VNS Health In the News
CEO Dan Savitt Predicts 2026 Home Care Trends for Home Health Care News
January 6, 2026–
Team Members in the News: December Highlights!
January 13, 2026–December may be a time when much of the world slows down, but when it comes to great stories in the press, VNS Health was full speed ahead last month! From our MAP and MLTC health plans achieving 5 Stars to powerful accounts of care and compassion delivered at home, our organization continues to make headlines,—reflecting the many ways VNS Health team members go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of others so that they can continue to live at home and in their communities. Team members featured in December news stories include: Associated Press Highlights VNS Health MAP Plan’s 5-Star Ratings The Associated Press reported that VNS Health’s dual-eligible Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP) plan, VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP), earned a five-star Overall Quality Rating from the New York State Department of Health for the second consecutive year—making it once again the only MAP plan in the state
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November 14, 2025–PIX11 News Anchor Kori Chambers gave a shoutout to VNS Health on his 10pm News broadcast—after serving as MC for our 2025 VNS Health Annual Fundraising Gala. In addition to showing several festive images from the “Here When You Need Us” themed event, Chambers noted the evening’s success in raising over $1 million dollars in critical funds for VNS Health Charitable Care and Community Impact Programs. PIX11 (WPIX-TV) is a New York City–based television station serving the nation’s largest media market. Operated by Nexstar Media Group, PIX11 delivers local news, lifestyle content, and public affairs programming to a diverse audience across the five boroughs and surrounding suburbs. Its website, PIX11.com, receives approximately 2.5 million monthly visits.
Care That Connects: HHA Giselle Roman Shines on Fox 5’s “Native New Yorker”
November 7, 2025–On Friday, November 7, Giselle Roman, one of our Personal Care extraordinary home health aides, was featured on Fox5’s Native New Yorker, sharing a joyful dance with her 92-year-old patient, Olivia. This isn’t just care. It’s connection, compassion, and pure NYC spirit.
Team Members in the Media: September and October Highlights!
November 7, 2025–VNS Health isn’t just making a difference every day—we’re making headlines! This fall, our team members have been front and center in many positive news stories: sharing expert health advice on TV, appearing in stories about compassionate care, and leading important conversations about the benefits of top-quality home health care. Of course, that’s no surprise to us—at VNS Health, our teams demonstrate leadership in this vital health care work, day in and day out! Team members featured in September and October news stories include: PIX11 Features VNS Health’s Health Plans Expertise During Enrollment Season During PIX11’s “NY Daily Living” show, VNS Health Medicare Sales Director Alex Diaz offered expert advice to help New Yorkers navigate Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period—highlighting how VNS Health’s personalized Medicare Advantage plans support independence and meet diverse health needs. The segment underscored VNS Health’s long-standing commitment to guiding individuals through complex coverage decisions. Watch below! Politico
Staten Island News Org Profiles Jennifer Hansen, 2025 SLP of the Year
November 4, 2025–Staten Island’s Jennifer Hansen Recently Awarded VNS Health Speech Language Pathologist of the Year 2025 Local Hero To Patients Across Island With Communication Issues The community health nonprofit VNS Health (formerly Visiting Nurse Service of NY) shared an inspiring story of a frontline hero, and Speech Language Pathologist, helping keep the Staten Island community healthy. I thought her story might be especially timely for an interview, as it is National Rehabilitation Awareness Month, and Jennifer was recently named “Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year” by VNS Health. For almost 20 years, Jennifer has been helping patients across Staten Island regain their voices, independence, and confidence—right in their homes. A Staten Island native, Jennifer treats her patients like family. “Everyone knows everyone here,” she says. “Sometimes I’ll find I know a patient’s daughter, or I may have cared for the patient’s aunt or cousin.” Her work is deeply personal and impactful. From helping a 9/11
VNS Health Strengthens Regional Presence During Kalos Health Transition, Notes Upstate Health Plans VP Patricia Deferio in Buffalo Business First
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