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.
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
“It was the Best Care Ever”
When congestion and fever kept Richard from his regularly scheduled golf game, his wife Sue knew he was sick. They went to the Emergency Department at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield for the first of two visits where he tested positive for COVID-19. Richard was in and out of the hospital battling COVID-related pneumonia until they heard about Home Recovery Care, which is provided through a partnership with Contessa.
Surging COVID Cases and Rapidly Filling Hospitals
Progress Health, September 2021 Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, a key objective has been not overwhelming the health care system, specifically hospitals who are once again…
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Padma, Marshfield Clinic Health System Home Recovery Care
“This is a fantastic program for eligible patients. I believe that with Home Recovery Care, patients can feel better, sooner!”
Position Spotlight: Recovery Partner
“I love getting to know our patients by speaking with each of them on the days of their call cadence.” – Josh, Recovery Partner
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Weinberg, Allegheny Health Network Home Recovery Care
“I think there is nothing better than bringing the right care to patients at the right place and the right time. The HRC Plus program hits all those things.”
Position Spotlight: Payroll Manager
“I love the company and the people! I am proud of what our company does, and even though I’m not directly involved with patients, I know that Contessa is making a difference in their lives. I love the people I work with, not just my department but the whole team. When I first joined Contessa, I immediately felt like part of the family and each year the family gets bigger and bigger – it’s exciting!” – Kelly, Payroll Manager