Prepare Now! Simplify Your Home Health Agency’s 2026 Survival—with FinHealth Score & Action Strategies

In this episode of Home Health Revealed, host Hannah Vale welcomes back Victoria Kuklina, of FinHealth, for Part Two: an actionable guide to what home health agencies can do NOW to prepare for the 2026 rate cuts—under the Home Health Proposed Rule 2026. Victoria shares essential strategies for immediate action, including budgeting, scenario planning, and operational readiness for agencies navigating the upcoming payment reductions. Plus, discover her free tool, the FinHealth Score, which simplifies your agency’s financial readiness to a single, easy-to-understand number and provides tailored, actionable insights to help you plan and protect margins. In this episode: Budgeting amid regulatory changes How to approach scenario planning: manage risk with data-driven forecasts Operational strategies for staffing, patient access, compliance, and cash flow as the rules shift How to use the FinHealth Score tool to benchmark readiness and access practical guidance Vital updates as CMS transitions from the proposed rule to the home health final rule 2026 Proactive steps agencies can take now to build resilience and advocate for quality care Whether your agency is just starting to assess the impact or already designing contingency plans, tune in for a practical roadmap to staying ahead. Like, subscribe, and share to help home health leaders navigate the changes and optimize financial health ahead of 2026! Chapters (00:00:02) - Home Health Revealed: Budgeting and Scenario Planning(00:01:17) - Budgeting: The Communication Tool(00:03:30) - Beyond the Budget: Scenario Planning(00:08:00) - Home Health Agency Executive Brief(00:11:05) - FinHealth's Fin Health Score(00:11:42) - CMS Fin Health Score