""Stage four wounds involve muscle and bone.""Use pillows or cushions to relieve pressure, never a donut!"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Wound Care03:06 Understanding Wounds: Types and Causes06:27 Identifying Wounds: Caregiver's Role08:51 Pressure Injuries: Prevention and Management14:56 Stages of Wounds: Healing Process16:23 Home Care for Wounds: When to Seek Help21:03 The Importance of Proper Wound Cleaning24:53 Navigating Wound Care with Dementia Patients29:20 Diabetic Wounds: Management and Prevention33:35 Wound Healing: Factors and Expectations36:02 Home Health Care: Support for Families38:04 Understanding Wound Care in Senior Living40:25 Conclusion and Personal Reflections42:28 Podcast Intro Music Project (MASTER BOUNCE - OUTRO).mp3

"I always remember feeling like I was part of the clean plate club," says Dr. Christle Guevarra, recalling a childhood spent quietly convinced that her weight was a matter of willpower. That belief followed her through a competitive powerlifting career and medical practice until she finally tried a GLP-1 medication herself and, as she describes it, the constant mental noise around food quieted down. Now a board-certified family and sports medicine physician, traveling team doctor for U.S. Figure Skating, and author of The Beginner's Guide to GLP-1s, Dr. Guevarra brings a rare combination of clinical authority and lived experience to the conversation around obesity medicine.  In this episode of Raise the Line from Elsevier, host Lindsey Smith talks with her about what's actually changed in how physicians understand the issue and what it means for patients. "The biggest thing is reframing how we approach weight loss. It's not just a willpower problem, it is a neurobiological problem." Tune in to learn about: Why she said no to a GLP-1 prescription for two years and what finally changed her mind; The real story behind concerns about muscle loss on these medications; What happens when the “food noise" goes silent and a new set of challenges takes its place.   Mentioned in this episode:  Dr. Christle's website If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

July 10, 2026- We examine the role licensed home care agencies play in the continuum of care for seniors and New Yorkers with disabilities. We also discuss the licensing and oversight of these agencies with Gwen Crossett, founder of ConstantCare247.

Millions of Americans were saddened and outraged by the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting in 2012 that took the lives of twenty children and six adults, and were left feeling helpless about the epidemic of gun violence in the U.S. that, sadly, continues to this day. But for our guest today, Shannon Watts, her feelings of devastation about the shooting turned to rage and fueled her unlikely rise to leading Moms Demand Action, which she grew into one of the largest grassroots organizations in the country, mobilizing millions of volunteers to push for stronger gun safety laws. “I wanted to stand shoulder to shoulder with a badass army of women because that's who gets things done in this country,” she says.    In this inspiring conversation with Raise the Line host Michael Carrese, Watts pulls back the curtain on how the group achieved its successes and the philosophy of "losing forward" that kept volunteers showing up year after year. In her recent book Fired Up, Watts describes how she is bringing insights from that experience to a new mission: helping women identify their values, abilities, and desires and acting on them without waiting until everything is perfect. Tune-in to learn about:  The "false fires" women mistake for passion; Why losing estrogen and testosterone in midlife might actually make women braver, not less so; The one exercise she does with every woman she coaches.  Mentioned in this episode: Fired Up book Moms Demand Action If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

he International Home Care Nurses Organization is a gathering of international nurses — ranging from RNs to clergy, aides and therapists — who come together to share what they know about home healthcare nursing. Susan Hinck, PhD, president of organization, and Marilyn Harris, RN, a board member, recently returned from a three-day global conference in London at which nurses represented 33 countries. It's helpful to learn what other countries are doing in the area of home healthcare nursing, Hinck said. The Scandinavian countries —with their universal access to healthcare — in particular are an international model of strong home care nursing. Technology has allowed nurses in the home to provide more hands-on care, Hinck said.  And the increased focus on social determinants of health has helped to improve the health of home care patients, Harris noted. Follow us on social media: X: @McKHomeCare Facebook: McKnight's Home Care LinkedIn: McKnight's Home Care Instagram: mcknights_homecare Follow the International Home Care Nurses Organization on social media: X: @IHCNO_Nurse Facebook: International Home Care Nurses Organization LinkedIn: International Home Care Nurses Organization Show contributors:McKnight's Home Care Editor Liza Berger; Susan Hinck, PhD, president, International Home Care Nurses Organization; and Marilyn Harris, RN, board member, International Home Care Nurses Organization     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Late-night caregiver call-outs are one of the biggest operational headaches in home care. Dedicated after-hours coordinators handle shift coverage, reduce owner burnout, and keep agencies running reliably around the clock. To learn more, visit https://smartscale360.com/blogs/news/after-hours-scheduling-solved SmartScale 360 City: Tampa Address: 1209 E Cumberland Ave Website: https://smartscale360.com/

