Johnston: Home care is always the least expensive healthcare option
Debbie Johnston · EP 477: 3,000 Employees, 30+ Years in Business for Medical Care And Peace of Mind with CEO Debbie Johnston · Nov 13, 2016 · at 5:44
Care Advantage CEO Debbie Johnston discusses how broader healthcare policy shifts and the Affordable Care Act impact home healthcare demand.
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“No matter what kind of care comes down the pike, we know that home care is always going to be the least expensive, and it's the push for facilities to keep people in their home.”
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