Home Care, You Say?
Home care is a pillar of our health care system, but navigating through the complex legislation, federal and state compliance policies, and learning to advocate for yourself or your family can feel daunting. Where do you even begin? Welcome to 'Home Care, You Say?', the essential podcast for advocates, frontline workers, patients, and their families. Join your hosts, Michael Sokoloski and Bliss Pointer, as they demystify the forces shaping home care in America and empower you to make a difference and create change. Whether you're in the field, receiving care, or fighting for a better system, 'Home Care, You Say?' is your indispensable guide. Tune in to get informed, get inspired, and take action. Updates with Bliss Pointer Join H4HC insider Bliss Pointer and stay ahead of the curve. Bliss offers important, boots-on-the-ground updates on everything you need to know right now. Be the first to learn about pending state and federal legislation that directly impacts home care workers and recipients, and follow along as she explains new compliance rules and industry trends so you're never caught off guard. Bliss also provides vital advocacy alerts and actionable steps on how to improve home care in your state and beyond. Join Bliss as she brings community voices to the forefront, sharing thoughts, questions, and insights from frontline workers, care providers, and their patients. Interviews with Michael Sokoloski H4HC's Director of Grassroots Advocacy, Michael Sokoloski, goes behind the headlines and inside the halls of power. Join Michael as he sits down for candid conversations with legislators from across the country to tackle the big-picture issues, including core legislative and financial challenges facing Medicare and Medicaid. Tune in as Michael reveals how policy and budget decisions shape the work of frontline caregivers—and shares his playbook for navigating legislation and advocating effectively Whether you're in the field, receiving care, or fighting for a better system, 'Home Care, You Say?' is your indispensable guide. Tune in to get informed, get inspired, and get activated. Created and distributed by Hearts for Home Care and produced by slanted.design
Episodes
What does it take to build a financially strong home care organization without allowing revenue to overshadow patient care? Financial stability and compassionate care are not competing priorities. In this episode, Hannah Vale explains how home health and hospice organizations can protect their revenue, strengthen compliance, and invest in innovation while keeping patients at the center of every decision.
Hannah Vale, CEO of Health...
Let's face it: home care workers aren't leaving the industry because they fell out of love with patient care—they're drowning in paperwork, budget cuts, and relentless admin tasks. In the latest episode of Home Care You Say, host Mike Sokoloski sits down with former physical therapist and CareStitch COO Shelley Ackerman PT, DPT to crack the code on clinician burnout and retention. Discover how...
- Understanding how a waiver operates at the state-level. Ho...
Ever wonder what it truly takes to help someone live their most independent life? In today's episode, Mike Sokoloski sits down with Donna Heatherly, Practice President of Behavioral Health and Habilitation at BAYADA Home Health Care, to dive into the transformative world of habilitation services. Donna brings over 30 years of passion to the table, breaking down exactly how these services empower individuals with intellectual and de...
Finding details and getting answers on aging at home can be tedious and difficult but it absolutely doesn't have to be! In this special panel episode of Home Care You Say, host Mike Sokoloski, sits down with industry experts and retirees who ask unfiltered questions about aging in place and receiving care at home.
Joined by industry experts Danyelle Guzzy RN, BSN (Director of Nursing at Traditional Home Health Care) and Sara McDona...
Bliss Brown returns with a new episode of the Home Care You Say Updates podcast. Ever find yourself nodding along when someone mentions "home care" or "home health," secretly wondering if they mean the exact same thing? You are not alone! In the second episode of our educational series, we are tearing down the confusing healthcare jargon to help you become an advocacy powerhouse. Whether you are getting ready to speak to a legislat...
Want to level up your advocacy game but feel intimidated by the political scene? We've all been there—but it's time to learn just how easy these meetings can be and what you should expect before heading in. Mike is back on the mic today to bust the ultimate myth: the idea that your elected officials are too booked up to listen to what you have to say.
In reality, state and federal officials often enjoy connecting with their c...
In this episode, host Michael Sokoloski sits down with Maggie DiPasquale, the Area Director of Government Affairs for Hearts for Home Care and Bayada Home Health Care.
Maggie breaks down the complex, sometimes frustrating world of Medicare policy and explains why home care providers are facing an uphill battle against continuous reimbursement cuts.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- The Policy vs. Access Gap: How viewing healthcare ...
