Anne Tumlinson Spills the Tea on Fixing Long-Term Care (and Why It’s So Hard)

Today on HITea With Grace, I was honored to sit down with the brilliant Anne Tumlinson—CEO of ATI Advisory and Founder of Daughterhood, a nonprofit community for family caregivers. Anne brings a unique blend of policy expertise, research insight, and personal passion to the conversation as we unpack the complexities of long-term care in America. From the broken financing system to where tech and innovation can (and can’t) help, Anne doesn’t hold back. She breaks down: Why solving the long-term care financing gap remains elusive—and why insurance has to be part of the solution. Where the private sector has stepped up (and stumbled), and how tech can support care delivery at home. What sustainable, public-private models might look like—from federal proposals to creative state-led solutions. How provider-led plans and special needs plans can better serve complex populations and caregivers alike. The evolving role of family caregivers in healthcare—and what policies like the GUIDE program are doing to help. We also explore Anne’s views on what it takes to change the system—from how providers think about care, to how we support caregivers with real tools, training, and respect. And of course, we wrap with a little tea talk! Anne shares the story behind her mug, what drives her, and advice she’d give to women leading in healthcare and health IT.