by Kristin Rowan, Editor
The Future of HHAeXchange
Earlier this month, we announced that HHAeXchange acquired Sandata. This announcement came not long after the announcements that they had acquired Cashé and Generations. Last week, The Rowan Report sat down with Stephen Vaccaro, President of HHAeXchange to talk about this latest acquisition and what it means for HHAeXchange going forward.
Stephen Vaccaro: On the Record
The Rowan Report:
Stephen, thank you for meeting with me today. I’m sure you are quite busy with this latest news. What can you tell us about the acquisition of Sandata?
Stephen Vaccaro:
We’re very excited about all of the changes we’ve made this year. We were excited about Cashé and Generations, and we’re excited about Sandata. Sandata is larger, in scale, than the other two. They operate at the state level, in managed care, and with providers.
RR:
How will this acquisition impact what HHAeXchange is doing?
Stephen:
HHAeXchange recognized the need for more standardization in the industry. It’s been so fragmented for so long. We need better data and better insights to deliver better care. The combined footprint of HHAeXchange and Sandata puts us in the position to deliver on that.
RR:
What immediate changes should we expect to see?
Stephen:
Sandata as a brand will continue to exist, just under the HHAeXchange brand now. We have no plan to make any changes to the technology or the teams. We’ve spoken to the state and managed care clients and they are excited about this as well. They will continue working with the teams they know and the technology they know.
RR:
Do you anticipate more changes down the road?
Stephen:
Over the next six to twelve months, we will evaluate the technology to assess where it can be put to best use. We expect to see some thoughtful consolidations that are well thought out and communicated to all. We have no plan to get rid of Sandata or make anyone leave the platform. As we are consolidating these technologies, we’re taking the expertise of each of these great organizations into one integrated platform. We think what you’ll see is the new standard for homecare management, driving innovation and efficiency across the industry. This, in turn, helps deliver better care in the home.
RR:
I spoke with Paul Joiner, HHAeXchange CEO, after the acquisition of Cashé and Generations. At that time, he told me that those acquisitions were part of a larger strategy that comes with a bigger reveal. Now that the big reveal has happened, what can you tell us about the future of HHAeXchange?
Stephen:
We are focusing on operational efficiency so caregivers can focus on care and better outcomes. The message we want to share is that we are ensuring that there’s flexibility, inclusiveness, scalability within homecare management solutions to any stakeholder. We will never be the single solution for everyone, but we aim to be the best solution to adapt to regulatory changes and emerging trends and make sure that we’re building trust and confidence and demonstrate the commitment that we’re making to ensure best in class software. We believe the path we’re on is transformative for the industry.
RR:
It sounds like there may be more announcements in the future. I’m excited to see what you do next. Thank you for talking with The Rowan Report.
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Kristin Rowan has been working at Healthcare at Home: The Rowan Report since 2008. She has a master’s degree in business administration and marketing and runs Girard Marketing Group, a multi-faceted boutique marketing firm specializing in event planning, sales, and marketing strategy. She has recently taken on the role of Editor of The Rowan Report and will add her voice to current Home Care topics as well as marketing tips for home care agencies. Connect with Kristin directly kristin@girardmarketinggroup.com or www.girardmarketinggroup.com
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