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Home Care 100 Conference: Dr. Kathy Bowles and Devin Woodley Spotlight VNS Health
June 24, 2025–In early June, Dr. Kathy Bowles, Vice President and Director of VNS Health’s Center for Home Care Policy & Research, and Devin Woodley, Vice President, Managed Care Contracting and B2B Sales, spoke at the 2025 Home Care 100 conference, which brings together leaders of the nation’s largest home care, hospice and personal care providers. Dr. Bowles provided a compelling overview of the Center’s legacy and ongoing impact on home-based care. In her presentation, Dr. Bowles highlighted the Center’s accomplishments, which include more than $63 million in external funding, 500 published articles, and a portfolio of active studies addressing critical home health issues such as managing Alzheimer’s disease, caregiver strain, the use of artificial intelligence, and care transitions. Devin participated in a panel discussion on how organizations are converting internally-developed capabilities, like care models and proprietary analytics, into commercial product offerings. The discussion included how they’re tackling challenges like building skills
VNS Health Golf Classic Raises Over $250K for Veterans Program
June 24, 2025–The VNS Health 2025 Golf Classic took place in May at the Whippoorwill Club in Armonk, New York. The event had a sold-out field of 128 registered golfers and raised nearly $252,000 for VNS Health’s Veterans Program. A big “thank you” to Kerry Parker, EVP and Chief Legal and Risk Officer, for co-chairing the event once again along with Board member Ray Falci. Unfortunately, this will be Kerry’s last year serving in this position, as he is retiring at the end of this year. During his years as Co-Chair, the event has raised over $2 million to support the Veterans Program. See the Photos!
To Help Us Stay Vigilant Against Bad Actors on the Internet, Our IT Team Launches “Bite-Sized” Cybersecurity Reminders
June 24, 2025–To enhance cybersecurity training for team members, the IT team has enlisted Arctic Wolf, a leading security services provider, to implement a new Managed Security Awareness Program. Under the program, team members will receive regular, “bite-sized” training emails, designed to help them maintain good cybersecurity habits and stay vigilant against today’s biggest cyber threats—especially phishing attacks. Each interactive session takes just 3 to 5 minutes to complete. In addition to short lessons and quizzes, Arctic Wolf will be sending simulated phishing emails to test employee awareness. If someone clicks on a suspicious link, the system will automatically assign a follow-up training to explain what was missed. If you have a security question or would like to learn more, please email the IT team at [email protected].
Transforming Our Hiring Process
June 24, 2025–In May, the Talent Acquisition team officially launched iCIMS, a new enterprise-wide recruitment platform designed to streamline hiring and enhance the experience of job candidates. Replacing manual and disconnected workflows, iCIMS equips hiring managers with a unified system that automates and tracks the hiring process, from initial job postings straight through to job offers. Right out of the gate, the Personal Care team used the platform to reach over 3,000 HHA candidates on launch day alone! “iCIMS is a game changer,” says Kristen Rosen, Director, Talent Acquisition. “It gives our teams the tools and visibility they need to move faster, stay connected with candidates, and ultimately find the best people to serve our mission.”
Conference Panelist: Aman Shah Speaks on Innovation and AI
June 24, 2025–Aman Shah, VP, New Ventures and Strategic Partnerships, was a featured panelist at the opening session of the MedCity Invest Conference, held in Chicago back in May. The annual event brings together top healthcare investors, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore bold solutions to some of health care’s most pressing challenges. As one of the lead panelists, Aman shared insights on the current investment landscape and the evolving role of AI technology in driving meaningful change in health care. Read more about the panel discussion here.
VNS Health Joins Statewide Push to Modernize Physical Therapy Assistant Supervision Policy
June 24, 2025–On April 29th, Roger Herr, VP, Regional Care Services for Home Care and Joe Gallagher, Director, Operation Support Services, represented VNS Health in Albany as part of a statewide advocacy effort organized by APTA NY. Along with physical therapists and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) from across New York, they met with state legislators and staff to push for a key Medicare policy update. The update would shift PTA supervision from direct supervision (where the PT and the PTA must be in the same location) to general supervision (where the supervising PT isn’t required to be on-site with the PTA, but is available to answer questions remotely). This change, which other states have already implemented, would allow PTAs to provide care more efficiently and flexibly—especially in home- and community-based settings.
Chief Tech Officer Arnab Mukhopadhyay Shares with Forbes How CTOs Spur Organizational Growth
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“I Knew I Was in the Right Place”—Rachel Lelia-Schwartz, RN, Retires After 47 Years of Service
June 6, 2025–On June 2, Rachel Lelia-Schwartz, RN, retired from VNS Health’s Compliance Department, closing the chapter on a remarkable 47-year career in nursing, including 39 continuous years with our organization. “I began my VNS Health career in December 1976 as a public health nurse in the East Bronx,” Rachel recalls. “On my first day, I reported to the Central Office in Manhattan and received my assignment to the Bronx office. Listening to the veteran nurses plan their day, I knew that I was in the right place.” Rachel went on to care for a wide range of patients in her role as public health nurse, from mothers and their babies to patients who were recovering from surgery or dealing with chronic illnesses, “Every case reminded me why I became a nurse,” she says. Her Bronx post had another benefit as well, she adds: “That’s where I met my husband, who was
Nurse Residency Program Video Wins Prestigious Silver Telly Award
May 30, 2025–VNS Health has won a Silver Telly Award for our video “A Day in the Life of a VNS Health Nurse Residency Program Graduate” in the Non-Broadcast Recruitment category! The video features Home Care Nurse Alysson Arikian, as she navigates her day. From rousing her young daughter for school, to the meaningful and challenging work of caring for her patients in their homes, Alysson’s dedication shines through and highlights the essential impact of our VNS Health Nurse Residency Program. Other award recipients this year include Airbnb, Audible, MLK Community Healthcare, American Psychiatric Association Foundation, JP Morgan Chase, Tenet Healthcare, United Healthcare, The Clinton Foundation, Coca-Cola Consolidated, and Rutgers University. The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The 46th Annual Telly awards received over 13,000 entries globally. Winners are selected for recognition based on excellence in the following areas: Branded Content, Commercials & Marketing, Immersive & Mixed