Stephen’s Health Care, Inc. Named as
Top 500 Home Health Care Provider of 2011 HomeCare Elite
Stephenville, Texas — Stephen’s Health Care, Inc. today announced that it has been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top performing home health agencies in the United States. Now in its sixth year, the HomeCare Elite identifies the Top 25 percent of agencies and further highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement and financial performance.
“It is increasingly challenging to manage the cost/quality equation. The 2011 HomeCare Elite winners demonstrate a commitment to providing their patients with the best possible care while managing their business efficiently and effectively,” said Amanda Twiss, CEO of OCS and My Innerview. "This year, we updated our methodology to reflect industry focus and, based on this rigorous analysis, we congratulate Stephen’s Health Care, Inc. on being one of the Top home care agencies in the country."
Stephen’s Health Care, Inc., Ann Stephen, RN, Administrator, credits the RNs and Therapists for the company’s ability to rank as one of the HomeCare Elite. "With more than 140 years of combined nursing experience, our RNs have the expertise and leadership to guide their teams in providing the best health care available to patients in their own home. The leadership and years of home health experience are what sets Stephen’s Health Care apart and makes it possible for our patients to achieve their goals and outcomes” Stephens says.
“The HomeCare Elite designation continues to gain significance given the regulatory changes and challenges that agencies face. Agencies that have earned recognition amonth the HomeCare Elite demonstrated that they not only can adapt to an evolving marketplace but continue to excel in both clinical and financial outcomes," said Marci Heydt, product manager for the post-acute care business group, DecisionHealth.
