9 people to watch in Nashville business in 2022
Nashville Business Journal, January 14, 2021 If 2021 taught us anything, it’s that it will take more than Covid to derail Nashville’s growth. Here are…
Risky Business: Why Contessa Takes on Risk to Treat Patients at Home
No risk, no reward. Find out why Contessa’s financial model assumes risk, benefitting our patients, provider partners and payer affiliates.
“I got the same results I would have if I was in the hospital, but I was home.”
When Cliff had trouble breathing, his wife took him to the emergency department at his local hospital. The nearly 80-year-old lives with claustrophobia and was…
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
Home Health Care News, December 5, 2021 America’s biggest health care companies continue to focus on home-based care and aging in place. That includes CVS…
Hospitals Without Walls Waivers are Working. Let’s Make Them Permanent.
For years, healthcare slowly marched into the future. Telehealth and alternative sites of care steadily gained acceptance and improved experiences, outcomes, and bottom lines, but failed to break into the mainstream. That changed in 2020 and the march became a sprint.
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