Most companies recruit interns to take work off someone's plate. Your Health does the opposite — and it's why several of its current executives, including a Chief Information Officer, first walked in the door as interns. In this episode, Jamie sits down with Heather Bower, Director of Experiential Learning, who has taken the reins of Your Health's internship, mentorship, preceptorship, and apprenticeship programs. Heather shares how a long-standing program is being rebuilt with structure, data, and intention — organized into semester cohorts, anchored by a four-day all-company orientation, and designed so every intern owns a project with genuine stakes. In this conversation, you'll hear: Why "get interns because they're cheap" is exactly the wrong spirit — and what replaces it How one MBA intern's shadowing experience redirected him toward nursing school The "spreadsheet whisperer" intern who taught regional leadership to pull data faster What surprises interns most once they're inside healthcare: the human complexity How Your Health uses feedback loops to move interns toward roles where they'll actually shine If you're early in your career and unsure where you fit, this episode is a map to possibilities you may not know exist. Press play and rethink what an internship can really be. www.YourHealth.Org

What really happens when you compare in-home care to nursing homes in Houston? We break down the real costs, comfort factors, and medical realities families face, plus what to look for in a quality care agency. More info at https://encorecaregivers.com/in-home-care-vs-nursing-home/ Encore Caregivers City: Houston Address: 7925 Katy Fwy Suite N Website: https://encorecaregivers.com/

Lance Graulich sits down with Del Salinas, Director of Franchise Development at Caring Senior Service, to explain how a non-medical home care franchise works and why demand is growing as more seniors choose aging in place over assisted living. This episode is for first-time franchise buyers and corporate professionals considering a recession-friendly service franchise. Del explains why successful owners must be coachable and committed to the system while building strong relationships.

In the United States, nearly 70% of people say they want to die at home, yet the majority still die in medical settings, often after receiving care that may not match their goals and values. Closing that gap between preference and reality is at the heart of the work being done by End Well, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming how we think about, plan for, and experience the end of life. "The gap isn't about people wanting the wrong things. It's that our culture and our incentives aren't aligned with helping those wishes actually happen at the end of life,” says Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, End Well's founder and president.  As Dr. Ungerleider explains to Raise the Line host Michael Carrese, End Well sponsors an annual symposium and year-round activities to bring together clinicians, patients, caregivers, and innovators to improve that alignment. Key steps include earlier integration of palliative care, allowing providers time for listening and goal setting with patients, and normalizing conversations about what matters most to people. This compelling conversation on reframing end of life care also covers how to bring wonder, joy, and hope into end-of-life conversations, and End Well's work to change how death is portrayed in the media. Mentioned in this episode:End Well If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

SUMMARY Arundhati Parmar speaks with Jill Schwartz-Chevlin, Chief Medical Officer at Vinca, about the evolution of palliative care from a hospital-based, end-of-life service to a community and home-based model for patients living with serious illness. Jill explains how Vinca grew from an advanced care planning platform into a value-based palliative care company serving patients across five states, primarily through Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans. The conversation covers the critical distinction between palliative care and hospice, the cost savings data that health plans are paying attention to, and what it will take for Medicare to finally build a sustainable reimbursement model for the specialty. KEY TAKEAWAYS Palliative care is not hospice. It is symptom management and whole-person support for patients still pursuing active treatment for serious illness, including cancer, COPD, and advanced heart failure. More than 75% of hospitals now have palliative care teams, but their positioning around end-of-life discussions has created a widespread misconception that palliative care equals dying. Home-based palliative care through Vinca produces a 42% reduction in ER admissions and a 53% reduction in hospitalizations. Only three states (California, Hawaii, and New Jersey) have established a Medicaid benefit specifically for palliative care. Traditional Medicare offers no such benefit. The current fee-for-service model for palliative care is not sustainable. Most palliative care programs linked to hospices survive only because the hospice subsidizes them. KEYWORDS palliative care at home, home-based palliative care, serious illness management, palliative care vs hospice, Vinca health, value-based palliative care, Medicaid palliative care benefit, Medicare Advantage palliative care, community palliative care, advanced care planning, hospice length of stay, ER reduction palliative care, whole-person care, serious illness, home health palliative care, CMO interview healthcare, palliative care reimbursement, MedCity Pivot podcast Links and resources  Connect with Arundhati Parmar  aparmar@medcitynews.com  Arundhati Parmar (@aparmarbb) on X MedCity News EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [00:02:04 – 00:02:36]  Jill defines palliative care: symptom relief, patient wishes, team-based approach [00:03:11 – 00:03:46]  Why hospital palliative care teams created the end-of-life association [00:06:13 – 00:07:06]  Vinca's 15-year journey from advanced care planning to full palliative care services [00:11:43 – 00:12:07]  The data: 42% ER reduction, 53% hospitalization reduction [00:12:52 – 00:13:31]  Patient story: metastatic pancreatic cancer, golf one month ago, ER the next [00:18:47 – 00:19:29]  Jill clarifies the hospice misconception: 90% of hospice care happens at home [00:22:50 – 00:24:10]  Why Medicare's fee-for-service model for palliative care is failing and what should replace it

