Contessa Achieves HITRUST CSF® Certification to Manage Risk and Improve Security Posture
Contessa, an Amedisys company, has strict cyber security measures protecting patients, employees and partners. The high-acuity care at home operator has received national recognition by earning HITRUST CSF® Certification by HITRUST, the Health Information Trust Alliance.
HITRUST CSF® Certification demonstrates that the organization’s infrastructure protects patient and provider information and have met key regulations and industry-defined requirements and are appropriately managing risk.
Provider Spotlight: Jesse Steffl, PA-C, Allegheny General Hospital Home Recovery Care
“There is a lot of promise. I have enjoyed partnering with Contessa and am excited for the future.”
Build or Buy? Three Things to Consider Before Starting a Hospital at Home Program
When integrating a home hospital care program at an existing health system, is it necessary to recreate the wheel and build your own from scratch? Contessa CEO Travis Messina explains.
Aetna Medicare CMO Outlines Aging-in-Place Agenda
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Hospitals Without Walls Waivers are Working. Let’s Make Them Permanent.
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Provider Spotlight: Dr. Phoebe Ling, Prisma Health Home Recovery Care
“This is a step in the right direction for healthcare, and I am grateful to be a part of it.”
Contessa Lands New Health System Partnership; Amedisys Expects Positive Profit Contributions by 2023
Home Health Care News, November 11, 2021 Contessa announced that it had partnered with Penn State Health, which has a footprint that spans across 29…
Penn State Health Partners with Highmark Health and Contessa to Launch Home Recovery Care, a new At-Home Option for Patients
Home Recovery Care provides hospital and skilled nursing-level care in the home, lowering costs and improving outcomes PITTSBURGH and HERSHEY, Pa. and NASHVILLE, Tenn. –…
Position Spotlight: Clinical Supervisor, Acute Care Registered Nurse
“I know I am making a difference every day because I believe the healing process begins with your environment and support system.” – Felicia, Clinical Supervisor, ACRN
Here’s Who Won the Entrepreneur Center’s NEXT Awards
Nashville Business Journal, October 27, 2021 A roundup of who was recognized at the 2021 Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s NEXT Awards including Contessa CEO Travis Messina….
Position Spotlight: Senior Director, IT Security
“Contessa is helping patients receive care in the comfort and safety of their home. My job is to make that care secure, which inspires me to come to work every day.” – Baskar, Senior Director, IT Security
New Contessa, Henry Ford Health System Venture to Offer Palliative Care
Hospice News, October 4, 2021 Contessa has launched a joint venture in Michigan with Henry Ford Health System to provide high-acuity home care services as…