Live from the Woodpecker Room for Day 2 of the Last Visit First podcast at Home Care 100, Tom Maxwell welcomes a true post-acute tech pioneer: Joe Randesi, CEO and Co-Founder of Element5.

Joe explains why the world is moving beyond simple SaaS toward Agentic AI—digital workers that autonomously navigate EHRs, verify eligibility, and manage authorizations. He breaks down the "swivel chair" problem and how Element5’s vertical-specific agents are designed to eliminate the "paper cuts" of back-office operations. Joe also shares his perspective on why the industry is finally "leveling up" through collective innovation.

Chapters:

• 01:10 – The DeVero Journey: How co-founding an EHR led to the automation revolution.
• 01:45 – What is an "Agent"? Defining the digital worker that automates the financial journey.
• 02:45 – No Smoke Breaks, No COVID: Why agents are an OpEx solution for back-office bottlenecks.
• 03:30 – Building Blocks: How Element5’s vertical platform allows for rapid, at-scale innovation.
• 05:10 – "Fail Fast": Joe’s advice for agencies looking to adopt disruptive technology.
• 05:50 – The Value of Face-to-Face: Why Home Care 100 remains the preeminent "deal-making" venue.

Connect with Element5 and Joe:

• Website: https://www.E5.ai
• LinkedIn: https://www.https://www.linkedin.com/company/e5ai/
• Joe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerandesi

Special thanks to our sponsors:

• Premier Sponsor:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trella Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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