Contessa
Position Spotlight: Software Engineer
“What inspires me to come to work every day is the satisfaction of doing something I really enjoy and the feeling that I’m doing it for a purpose that helps people and has a positive effect on the world.”
– Nathan, Contessa Software Engineer
The Boss: He’s no Spine Surgeon, but Travis Messina was Always Destined for Health Care
Nashville Business Journal, January 8, 2021 Eight years ago, Travis Messina left the world of investment banking for Vanguard Health Systems, under the leadership of Nashville…
COVID Spurs Families to Shun Nursing Homes, a Shift That Appears Long Lasting
Wall Street Journal, December 21, 2020 Fearing infection and isolation, relatives are turning to home care as new services make that option more possible for…
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Gudibanda, Marshfield Clinic Health System Home Recovery Care
“This morning I saw one of our patients sitting in her living room during televideo rounding. She was wrapped under a favorite blanket and watching TV. She said, ‘Doc, whatever you are doing, you are doing it well.’ I felt like I was sitting right there beside her. I never imagined connecting this personally with patients virtually. It makes the whole experience worth it.”
“Hospitalization at Home Got Me into the Rhythm of Taking Care of Myself”
William Davenport built his career as a dancer. Using his body as an instrument, it was concerning when health issues started slowing down the 73-year-old performer. After many visits to the hospital, he was sent home with Hospitalization at Home. He hasn’t made a trip back to the ER since.
Marshfield Clinic Expands Home Recovery Care to Minocqua, Weston
MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Clinic Health System and Contessa Health, the nation’s leading operator of hospital-level care in the home, are expanding Home Recovery Care services…
Gist Healthcare Daily
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expands its ‘Hospital Without Walls’ program to pay for hospital-level care in the home. As Travis Messina, CEO of hospital-at-home company Contessa, says staff will still be the limiting factor for how much hospitals can increase bed capacity.
CMS Launches ‘Unprecedented’ Hospital-at-Home Strategy to Manage Latest COVID-19 Surge
In an effort to increase hospital capacity amid the current COVID-19 surge, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Wednesday announced “unprecedented” flexibilities around providing hospital-level care for patients in their homes.
Hospitals Can Care for Medicare Patients at Home in Pandemic
ABC News, November 25, 2020 Hospitals will be allowed to care for Medicare patients in their own homes during the pandemic under a government program…
Position Spotlight: Virtual Care Unit Recovery Care Coordinator
“I love telling people what I do for a living. Hospital level of care at the comfort of your own home… with follow up after discharge. Sounds really good to me!”
– Alex, VCU Recovery Care Coordinator
Physician Spotlight: Bringing Care Home
Nashville Medical News, November 12, 2020 Managing the health of chronically ill patients is an ongoing challenge, but it’s one Mark Montoney, MD, MBA, is…
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Seth, Allegheny Health Home Recovery Care
“I believe in Home Recovery Care because it’s good for the health system and it is good for the patient. With HRC, patients receive continuity of care and a full complement of inpatient hospital services in the comfort of their own home. Physicians appreciate the workflow ease and the reduced pressure of discharging patients. Patients are happy and physicians are happy. It’s a win for everyone.”