Pit Stops vs Lifelong Care in Home Health

In this episode of Home Health Revealed, we sit down with Jeremy Collier of the Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice to explore how home health and hospice are evolving and what it means for providers today. We discuss the difference between Medicare and Medicaid care models, often described as “pit stops vs lifelong care,” and how those philosophies shape patient experience, care delivery, and long-term outcomes. Jeremy also shares insights on the current state of hospice, including common misconceptions, emerging opportunities, and the importance of education in helping patients and families better understand the benefit. The conversation also dives into the growing role of collaboration in home care, including clinically integrated networks like OCHN, and how stronger relationships between providers and payers are helping move the industry forward. As reimbursement pressures, regulatory changes, and care demands continue to evolve, home health agencies are being challenged to rethink how they operate and how they define success. Chapters (00:00:03) - Jeremy Collier: Home Health and Hospice(00:01:48) - Ohio doctor on hospice care(00:06:31) - OCHN CEO on the Need for Communication with the Payer(00:09:48) - Wonders of the World