VNS Health Company Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: VNS Health
- Mission: To improve the health and well-being of people through high-quality, cost-effective health care in the home and community.
- Vision: To be the leading payer and provider of integrated, cost-effective home- and community-based health care.
- Founded: 1893
- Founder: Lillian Wald
- Key People:
- Dan Savitt - President and Chief Executive Officer
- Keith Patterson - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Michael Bernstein - Executive Vice President and Chief Experience Officer
- John Burke - Executive Vice President and Chief of Health Plans
- Kerry Parker - Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Risk Officer
- Tim Peng, PhD - Executive Vice President, Science and Technology
- David Rosales - Executive Vice President and Chief of Provider Services
- Gail Thakarar - Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
- Headquarters: No information is available
- Number of Employees: Over 10,000
- Revenue: No information is available
- Known for: VNS Health is a leading nonprofit home- and community-based health care organization, recognized for its comprehensive services including home care, hospice, personal care, behavioral health, and health plans.
Products
- Home Care: VNS Health offers senior care, in-home nursing, and other health services aiming to facilitate care directly in the patient’s home environment.
- Hospice Care: Provides comfort and peace of mind during end-of-life stages, delivering compassionate care to patients and supporting their families.
- Health Plans: VNS Health offers tailored health plans that give patients control over their health care choices, including Medicare and Medicaid options.
- Behavioral Health: Specialized programs addressing various mental health challenges, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated care.
- Key Features:
- Home Care: Offers personalized, at-home medical services and ongoing senior support.
- Hospice Care: Focuses on providing comfort and dignity during the end-of-life phase.
- Health Plans: Extensive options to meet diverse healthcare needs, with a focus on affordability.
- Behavioral Health: Designed to support mental health, enabling patients to achieve their optimal well-being.
Recent Developments
- Recent Partnerships: In October 2024, VNS Health partnered with Netsmart to enhance end-of-life care using machine learning and predictive analytics aimed at improving patient experience and quality measures.
- Awards and Recognition:
- Dan Savitt and Keith Patterson were named in the “Notable Leaders in Health Care” 2024 list by Crain’s New York Business.
- VNS Health’s Health Plan was named one of the “Best Places to Work in NYC for 2024.”
- New Initiatives:
- A new physical therapist (PT) student program has been initiated to prepare future PTs for home care roles. This program pairs students with senior PTs, providing hands-on experience in a diverse urban home care setting.
- In 2024, VNS Health achieved a 4-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for its home care services.
Additional Information
- Community Involvement: VNS Health invests significantly in community engagement, providing over $66 million toward charitable care and community programs in 2023.
- Cultural Competency: VNS Health is accredited with the SAGECare Platinum LGBT cultural competency credential, ensuring sensitive and inclusive care for LGBTQ+ communities.
This document synthesizes available information about VNS Health's operations, services, leadership, and recent advancements in the healthcare sector.
