Contessa, an Amedisys company, is the leading partner for Comprehensive Care at Home delivering Recovery Care, Rehabilitation Care & Palliative Care at Home.| Contessa Health
Meet Michele Mitchell, an Admissions Partner who works remotely in Contessa’s Virtual Care Unit. In her role, Michele collaborates closely with several of Contessa’s partner health systems — screening patients for eligibility and supporting Recovery Care Coordinators throughout the admissions process. With a background in social work and discharge planning across both hospital and home…| Contessa Health
When a serious medical diagnosis leads to frequent trips to the hospital and worrisome complications, it can be stressful for not just the patient, but their family as well. Marshfield Clinic Health System patient Bonnie discovered this in April when atrial fibrillation (AFib) landed her in the emergency room not once, but twice. “I had… The post “This was more intensive than home care.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
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Meet Elise Allen, a Patient Service Specialist who brings adaptability, dedication and a whole lot of heart to her role supporting Contessa’s Palliative Care programs. She plays a vital behind-the-scenes role, helping patients access care when and where they need it. Working remotely from New Mexico, Elise provides essential coordination for teams across the country.… The post Employee Spotlight: Elise Allen, Patient Service Specialist appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Home Health Care News | June 10, 2025 Alternative models of care in the home are changing how healthcare is delivered, with organizations prioritizing hospital at home and programs like Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Hear from industry leaders including our Acting President and Chief Medical Officer Robert Moskowitz, MD, MBA on…| Contessa Health
Pittsburg Post-Gazette | May 25, 2025 Join the Pittsburg Post-Gazette as they spotlight Contessa partner Allegheny Health Network in a patient story that shares how Rehabilitation Care at Home offers unique, high-quality skilled nursing care for patients in the comfort of their own homes. See why 99% of patients offered the program accept, with the… The post Pittsburg Post-Gazette: Skilled nursing at home program grows in popularity appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Sierra, Director of Recovery Care at Home, and learn more about her role and the unique culture at Contessa.| Contessa Health
Palliative care is not often thought of as a long-term option for managing patients’ health concerns, but Louie, a regular visitor to the Henry Ford Health system, has learned otherwise over the past year. In June of 2024, Louie enrolled in Henry Ford’s Palliative Care at Home, a program that helps people with chronic and… The post “I really think it’s good if you want to get involved in your care.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Join Randy to find out how Home Recovery Care helped him heal at home thanks to Prisma Health's hospital-at-home program.| Contessa Health
Meet Christine Santos, MS, ANP-BC, ACHPN, CCRN-K, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) with Contessa partner Mount Sinai Health System in New York. Christine was recently recognized by a co-worker who shared, “She is the kind of nurse practitioner I would want for myself or my own family — compassionate, collaborative, incredibly knowledgeable and always going… The post Employee Spotlight: Christine Santos, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
The interdisciplinary team is an important component of value-based palliative care. Join us to learn how the team helps improve outcomes.| Contessa Health
US News & World Report | March 3, 2025 Advanced healthcare at home is a benefit to patients and health systems alike, and “SNF at home” care is yet another way to bring that care directly to people in their homes. Read this latest article from US News & World Report, and hear how Contessa…| Contessa Health
Meet Bec Pearce, an Acute Care Registered Nurse (ACRN) with Contessa partner Mount Sinai in New York City. Bec is an integral part of a team of caregivers who are making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Known for his compassion and patient-first approach, Bec provides empathetic care, tirelessly… The post Employee Spotlight: Bec Pearce, Acute Care Registered Nurse appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Each year, Spirit of Excellence Awards are presented by our parent company, Amedisys, to select employees who demonstrate exceptional caregiving support to the field and display Amedisys’ core values, which include service, passion, integrity, respect, innovation and talent. Our 2024 Patient Support Services Professional of the Year was presented to Taylor Spencer, a Care Partner… The post SPIRIT of Excellence Award: Patient Support Services Professional of the Year appeared first on Cont...| Contessa Health
Each year, Spirit of Excellence Awards are presented by our parent company, Amedisys, to select employees who demonstrate exceptional caregiving support to the field and display Amedisys’ core values, which include service, passion, integrity, respect, innovation and talent. Our 2024 Manager or Director of the Year award was presented to Christina Atwood-Lee, RN, a Clinical… The post SPIRIT of Excellence Award: Manager or Director of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Each year, Spirit of Excellence Awards are presented by our parent company, Amedisys, to select employees who demonstrate exceptional caregiving support to the field and display Amedisys’ core values, which include service, passion, integrity, respect, innovation and talent. Our 2024 Clinical Support Professional of the Year award was presented to Maritza Ross, a Community Health… The post SPIRIT of Excellence Award: Clinical Support Professional of the Year appeared first on Contessa H...| Contessa Health
