Traditions Health taps new VP of operations
The large home health and hospice provider Traditions Health has named Angela Collins as the vice president of operations.
In her role, she will specifically be responsible for home health branches in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. She will also take part in – and oversee – growth initiatives.
“Angie’s collaborative efforts have significantly contributed to increasing operational efficiency,” Traditions Health COO Tony Maxwell said in a statement. “Her dedication to continuous improvement and her ability to inspire her team have been pivotal in driving success.”
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Traditions Health is a home health, hospice and palliative care provider with a footprint that spans across 130 locations and 18 states. It cares for more than 25,000 patients per year.
The company also announced a new VP of finance last month.
Collins was originally with Trinity Valley Home Health – as director of nursing – before the company was acquired by Traditions Health. She has been promoted multiple times within Traditions.
“I’m very excited for this next chapter of my career with Traditions and cannot wait to share my passion for home health,” she said in a statement.
Interim HealthCare’s new VP of clinical quality
Interim HealthCare has named Donna Merritt as vice president of clinical quality.
“We’re thrilled to bring Donna on board to serve in the pivotal function of setting Interim HealthCare’s clinical direction,” Interim HealthCare President and CEO Paul Mastrapa said in a statement. “Clinical care is at the core of everything we do, and Donna’s background and track record of success make her uniquely suited to work with our franchisees across the nation to further the company’s long tradition of clinical excellence.”
A part of Caring Brands International, the Sunrise, Florida-based Interim HealthCare is a home care and home health care franchise brand with over 330 locations across the U.S.
Merritt has extensive home-based care experience. She was previously the regional director of operations at Bayada Home Health Care, and before that, spent time with Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED).
A Place For Mom’s next CEO
The senior care referral company A Place For Mom (APFM) has announced that Tatyana Zlotsky will be its next CEO, with current CEO Larry Kutscher set to step away on May 2.
Kutscher will become the chairman of the company’s board of directors.
“It has been a privilege to lead APFM over the past five years. We delivered strong revenue growth and assembled a world-class team, all in service of fulfilling the needs of underserved family caregivers,” Kutscher said in the announcement. “Tatyana… is the right leader for the next phase of our continued growth, and I look forward to continuing to work with her in my role as chairman.”
Traditionally focused on the senior living space, APFM has gotten much more involved in home care placement over the last few years.
Zlotsky previously served as the chief marketing officer at APFM, as well as chief revenue officer and president. Prior to APFM, she worked at American Express (NYSE: AXP).
“A Place for Mom plays a key role in working with our 17,000+ community customers and home care providers to support the 50M+ family caregivers in the U.S., providing personalized guidance to help them make the right senior care decisions,” Zlotsky said in a statement. “I’m thankful to Larry and the board for this exciting opportunity. We have a strong foundation in place, and I look forward to leading our talented, mission-oriented team in our next phase of growth.”
Home care consulting group shakes up leadership team
The home health and home care consultant company Corcoran Consulting Group has named Guy Tommasi as its new president and CEO, while also promoting Holly Harringa to vice president and COO.
Tommasi is a home care industry veteran. Prior to joining Corcoran Consulting in 2023 as a managing consultant, he spent 13 years as the managing director of the Guilford, Connecticut-based Lifetime Care at Home. Before that role, he was the business and community development director of Masonicare, which is also based in Connecticut.
On Haringa’s end, she also joined Corcoran Consulting in 2023 as a consultant. Prior to that, she served as the client service manager at Lifetime Care at Home for 17 years.
“Guy and Holly are pivotal leaders of our organization,” Corcoran Consulting Group Principal Rich Corcoran said in a statement. “Their depth of industry knowledge, passion for helping people thrive in their homes, and support of our talented team will help us continue to provide outstanding service to our home health and home care agency clients. They are true leaders in elevating the home care profession.”
Based in North Haven, Connecticut, Corcoran Consulting provides operational, clinical, quality and financial solutions to support home health, hospice and private-duty home care agencies.
Companies featured in this article:
A Place For Mom, Corcoran Consulting Group, Interim Healthcare, Traditions Health