While Elsevier's most recent Clinician of the Future Report shows increasing adoption of artificial intelligence tools among physicians and nurses, and optimism that they will improve quality of care in the future, a majority raised concerns about trust and reliability. To increase the level of trust, 60% said transparent citations of evidence-based and peer-reviewed research will be key. How to provide that transparency is our focus today as Raise the Line host Lindsey Smith welcomes Elsevier colleagues Rhett Alden and Raman Kaur to guide us through the complexities involved, including the concept of traceability and what role it plays in how AI tools such as Elsevier's ClinicalKey AI are built and deployed.  “Traceability changes the confidence that a clinician has in an AI tool so that they aren't trusting the AI, they're trusting the underlying evidence they're consuming from the AI-assisted platform,” says Raman, who brings years of experience as a primary care practitioner to her work.  It's also important, Rhett adds, to provide additional information, pulled from both the clinician's query and the patient's medical record, to inform clinical thinking. “ClinicalKey AI can be more than a response engine by establishing a larger context to provide a more precise answer for that individual patient.” In this thought-provoking discussion, these experts also provide insights on: Mitigating bias in AI results; Using AI responsibly with sustainability in mind; What type of clinician will benefit most from AI Mentioned in this episode: ClinicalKey AI Clinician of the Future Report If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Andy Hernandez is the CEO of Roads Home Health Care which has become one of the elite home care providers in the state of Florida. Andy is known in the community as a Home Care industry expert who is honest, reliable, and compassionate. He is an industry insider with a vision to help seniors age gracefully, and with the dignity they deserve. He is also a media executive. As the CEO of Beyond Media Group, he bridges healthcare, media, and leadership development for companies. Andy is not just a trail-blazing entrepreneur, he is also an amazing husband, dad, and faith-filled human being. Connect with Andy: https://www.instagram.com/andyahernandez/ *** Connect with Michael: FREE "7.5 Steps to Achieving Extraordinary Goals" eBook: http://michaelaltshuler.com/download-e-book/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/MichaelAltshulerBiz X: http://twitter.com/maltshulerbiz Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review!