Even when you have a positive outlook on life, sometimes you need an extra boost. Although active in his older years, Mark found himself in the hospital for heart bypass surgery and discovered he would need to spend some time recovering and regaining strength after the procedure. He had a couple of options — transition… The post “This program is fantastic. It makes you accountable for your success.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Each year, Spirit of Excellence Awards are presented by our parent company, Amedisys, to select employees who demonstrate exceptional caregiving support to the field and display Amedisys’ core values, which include service, passion, integrity, respect, innovation and talent. Our 2024 Acute Care Registered Nurse of the Year Award was presented to Sandra Moloney, BSN, RN,… The post SPIRIT of Excellence Award: Acute Care Registered Nurse of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Each year, Spirit of Excellence Awards are presented by our parent company, Amedisys, to select employees who demonstrate exceptional caregiving support to the field and display Amedisys’ core values, which include service, passion, integrity, respect, innovation and talent. Our 2024 Advanced Practice Provider of the Year award was presented to Caitlin Lucas, FNP-C, a Palliative… The post SPIRIT of Excellence Award: Advanced Practice Provider of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Each year, Spirit of Excellence Awards are presented by our parent company, Amedisys, to select employees who demonstrate exceptional caregiving support to the field and display Amedisys’ core values, which include service, passion, integrity, respect, innovation and talent. Our 2024 Recovery Care Coordinator of the Year award was presented to Morgan-Ruth Moore, BSN, RN, a… The post SPIRIT of Excellence Award: Recovery Care Coordinator of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Each year, we take some time to reflect on the ongoing growth of our models of care at home, and 2024 was no exception to the continued success of Comprehensive Care at Home. In 2024, Contessa saw a shift in how health systems view their goals around bringing advanced care home to patients. Over time,… The post Comprehensive Care at Home in 2025 and Beyond appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Home Healthcare News | January 3, 2025 Contessa’s Senior VP & National Medical Director, Michael Nottidge, MD, MPH, MBA, joined senior leadership from joint venture partner Allegheny Health Network to discuss the success of our Rehabilitation Care at Home program with Home Healthcare News. Heralded as a successful and financially viable model of care for… The post Home Healthcare News: Home Recovery Care Plus Shows Value Of Hospital- And SNF-At-Home With Expanded Model appeared first on C...| Contessa Health
Home Healthcare News | January 2, 2025 As 2024 came to a close, Contessa’s Chief Medical Officer, Robert Moskowitz, MD, MBA, sat down with Home Healthcare News for an exclusive interview about the company’s standout performance as “One of the best examples of success when it comes to alternative care models within the home.” In… The post Home Healthcare News: Inside the Future of Contessa Health and High-Acuity Care at Home appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Dawn Black, Director of Clinical Operations with Contessa’s Palliative Care at Home program with partner Henry Ford Health. Dawn was recently promoted to this role in recognition of her outstanding service as a clinical manager with the program. We asked her to share some details about herself and her role here at Contessa, and… The post Employee Spotlight: Dawn Black, Director of Clinical Operations, Palliative Care at Home appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Over the past few months, many conversations have taken place between stakeholders in the hospital-at-home industry and the federal government, all aimed at reaching a conclusion about the future of reimbursement for the program via the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). One key discussion on the table is whether the Acute Hospital Care at… The post The Five-Year Roadmap for Hospital at Home appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Hana, a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) with Contessa partner Henry Ford Health. Hana was recently nominated for an MVP Moment by her manager, who shared, “She models excellence in all that she does and continuously goes above and beyond for our program and patients.” She’s described as a problem solver, resourceful and compassionate… The post Employee Spotlight: Hana Bazzi, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
HME Business | October 22, 2024 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver is set to expire at the end of December, and Contessa’s Chief Medical Officer, Robert Moskowitz, MD, MBA, joined the HME Business FUTURE conference in Nashville this August along with other hospital-at-home leaders to discuss… The post HME Business: Despite Its Resounding Success Story, A Major Opportunity for HME Companies Is in Danger of Going Away appeared first on Co...| Contessa Health
