Home Health Care News February 3, 2023
Contessa Health, a subsidiary of Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED), has teamed up with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) to launch VMFH Home Recovery Care at the Tacoma, Washington-based St. Joseph Medical Center.
The Nashville, Tennessee-based Contessa specializes in shifting higher-acuity care into the home. On average, the company’s model lowers readmission rates by 44% and decreases the mean length of a hospital stay by 35%, according to data from Contessa.
“We are pleased to partner with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to provide the region with greater access to high-quality care in the comfort of patients’ homes,” Contessa CEO Travis Messina said in a press release statement. “Contessa’s comprehensive home-based care model supports VMFH’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of...
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