Numbers That Matter: Doug Walters on Financial Strategy, Growth & the Future of Home Care

In this episode of Home Care: Doors Open, host Lucas Carroll sits down with Doug Walters, Managing Partner at Walters & Associates CPAs, to talk about the financial backbone every home care agency needs. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare finance, Doug unpacks what agency owners must understand—from foundational tax structure to revenue strategy—to build a stable and scalable business.Doug also shares insights into home health and hospice opportunities, changing payer dynamics, and how to plan for long-term success in a shifting regulatory landscape. If you’re looking to future-proof your agency and lead with financial clarity, this episode delivers what the spreadsheets won’t show you.0:16 - Introduction to Home Care and Financial Management03:08 - Doug Waler's Journey in Home Care06:11 - Opportunities in Home Health and Hospice09:15 - The Importance of Financial Foundations12:10 - Navigating Regulatory Changes and Payer Mix15:13 - Creative Strategies for Revenue Growth18:20 - Key Financial Metrics for Agency OwnersConnect with Doug WaltersEmail: [email protected]