Brianna Sieber, PA-C had been a hospitalist advanced practice provider for about five years when work-life balance as a new mom prompted her to consider new job opportunities. That’s when she found a position listed with Allegheny Health Network’s Home Recovery Care program. Initially, Brianna explains, “I thought I’d be helping patients transition home after… The post Provider Spotlight: Brianna Sieber, PA-C appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Healthcare It Today | October 15, 2024 Contessa’s Regional Medical Director, Jay Mathur, MD, shares his insights on hospital at home with Healthcare IT Today in this guest article, taking a closer look at what health systems should consider when building this model of care. Read the article here. The post Healthcare IT Today: Effective and Lasting Hospital-at-Home Solutions Require Intentional Innovation and Design appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
After a recent procedure at Marshfield Medical Center, Clarence, a retired dentist, found himself back home sooner than would be expected. Thanks to the Marshfield Clinic Home Recovery Care program, Clarence was able to receive hospital-level care in his home, rather than in a hospital bed. Clarence was one of several eligible patients recently sent… The post “Familiarity of surroundings increases the healing process.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Palliative Care News | September 27, 2024 As palliative care models continue to grow and attract interest from both health systems and payers as a viable approach to improve value-based outcomes, Contessa’s Palliative Care at Home remains at the forefront of the industry. Per Dr. Gavin Baumgardner, National Medical Director for Palliative Care: “We have… The post Palliative Care News: Inside Palliative Care at Contessa’s Health System Joint Ventures appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
On December 31st, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) waiver for the Acute Hospital Care at Home program will expire. Extended at the end of 2022, the program has continued to show success, and now industry leaders, policymakers, patient advocates and other stakeholders are coming together in the months leading up to… The post Advancing Hospital at Home with an Extension to the Acute Hospital Care at Home Waiver appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
When Taylor’s grandmother, Mabel, began having increased health complications, she followed a pattern that many older adults experience: she began visiting the hospital more frequently. A cancer survivor, at first the family was concerned that her cancer had returned as she began to lose her appetite and sometimes vomit. After several hospital stays, there wasn’t… The post “It just helped everything, because it got us all on one page.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Kelsea, a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) with Contessa partner Allegheny Health Network (AHN). We asked Kelsea to share some details about herself and her role here at Contessa, and we hope you enjoy learning more just as much as we did! All about me Kelsea graduated from Penn State University College of Nursing in… The post Employee Spotlight: Kelsea Haibach, Recovery Care Coordinator appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
As hospital-level care has grown in the United States, many of Contessa’s partner providers like the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), who offer hospital care at home through their Comprehensive Care at Home program, have found that this approach offers special benefits to those living with dementia, helping them heal in a more familiar environment. … The post “I haven’t found anything they needed to do that couldn’t be done.” appeared first on Contessa...| Contessa Health
Amedisys | August 21, 2024 Today, Contessa Health, a subsidiary of Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED), announced they have been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. Under CMS’ Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE)… The post Contessa Selected by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Test Medicare Dementia Care Model appeared f...| Contessa Health
Meet Tara, a Team Lead Care Coordinator in our Palliative Care Virtual Care Unit (VCU). Tara was nominated for a spotlight by her manager, Donna, who shared that in her two years at Contessa, “Tara has been a great support to the other nocturnal nurses and the Palliative Team as we continue to grow and… The post Employee Spotlight: Tara Whiteside, Palliative Care VCU Team Lead Care Coordinator appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Modern Healthcare | August 13, 2024 In addition to publishing a new white paper on caregiver burden and health equity in hospital-at-home care, we recently spoke with Modern Healthcare about the importance of standards in caregiver screening and education. Contessa, a unit of Amedisys, has hospital partners that carefully screen family caregivers, said Caroline Rogers, vice president of… The post Modern Healthcare: Calls for family caregiver support escalate as home care grows appeared f...| Contessa Health
