Prioritizing Admission to Hospital at Home: A Smarter Pathway for Health Systems and Patients
As hospital-at-home continues to cement its role in helping health systems achieve high-quality outcomes and address capacity strain, a more complete picture is emerging of…
“I can’t think of one thing that could have been better in the hospital than at home.”
When a respiratory infection takes a turn for the worse, ending up in the emergency department (ED) can be overwhelming by itself, but it’s even…
Employee Spotlight: Michele Mitchell, Admissions Partner
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…
“This was more intensive than home care.”
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…
Leveraging Palliative Care at Home for Better Healthcare Outcomes
How Palliative Care Is Decreasing UnnecessaryHealthcare Utilization From Diagnosis to End of Life Palliative care has been on a path of steady growth in the…
Employee Spotlight: Elise Allen, Patient Service Specialist
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….
Home Health Care News: ‘It’s Going To Be The Expectation’: Alternative Care Models Reshape Home-Based Care
Home Health Care News | June 10, 2025 Alternative models of care in the home are changing how healthcare is delivered, with organizations prioritizing hospital…
Pittsburg Post-Gazette: Skilled nursing at home program grows in popularity
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…
Employee Spotlight: Sierra Brown, Director of Recovery Care at Home
Meet Sierra Brown, RN, Director of Recovery Care at Home (HRC Director) for Henry Ford Health’s Care at Home program. Sierra leads a dedicated team…
“I really think it’s good if you want to get involved in your care.”
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…
“It helped me to keep on track with what I needed to do.”
In 2024, 69-year-old Randy faced a challenging year. His history of heart disease emerged as a more serious concern beginning in May when he underwent…
Employee Spotlight: Christine Santos, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
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…