Katie Lawson
Amedisys Goes Full-Speed Ahead on New JV Strategy
Hospice News, June 16, 2022 Amedisys (NASDAQ: AMED) is fired up for more hospital joint ventures, a new area of focus for the Baton Rouge,…
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Jessica Embrescia, Allegheny Health Network
Dr. Jessica Embrescia, a SNFist with Allegheny Health Network (AHN), is passionate about providing specialized care to seniors. She began her work as a general…
Contessa Health CEO: Managed Care Strategy Will Separate the ‘Haves and the Have Nots’
Home Health Care News, June 7, 2022 The ability to deliver higher-acuity care in the home is now table stakes. That’s especially true for health…
Contessa acquisition paying unexpected dividends to Amedisys
McKnight’s Home Care, June 7, 2022 Amedisys President and CEO Chris Gerard told investors Monday the company’s acquisition last year of hospital-at-home firm Contessa could…
How the Amedisys-Contessa Roadmap Has Changed Since the Acquisition Last Year
Home Health Care News, June 6, 2022 When Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED) purchased Contessa Health, it touted the acquisition as a future-facing move that would…
Position Spotlight: Lead Recovery Care Coordinator
Jaimie Stevens worked in several nursing positions over the last seven years before landing at Contessa in the position she is most passionate about. When…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: What Nursing Homes Should Consider When Diving into SNF-at-Home
Skilled Nursing News, May 23, 2022 Nursing home executives are increasingly exploring what it would take to start a SNF-at-home program, at a time when…
Amedisys Chairman Paul Kusserow: Contessa Health put us in a ‘whole new league’
Nashville Business Journal, May 16, 2022 Contessa Health for $250 million, the company said it planned to “invest meaningfully” in Contessa’s growth. Nearly one year later,…
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Michael Hake, Dignity Health
When a pleasant 60-year-old gentleman was admitted to the hospital with a debilitating case of cellulitis to his right leg, he knew it would be…
Position Spotlight: Director of Clinical Program Development
Jillian’s professional experience includes training and education, EMR implementation and support, physician relations, and program development. She completed her undergraduate degree in Healthcare Administration at…
High-Acuity Care Opportunities, Workforce Shortages Guide Amedisys’ M&A, JV Strategies
Home Health Care News, April 18, 2022 As a company, Amedisys delivers a number of offerings, including home health, hospice, personal care and high-acuity care…
“I thank everyone for letting me be included in this program.”
When Joseph started having pain in his inner thigh, he knew something was wrong. Since he couldn’t put any weight on his leg, he decided…