As more Americans express the desire to age in place, navigating the intersection of financial security, legal protections, and healthcare needs becomes paramount. In this episode of Talk Law Radio, host and Texas attorney Todd Marquardt dives deep into the legal, financial, and emotional blind spots families face when preparing for long-term senior care. The episode features two expert guests who bring unvarnished truths and practical solutions to the table. First, Joseph Warren, a Financial Planner with Financial Planning HQ, discusses the critical role of financial strategy, market navigation, and radical accountability when building a roadmap for retirement. Then, Regina Yockey, Administrator at Avenues Home Care, joins the show to shed light on the realities of the home care industry, the power of proactive pre-planning, and what it truly means to provide compassionate, one-on-one care for our aging loved ones. Key Topics Covered The Power of Unvarnished Financial Truth: Joseph Warren shares why high-net-worth clients need advisors who act as a "financial CEO" rather than "yes men," highlighting a 2022 case study on moving excess cash into the market during high inflation to protect early retirement goals. Accountability & Holistic Strategy: Why simple investment management is only one piece of the puzzle, and how building emergency cash reserves (especially in volatile sectors like the Texas oil fields) takes the emotion out of unexpected industry shifts. The Landscape of Senior Rehabilitation and Home Care: Regina Yockey demystifies the transition from hospital short-term rehab to home care, breaking down Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and explaining how private caregivers preserve independence. Proactive Planning vs. Crisis Mode: A moving discussion on why families must have difficult conversations early—touching on dementia progression, long-term care insurance, and overcoming the "guilt factor" before an emergency or a fall forces a sudden decision. The "Take Care Of" Clause & Instruction-Based Planning: Todd Marquardt explains how families can transition from mere "permission slip" legal planning to instruction-based planning, ensuring an elder's explicit wishes are honored and sibling conflicts are prevented. Sinners & Saints: A thoughtful segment exploring proportional justice alongside heartwarming, real-life stories of caregivers going above and beyond—using music, companionship, and deeply personalized care to uplift seniors. Key Takeaways Information vs. Action: We are drowning in knowledge, but financial and retirement success belongs to those who act on the best advice with an accountable team behind them. The Hidden Cost of "Flat Fees" & Advisor Ethics: A look at traditional industry practices of ranking clients, and why flat-fee financial models ensure every client gets the attention they deserve. Pre-Planning Protects Dignity: Waiting until an acute medical event occurs limits your choices; early legal documentation and home assessments keep seniors safer and independent longer. Instruction is Key to Legal Protection: Legal planning shouldn't just be about passing down assets after death; it must explicitly address disability, incapacity, and specific long-term care desires to prevent family fractures. -Sponsored by Marquardt Law Firm and Financial Planning HQ -Go to marquardtlawfirm.com and financialplanninghq.net Contact Information Featured in this Episode Marquardt Law Firm (Todd Marquardt): Call 210-530-4278 or visit marquardtlawfirm.com. Financial Planning HQ (Joseph Warren): Call 210-444-2128 for a complimentary 20-minute financial roadmap strategy session. Avenues Home Care (Regina Yockey): Call Regina directly at 830-832-0089 or the San Antonio office at 210-236-5582. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been one year since the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in an unprecedented move, dismissed all the members of its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), kicking off what would turn out to be a very concerning and busy year for infectious disease specialists.  We're going to recap this turbulent period – which includes a resurgence of measles, an unusually rough flu season, the emergence of a new COVID strain and outbreaks of hantavirus and Ebola – with Dr. William Schaffner, one of the country's most frequently quoted medical experts on infectious disease, vaccination, and public health. As a member of ACIP for decades, Dr. Schaffner brings unique insight into the dismantling of the committee and the distrust of vaccines that lies at the root of the changes. As he explains to Raise the Line host Lindsey Smith, while many vaccine critics are beyond reach, there are those he describes as vaccine hesitant that may be persuadable if the right approach is taken. “Beyond providing facts, we have to listen to them and respond to their concerns and make them feel comfortable. Information is fundamental, but behavior change only comes with a change in attitude.” Tune in for a wealth of wisdom and context that includes observations on: What's complicating containment of the Ebola outbreak; Challenges in public health communication in the current social media environment; What grade health authorities should get on their response to the hantavirus outbreak. Mentioned in this episode:Vanderbilt University School of Medicine If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Send us Fan MailGoogle is starting to answer home care questions for families before they ever click a website, and that shift changes everything about how we market, write, and respond. We walk through what “practical AI” really looks like for a home care agency that still wants to lead with empathy, trust, and real human guidance, not a cold automated experience.We share how we're using AI for website development and content writing as a first draft, then tightening it with human review so it doesn't sound generic, miss local details, or overpromise. We dig into the questions families ask most often like home care cost, payment options, and whether Medicare or Medicaid pays for home care and explain why your site needs clear, easy-to-quote answers. You'll also hear why TLDR summaries, structured FAQ pages, and better long-tail keyword content can improve visibility in Google AI Overviews and other AI search tools, helping your agency get referenced first.Then we get hands-on with AI chat for home care websites: how it can respond instantly after hours, capture inquiry details, and forward full chat transcripts to the right person on your team. We lay out the guardrails that matter most including no medical advice, no pricing quotes, no caregiver availability promises, and clear emergency messaging. Finally, we talk about AI phone answering and where it may fit best as overflow support and call routing, plus why you should start small, test carefully, and keep humans in the loop.Subscribe for more practical home care marketing and sales training, share this with an agency owner who's curious about AI, and leave a review with the biggest question you want AI to help you handle.Continuum Mastery Circle IntroVisit our website at https://asnhomecaremarketing.comGet Your 11 Free Home Care Marketing Guides: https://bit.ly/homecarerev