Delivering hospital care at home brings benefits to caregivers who face barriers when patients are admitted to a brick-and-mortar facility As we look towards a future where hospital-at-home care becomes a more permanent model, what are the impacts on caregiver burden and health equity, and what standards should the industry follow to ensure high-quality outcomes?… The post Improving Family Caregiver Burden and Health Equity With Hospital at Home appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Chronic illness can be especially challenging as we age, and for 89-year-old Robert, the end of 2023 seemed to be heading in the wrong direction. Diagnosed some time before with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), his symptoms of shortness of breath, cough and general weakness were impacting his quality of life. A few weeks before… The post “I so appreciate everything they’ve given me back.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
When asked what it’s like to practice advanced care at home, providers delivering care in hospital-at-home models often repeat a common theme: “it has brought back the art and science of medicine in my practice.” In many ways, delivering care at home is not a novel concept. As recently as 1930, as much as 40%… The post Improving the Art and Science of Medicine Through Hospital at Home appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
When Dr. Sean Drake was first introduced to the Henry Ford Care at Home program, he was working in a hospital clinic that had the goal of avoiding hospitalizations — making the hospital care at home program “a natural fit.” In the clinic, “We were managing patients remotely using telemedicine,” he explains, which made the… The post Provider Spotlight: Dr. Sean Drake, Henry Ford Care at Home appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
When the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) launched its Recovery Care at Home program to bring hospital-level care to patients’ homes, Travis was one of the first people to accept admission and return home to complete his hospital stay. Diagnosed with pneumonia, he says, “I was in the hospital, and I was anxious… The post “It wasn’t like they were working for the hospital, it’s like they were part of the family.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Just after Thanksgiving of last year, Laura found herself in the emergency room at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, struggling with the symptoms of a serious infection. “I felt feverish, my muscles ached and I just felt horrible,” she recalls. Unfortunately, she was already too familiar with feeling exactly this way —… The post “I got the exact same thing that I was getting in the hospital.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Haley, a Team Lead Care Coordinator with our Palliative Care at Home program based out of Tennessee. We asked Haley to share some details about herself and her role here at Contessa, and we hope you enjoy learning more just as much as we did! All about me Haley shares that she has been a… The post Employee Spotlight: Haley Allen, Team Lead Care Coordinator appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
More than ever, health systems are faced with capacity constraints: staffing shortages, a growing population of older patients with medical needs, a lack of available beds and more. For patients like Micheline, a 78-year-old resident of Manhattan, NY, this can mean long wait times for admission when visiting the hospital for emergent medical problems. In… The post “That is half of your recovery, to have kind people around you.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Holly, a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) in the Contessa Virtual Care Unit (VCU), which supports multiple partner health systems with virtual care for their Recovery Care at Home programs. We asked Holly to share some details about herself and her role here at Contessa, and we hope you enjoy learning more just as much… The post Employee Spotlight: Holly Warren, Recovery Care Coordinator appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
AMA Newswire | May 23, 2024 Marshfield Clinic Health System, in joint venture with Contessa, launched its Home Recovery Care program in 2016, making it an early adopter of hospital at home. This article in AMA Newswire takes a closer look at the program’s many successes, including its low readmission rates and high physician satisfaction.… The post AMA Newswire: Home-Recovery Program Leads to 44% Reduction in Readmission Rate appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Advance care planning has been part of healthcare for many decades, yet a surprisingly small percentage of adults in the United States have advance directives in place. According to a meta-analysis from 2017, only about 1 in 3 US adults have an advance directive for end-of-life care documented. People will most commonly document these advance… The post The Importance of Advance Care Planning in Palliative Care appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Sometimes journeys take an unexpected course, and for Janice, her path home from the hospital after an admission for hip surgery was anything but expected. Her daughter, Tammi, explains: “My mom had fallen on Halloween last year, and she ended up in the hospital and then spent five days in a skilled rehabilitation facility.” With… The post “This program was phenomenal.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Each day at Contessa, our nurses contribute to our unique models of comprehensive care in the home. Whether visiting patients in-person or via virtual care, providing leadership to our teams or functioning as admissions coordinators, our nurses have embraced our innovative, patient-centered approach and their team spirit and collaborative skills are routinely praised by both… The post In Their Own Words: Nurses at Contessa appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Taylor, a Care Partner with the Contessa’s Palliative Care at Home program. Taylor’s manager, Donna, asked us to feature him in our Employee Spotlight series in recognition of his dedication and care in his role with the program. We asked Taylor to share some details about himself and his role here at Contessa, and… The post Employee Spotlight: Taylor Spencer, Care Partner appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
ACEP Winter Newsletter | December 2023 In this edition of the American College of Emergency Physicians Section on Telehealth Newsletter, Contessa’s Senior Vice President and National Medical Director, Michael Nottidge, MD, MPH, MBA, shared his insights on hospital at home in their Spotlight Section, describing the benefits of this approach to virtual care. You can… The post American College of Emergency Physicians Section on Telehealth: Spotlight on Hospital at Home appeared first on Cont...| Contessa Health
The current success of Contessa’s Recovery Care at Home provides a window into the possibilities for hospital at home in the future As a pioneer in the hospital-at-home industry, Contessa’s unique insights offer guidance as key stakeholders work together to establish the long-term regulatory, staffing, payer and technology structures needed to continue this care model’s… The post The Path to a Permanent Model for Hospital at Home: A Look at the Success of Recovery Care at Home ...| Contessa Health
Meet Sierra, a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) with Contessa partner Henry Ford Health. Sierra was recently nominated for an “MVP Moment” spotlight within our parent company, Amedisys, for her extraordinary efforts in going above and beyond to ensure a patient received a working hospital bed during their stay with our Rehabilitation Care at Home program… The post Employee Spotlight: Sierra Brown, Recovery Care Coordinator appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Dr. Sangsoo Kim serves as a hospitalist at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and as part of his duties, he is also regularly a provider with their Home Recovery Care program. The program offers hospital-level care to eligible patients in the comfort of their own homes, and Dr. Kim says he’s… The post Provider Spotlight: Dr. Sangsoo Kim, Penn State Health appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Due to his health history, Rick is no stranger to hospital stays. Completely paralyzed below T5, he has learned to pay close attention to his body, watching for signs of any problems he might not have sensation of. So, when a large bump suddenly appeared on one hip, he promptly sought medical attention at Virginia… The post “The holiday would have been a lot lonelier at the hospital.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Bringing advanced healthcare to rural populations in their homes is improving outcomes and reducing healthcare disparities The post How One Rural Hospital Partnered with Contessa to Solve Barriers to Care Access appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Our 2023 Acute Care Registered Nurse of the Year Award was presented to Lawon Gardner, BSN, RN, an Acute Care Registered Nurse (ACRN) and Clinical Supervisor supporting our Recovery Care at Home program at Mount Sinai Health System in New York. Here are some of the wonderful things Lawon’s colleagues said about her in their… The post Spirit of Excellence Award: Acute Care Registered Nurse of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Florence and her daughter Joy are both very familiar with medical care. With 86-year-old Florence having retired from the nursing profession and Joy still practicing as a nurse, it was clear that something serious was happening for them to make a late-night trip to the emergency room at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical… The post “It put my mind at ease.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Our 2023 Home Recovery Care Director of the Year Award was presented to Jaimie Johnson, BSN, RN, PCCN, the Home Recovery Care Director supporting our hospital at home program at Allegheny Health Network in Pennsylvania. Here are some of the wonderful things Jaimie’s colleagues said about her in their nominations in support of her: “Jaimie… The post Spirit of Excellence Award: Home Recovery Care Director of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Healthcare is continuing to experience rapid shifts as we move into the new year, as several external factors have influenced care delivery. These include the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the growth of virtual care, skilled nursing facility closures and staffing constraints. Additionally, a continued focus on integrating value-based care into healthcare models… The post Why 2024 Will Be a Big Year for Care at Home appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Our 2023 Advanced Practice Provider of the Year Award was presented to Mary Alyson Carter, ACNP-BC, a nurse practitioner supporting our Palliative Care at Home program in Tennessee. Here are some of the wonderful things Mary’s colleagues said about her in their nominations in support of her: “Mary Alyson is always willing to help, encourage,… The post Spirit of Excellence Award: Advanced Practice Provider of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Palliative care is undergoing a transformation in the United States. Often thought of as synonymous with end-of-life care, providers and payers are beginning to understand that palliative care holds numerous benefits for those living with serious illness. Consequently, this is leading to a rapid increase in both community-based palliative care and a recognition that palliative… The post The Many Benefits of Value-Based Palliative Care appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Our 2023 Clinical Support Professional of the Year Award was presented to Nora Eades, LMSW-C, a clinical social worker with our Palliative Care at Home program through our partner Henry Ford Health. Here are some of the wonderful things Nora’s colleagues said about her in their nominations in support of her: “Nora is an experienced… The post Spirit of Excellence Award: Clinical Support Professional of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Palliative Care News | January 8, 2024 Interest is growing in palliative care programs, and our Vice President and National Medical Director of Primary and Palliative Care, Dr. Gavin Baumgardner, shares some insights on why in this latest piece from Palliative Care News. Read the full article here. The post Palliative Care News: Provider Partnerships Driving Palliative Care Growth appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Our 2023 Patient Support Professional of the Year Award was presented to Cheryl Russell, a Patient Care Navigator (PCN) working with our Virtual Care Unit. Here are some of the wonderful things Cheryl’s colleagues said about her in their nominations in support of her: “At the center of every patient and family interaction, Cheryl demonstrates… The post Spirit of Excellence Award: 2023 Patient Support Professional of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Stephanie is originally from northern Minnesota, where she graduated from high school in a little town called Aurora. She attended college at the University of Wisconsin to pursue a degree in exercise science and then went on to continue her education in occupational therapy. In 2014, Stephanie became a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) and… The post Position Spotlight: Recovery Partner appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Palliative Care News | December 13, 2023 Our Vice President and National Medical Director of Primary and Palliative Care, Dr. Gavin Baumgardner, sat down with Palliative Care News and discussed Contessa’s lessons learned in the risk-based palliative care space, as well as what we are doing to combat the challenges ahead and prepare for continued… The post Palliative Care News: Contessa’s Lessons Learned on Risk-Based Palliative Care appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Patients receiving chemotherapy often experience side effects that complicate the course of their treatment. In Barrie’s case, his first cycle of chemotherapy created a common problem: a weakened immune system. As a result, he found himself in the emergency room at his local hospital after the last day of his chemotherapy treatment for the week. … The post “It was an ideal choice and I’d definitely recommend it.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
While hospital medicine is a relatively new specialty, in the last nearly 30 years its practitioners have become a staple for acute patient care. Today, hospitalists’ roles are evolving by expanding their reach into patients’ homes. As home hospital models are becoming more widely adopted, more and more of these physicians are seeing new aspects… The post The Evolving Role of Virtual Hospitalists appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
If 2023 taught us anything, it’s that the culture of healthcare is shifting — home. In the past twelve months, Contessa has witnessed this shift across all our service lines, with both new and existing partnerships. Our innovative approach to healthcare at home has evolved from offering a singular hospital-at-home program to delivering the full… The post Why 2023 Was a Milestone Year for Comprehensive Healthcare at Home appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Palliative Care News | December 6, 2023 Contessa’s Vice President of Palliative Care Programs, Nikki Davis, DNP, ACHPN, recently weighed in on some questions from Palliative Care News about palliative care’s rapid expansion and how we’re overcoming challenges to scalability and growth in our palliative care services. Read more here. The post Palliative Care News: Palliative Care Leaders Expect Continued Growth, Labor and Reimbursement Headwinds in 2024 appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Since the increased adoption of advanced healthcare programs in the home, hundreds of hospitals across the country have offered hospital-level care in the home to their patients. Despite this, many eligible patients still haven’t encountered this novel concept. When these patients are introduced to the hospital at home model, they often have many questions before… The post 5 Tips for Introducing Patients to Hospital at Home appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
KARK 4 News | November 23, 2023 Our joint venture with partner health system the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently caught the attention of the local news after a veteran who was enrolled in the UAMS Comprehensive Care at Home program sang its praises. Listen to his story here. The post KARK 4 News: Veteran Benefits From UAMS Program Offering At Home Care appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Bringing advanced medical care home calls for a combination of in-person and virtual care, since caregivers cannot be physically present with patients 24/7 the same way they are in a facility. To help ensure safe care delivery, programs like Contessa’s suite of Comprehensive Care at Home services require a defined strategy for virtual care practices. … The post A Day in the Life of the Virtual Care Unit appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Palliative Care News | November 14, 2023 In this edition of Palliative Care News, Contessa’s Vice President of Palliative Care Programs, Nikki Davis, DNP, ACHPN explains why interest in palliative care programs is growing, and how Contessa helps health systems understand the many ways that palliative care benefits all stakeholders involved, including hospital leaders, community… The post Palliative Care News: How to ‘Sell’ Palliative Care to Health System Partners appeared first on Co...| Contessa Health
Having a health crisis is never convenient, but it often seems to happen at the worst possible time. This was the case for 88-year-old Toby, who was traveling out of state with his wife Olga. Often struggling with chronic health issues because of his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam, he is a… The post “This was the most pleasant hospitalization we’ve ever encountered.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Melanie graduated from Utah State University in 2018 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Prior to that, she has worked in healthcare as a CNA and LPN and has always worked in a critical care setting. In 2019, Melanie got married and moved to Arizona, where she worked at Honor Health. She… The post Position Spotlight: Acute Care Registered Nurse appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
The rapid growth of the continuum of healthcare in the home since the COVID-19 pandemic is testament to the success of this approach to care. Delivering high-quality medical care in the home environment has required innovation in treatment approaches, technology and workflows. Especially in the case of high-acuity and post-acute care, it has also required… The post Promoting Better Clinicians Through Care at Home appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
The rise of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic came out of absolute necessity, and with that rise came rapid advances in how, where, how often and whether telehealth is used to deliver healthcare. In the short few years since the pandemic, it has become ubiquitous and is now in high demand by patients, who have… The post Why Telehealth is a Win for Providers appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Christina lives in a small west Texas town not far from where she grew up. She attended Cisco College after high school and earned her licensed vocational nurse (LVN) title. After working as an LVN in critical care, emergency rooms and home health for 14 years, she returned to school and obtained her registered nurse… The post Position Spotlight: Virtual Care Unit Manager appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
It is fair to say that in the United States today, there is an epidemic of loneliness and isolation affecting a substantial number of adults. In fact, early in 2023 the United States Surgeon General issued an advisory addressing what it calls a “public health crisis” due to the impacts of loneliness on physical and… The post Reducing Isolation and Loneliness with Care at Home appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Gist Healthcare | September 18, 2023 In Part 2 of Gist Healthcare’s podcast coverage of hospital-at-home, Dr. Rob Moskowitz shared some insights on reimbursement for this model of care, and the logistics of staffing and scalability. You can listen to the full podcast here. The post Gist Healthcare: Continuing the Conversation: Contessa CMO Rob Moskowitz on the Future of Hospital-at-Home appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Gist Healthcare | September 11, 2023 Contessa’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rob Moskowitz, recently sat down with Gist Healthcare for their podcast Gist Healthcare Daily to discuss the promising future of hospital-at-home programs, and what’s needed to ensure their continued success. Listen to the podcast here. The post Gist Healthcare: Discussing Hospital-at-Home with Contessa Health CMO Rob Moskowitz appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Generally healthy at age 60, Luis has never been admitted to the hospital for care. That’s why he was a bit concerned when he needed to make a trip to the ER at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI due to urinary retention. His history of prostate issues had been managed by his urologist up… The post “The great thing was that I was able to stay in my own bed, in my own house.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Home Health Care News | September 5, 2023 The full continuum of healthcare services available at home continues to expand nationwide, and Contessa’s parent company, Amedisys, is at the forefront of this innovative approach. In August, at Home Health Care News’ FUTURE Conference in Nashville, Tenn., Amedisys’ Chief Strategy Officer, Nick Muscato, explained why Amedisys… The post Home Health Care News: How Amedisys, Walgreens and Intermountain Health are Building 360-Degree Home-Based C...| Contessa Health
It might seem difficult for clinicians to monitor patients 24/7 outside of a traditional clinical setting, but advancements in technology are enabling providers to be engaged and vigilant at any hour, day or night. It’s known as remote patient monitoring (RPM), and even though it’s existed for years, it has only recently become a vital… The post Remote Patient Monitoring: Vital Tools for Providers appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Nursing shortages have been a national topic of discussion for many years and continue to dominate healthcare circles. A high-burnout profession driven to new extremes during the COVID-19 pandemic, the field of nursing lost an estimated 100,000 nurses post-pandemic, according to a survey by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing—with 41% of those… The post How Unique Care in the Home Reduces Nursing Burnout appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Care-at-home treatment models have taken root and rapidly expanded in scope in the past few years, accelerated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been estimated that as much as 25% of the cost of care for Medicare’s fee-for-service (FFS) and Medicare Advantage (MA) patients could shift from facilities to the home by… The post Lessons From a Joint Venture Approach to Care at Home appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
As part of its Comprehensive Care at Home, Contessa provides nursing staff for in-home visits to patients in various regional settings nationwide. In the New York City (NYC) market, the urban landscape creates a unique set of transportation and parking challenges for nurses. To overcome these challenges and create a practical solution for nurses to… The post Contessa and Nursing Innovation: Helping Nurses Commute in NYC appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Alyssa Bernstein, CRNP is an advanced practice provider (APP) and the clinical manager of the Home Recovery Care program at Allegheny Health Network’s Jefferson Hospital. When she graduated as a nurse practitioner in 2021, she was excited to join the innovative program. In her role, she is responsible for identifying patients who qualify for the… The post Provider Spotlight: Alyssa Bernstein, CRNP, Allegheny Health Network appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Fortune | August 11, 2023 Healthcare at home has continued to grow post-pandemic, and Fortune magazine recently took a look at the reasons behind the demand for hospital-at-home programs and why a sustainable reimbursement structure is a hot topic right now. “You’ve got proven outcomes and proven points that this can work…It has become a… The post Fortune: America turned to hospital-at-home programs during the pandemic–but their stunning success calls for a permanent fix appeared fi...| Contessa Health
Modern Healthcare | July 27, 2023 Uncertainty surrounding Medicare reimbursement for hospital-at-home services isn’t necessarily a deterrent to launching this innovative model of care. In a recent article, Modern Healthcare highlighted how many home health agencies and senior living companies are still pursuing hospital-at-home, aided by value-based reimbursement structure though participating payers. It’s an approach… The post Modern Healthcare: Payment Concerns Not Stopping Hospital-a...| Contessa Health
Michaelyn grew up in a small town in southern Illinois. She attended Murray State University where she received her bachelor’s degree from the College of Business. After graduation, she accepted a position at a substance use and behavioral health agency as a communications specialist, partnering with hospitals to improve a patient’s overall health through integrated… The post Position Spotlight: Senior Marketing Specialist appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Hospital-level care in the home has gained popularity in the United States following a surge in health systems building programs to provide this care delivery option during the COVID-19 pandemic. Already widely in use in some healthcare systems overseas, these hospital-at-home programs have a proven track record of improved patient outcomes. In the past handful… The post How Hospital at Home Can Improve Patient Outcomes appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
When Leslie arrived at the ER at Prisma Baptist Easley Hospital in February in need of care, she didn’t know the lasting positive impact it would have on her health and sense of well-being. Rather than stay in the hospital for the full length of her care, after a short stay Leslie was offered admission… The post “I’d do it again— in a heartbeat.” appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Dr. Kamia Thakur is a hospitalist and the Medical Director of Penn State Health’s Home Recovery Care program in Hershey, PA. The joint venture with Contessa was launched in June of 2022. Dr. Thakur recalls her initial introduction to the concept when the health system recruited its physicians to help with the program. “I was… The post Provider Spotlight: Dr. Kamia Thakur, Penn State Health appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Hospice News | May 25, 2023 This article is sponsored by Netsmart and based on a discussion with Anthony Spano, Director of Client Development at Netsmart and Nikki Davis, Vice President of Palliative Care Programs at Contessa Health. The conversation took place on April 20, 2023, during the Hospice News Palliative Care Conference. Read the full… The post Fireside Chat with Contessa and Netsmart appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health