The Temperature of Home Health and Hospice in Ohio

What’s really happening in home health and hospice right now? A look at Ohio tells the story. In this episode,Lisa VonLehmden from Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice shares how the landscape is shifting across the state, from growing demands on agencies to the increasing need for real support and engagement at the association level. She talks through the rapid growth of the Ohio Council, what’s driving it, and how a more hands-on, experience-driven approach is making a difference for providers. The conversation also explores the connection between clinical care and financial performance, why agencies are being pushed to think differently, and how stronger collaboration across teams is becoming essential. This is a grounded, real-world look at what it takes to navigate home health and hospice today. Chapters (00:00:03) - Ohio Home Health and Hospice Association's 20th Anniversary(00:05:03) - Ohio Healthcare Financially Management Conference(00:11:19) - Crucial Conversations: The Home Health Industry(00:15:23) - The Hard Talk in Home Nursing