Revenue cycle management has long been a cornerstone of financial success in home health, but what if there was a way to connect revenue, capacity, margin, and cash flow into one complete picture? In this episode of Home Health Revealed, host Hannah Vale sits down with Victoria Kuklina and Alex Shekaroff, founders of FinHealth, to discuss the emerging concept of Profit Cycle Management (PCM). Drawing from decades of experience in healthcare finance, operations, and technology, Victoria Kuklina and Alex Shekaroff explain how PCM helps agencies move beyond measuring performance to understanding the drivers behind it. Together, they explore how home health organizations can gain greater visibility into their financial operations, identify hidden revenue and profit leakage, improve accountability across departments, and make more informed decisions about growth, staffing, and cash flow. They also share the story behind FinHealth and how their platform is helping agencies turn complex data into actionable insights. Whether you're focused on financial stability, operational efficiency, or sustainable growth, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what it takes to build a stronger healthcare organization in today's evolving landscape. Home Health Revealed is proudly hosted by HealthRev Partners- your tech-enabled, people-led revenue cycle management partner! Chapters (00:00:03) - Pcm: Profit Cycle Management in Home Care(00:01:11) - Victoria and Alex's Personal Capital Management(00:05:01) - Profit Cycle Management(00:09:35) - FinHealth Agency's Profit Cycle Management Platform(00:13:27) - Pricing and Accountability in Home Healthcare(00:16:15) - Finn Health's Home Health Innovation

"Do nothing for us without us." According to today's guest Robyn Bussey, that operating principle is the basis for effective community health work. "You don't go into a community and dictate. You go and listen and trust and be a partner," she adds. As you'll learn in this enlightening conversation, Bussey is following that approach in her current work as Just Health Director at the Partnership for Southern Equity, an Atlanta-based nonprofit advancing racial equity and shared prosperity across the South.  On this episode of Raise the Line from Elsevier, Bussey provides illuminating  examples of community-rooted work in South Fulton County and rural Georgia, and explains why community health workers may be the most underutilized asset in addressing health disparities. This wide-ranging interview with host Michael Carrese also explores: Bussey's candid perspective on what happened to the surge of interest in health equity that occurred during COVID; Why life expectancy gains in many Southern states have lagged behind the rest of the country; Her advice to students and early-career clinicians about where they're needed most.   Mentioned in this episode:  Partnership for Southern Equity If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

On this episode of Guest Commentary, an advocate for people with disabilities sees Pennsylvanians losing their independence because of PA's gaunt reimbursement rates

In this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on changes to the bill that's meant to fight Medicaid fraud and more. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about all of the big political stories of the past week. Plus, we tell you why a bill to raise the state's minimum age to be married to 18 years old, legislation that no one is publicly opposing, is stalled in the legislature.

Send us Fan MailYour phone is your front door, and families decide whether to trust you fast. We talk about the moment a stressed adult child calls looking for help for mom or dad and how a rushed “hello” can quietly kill a referral that could have turned into months of care. When most home care leads come in by phone, phone answering is not reception work. It's home care marketing, intake, and trust-building all at once.We break down the essentials of home care phone etiquette that actually move the needle: answering live whenever possible, stating your agency name and your name, slowing down so callers can understand you, and using active listening so people don't feel brushed off after telling their story for the tenth time. We also get specific about holds and transfers, including the small habit that changes everything: asking permission and explaining what you're doing before you put someone on hold.Then we shift to the systems that prevent follow-up failure. We talk voicemail expectations after hours, why complicated phone trees drive hang-ups, and how to use a call champion, a simple checklist, or a CRM to capture the right details and ensure timely callbacks. You'll hear why mystery shopping your own agency is one of the fastest ways to improve conversion rate, plus a few wild real-world call stories that prove training can't be optional.If you want more inquiries to turn into starts and you want callers to feel calm, heard, and confident, this conversation gives you a clear standard you can share with your whole team. Subscribe, share this with your scheduler or intake coordinator, and leave a review with your best tip for answering the phone under pressure.Continuum Mastery Circle IntroVisit our website at https://asnhomecaremarketing.comGet Your 11 Free Home Care Marketing Guides: https://bit.ly/homecarerev