Happy May advocates! Advocacy season is officially in full swing, and host Bliss Brown returns for a quick classroom session. In this episode, we are clearing up the ultimate healthcare confusion once and for all: what is the actual difference between Medicare and Medicaid, and how does it impact the future of home care?
In This Episode, You'll Learn
The Alphabet Soup of Care: A simple breakdown of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D&mda...
We sit down with Laura Brigandi, senior manager of advocacy practice for the Public Affairs Council, to pull back the curtain on what actually moves the needle with decision-makers. We discuss the importance of personalization in messaging and building relationships that are beneficial, not transactional. Laura delivers the blueprint for influence that sticks. If you’re ready to stop just "raising awareness" and start dr...
Get ready to feel inspired! In this episode, we’re joined by the ultimate power duo from the New Jersey State Legislature: Assemblywoman Carol Murphy and Assemblywoman Aura Dunn. Despite being on different sides of the aisle, these two are proof that passion for the home care community transcends politics. They dive deep into the formation of New Jersey's first-of-its-kind Bipartisan Home Care Caucus and share heart-to-heart ...
This week Mike Sokolowski sits down with Jason Lee, CEO of the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA). They tackle the massive forces reshaping how we care for our aging population—from AI breakthroughs to the urgent need for a professionalized workforce. If you want to know where the future of healthcare is headed (hint: it’s right in your living room), you can't afford to miss this one!
Don't forget that next...
We are ready to answer all your questions about hospice and hospice care. Most people associate it with the very final days of life, but there is so much more to the story. In this episode, Mike sits down with Logan Hoover, Vice President of Policy and Government Relations at the National Alliance for Care at Home, to pull back the curtain on the industry. From the "2.6% problem" to the bad actors giving the field a bad name, we&rs...
Spring has officially sprung, and that means one thing: the heat is turning up on home care advocacy!
In this update, Bliss breaks down the massive turnout at Pennsylvania’s Advocacy Day and why those conversations are "strategic gold" when negotiating the state's budget. We also take a tour across the nation—from the "juicy" political upsets in North Carolina to the looming budget battles in Florida and New Jersey.
Whe...
Get ready for an insider look at the rapidly evolving world of home-based healthcare! In this episode, Mike Sokolowski sits down with Liza Berger, the Editor of McKnight’s Home Care. Liz shares her unique perspective on the future trends and challenges of home health care, cultivated from her 20-year journey through healthcare journalism.
They dive deep into the "miracle" of modern home care—from hospital-at-home models...
- New Jersey’s New Budget: What the Governor's latest proposal means for Medicaid spending and the new employer assessment.
- Federal Trickle-Down: How increased scrutiny on fraud, waste, and abuse in states like Minnesota is heading to a capital near you.
- Delaware's Big Win: Why recent testimonies before the Joint Finance Committee are changing the narrative for funding.
- South Carolin...
Get ready to feel the electric energy from the Miami Home Care Show! In this episode, we’re bringing you the best insights straight from the convention floor. We caught up with the industry’s brightest CEOs, founders, and advocates to discuss the real forces driving home care into 2026. From the heart-centered mission of advocacy to the "easy buttons" for medical equipment, this episode is a masterclass in how we’...
Advocacy waits for no one—not even with a cold! 🤒 Bliss Pointer is back at the desk to bring you the latest boots-on-the-ground updates from the world of home care and hospice. From heartwarming wins in South Carolina to high-stakes budget battles in the Northeast, this episode is your ultimate guide to staying informed and making your voice heard!
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:-
South Carolina Success: A be...
Get ready for an insightful sit-down as we welcome Senator Russ Huxtable from the "First State" of Delaware! 💎 In this episode, we’re peeling back the legislative curtain to see how policy meets the pavement in the world of home care. From grocery store advocacy to the deeply personal "power of home," this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about healthcare's future.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn...
Get ready to feel empowered! In this episode, Bliss Pointer returns from the sun-drenched halls of Florida to recap the first Advocacy Day of the year. We’re diving deep into how your voice directly shapes the future of home care and hospice. Whether it’s changing a state bird or fighting for fair Medicare reimbursements, this update proves that when we speak up, legislators actually listen! 🏛️✨
💡 In This Episode, Yo...
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