As concerns escalate about the deadly Ebola virus outbreak in Africa, we bring you the unique insights of Dr. Peter Piot, a renowned microbiologist who co-discovered the virus 50 years ago during the first recorded outbreak of the disease. His on-the-ground account of that crisis was provided to us in April before the current outbreak was declared, but it contains valuable historical perspective and shares lessons learned that he carried forward in his consequential career.  “What I saw from the beginning is the most important thing is to listen to people and that you need to act fast to save lives, before you have the evidence you would like to have.”    He followed his contributions on Ebola by diving into the fight against HIV/AIDS, eventually reshaping global response in leadership roles at the World Health Organization and United Nations. As he shares with host Lindsey Smith, the learnings in that case were more pragmatic than scientific. “We had to redefine HIV/AIDS not as a medical problem but as an economic and security problem in order to get it on the political agenda.”  Tune in for a fascinating episode that takes you from the gritty frontlines of public health crises to the battles for funding and attention in the halls of power as Dr. Piot shares what it actually takes to move the world to respond effectively to health threats. Mentioned in this episode: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

The ongoing outbreak of hantavirus infections that originated with passengers on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius in April has generated concerns across the globe. This very rare occurrence has led to a number of deaths, required quarantining of passengers and prompted emergency responses from public health authorities in multiple countries.  On this episode of Raise the Line from Elsevier, we're tapping the expertise of a leading authority on the subject, Dr. Jamie Childs of Yale University, to provide you with a scientific understanding of hantaviruses and what level of threat is posed by this situation. In short, Dr. Childs believes this is not the start of a pandemic. “The Andes variant involved here is one of the most dangerous hantaviruses, but it is totally controllable with contact tracing.” This timely conversation with host Lindsey Smith is informed by Dr. Childs' decades of hantavirus research as well as learnings from his role leading the CDC's environmental investigation during the landmark 1993 hantavirus outbreak in the Four Corners region of the American Southwest. And be sure to stay tuned to hear his concerns about the factors complicating containment of the current Ebola outbreak in East Africa. Note: this conversation was recorded on May 19th, 2026. Mentioned in this episode: Yale School of Public Health Yale Institute for Global Health If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Send us Fan MailThe first day of service is where home care agencies either earn trust or create doubt, and it happens faster than most teams expect. We break down what a great start of care actually looks like, using real field lessons from years in home care sales, operations, and private pay growth. If you've ever had a brand-new caregiver paired with a brand-new client and held your breath, this conversation gives you a practical plan that reduces risk and protects your reputation. We talk through why sending someone from the office on day one should be the standard, not the exception. We cover the problems that show up at the door: caregiver no-shows, late arrivals from getting lost, sudden changes like “walker” turning into “wheelchair,” surprise pets and allergies, and questions that caregivers should never have to answer about billing, holiday pay, or policy. We also show how a warm, confident introduction helps the client feel safe inviting a stranger into their home and helps the caregiver feel supported instead of alone. From there, we get tactical: how to walk the care plan without “training on the client's dime,” how to tour the home respectfully while verifying safety, and what to check for bathing setup, mobility access, supplies, and emergency contacts. We also share simple time management coaching that prevents unfinished laundry and last-minute chaos on short shifts, plus why witnessing transfers can stop injuries and complaints before they start. We wrap with what to do when caregivers change and how to handle 24-hour home care handoffs so knowledge transfers cleanly and the care plan stays accurate. If this helped, subscribe for more home care marketing and operations playbooks, share it with a teammate, and leave a quick review so more agency owners and leaders can find us.Continuum Mastery Circle IntroVisit our website at https://asnhomecaremarketing.comGet Your 11 Free Home Care Marketing Guides: https://bit.ly/homecarerev

We mark National Mental Health Awareness Month on this episode by tapping the expertise of Dr. Steve Strakowski, an internationally recognized expert in bipolar disorder, who has spent decades studying the neurobiology and treatment of mood conditions while pushing just as hard on the structural barriers that keep effective treatments out of reach for more than half the people who need them. In this conversation with Raise the Line from Elsevier host Michael Carrese, Dr. Strakowski explains why access, not science, is now the biggest obstacle to improving mental health outcomes. He also addresses the heavy toll society pays for underfunding mental health prevention and treatment programs. “The money is spent eventually, but in the most expensive places like emergency rooms and prisons, and there is the human cost of suffering and suicides." This important discussion also covers: The persistent problem of Black patients presenting with mania being misdiagnosed with schizophrenia;  Why he describes bipolar disorder as a reward-processing illness;  The emerging therapies he finds encouraging. Mentioned in this episode:Indiana University School of Medicine If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast