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A focused, candid breakdown of the five questions that will define growth in hospice and home-based care in 2026. Tony Kudner shares Transcend’s data-backed insights, field lessons and uncomfortable truths leaders must face to build sustainable growth next year. 

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Tony Kudner sits down with Carl Brodarick, SVP of hospice development at AccentCare, to discuss the critical role of hiring the right liaisons for sustainable growth. Carl shares lessons from decades of experience, including red flags in interviews, what traits set top performers apart, and why trust and problem solving matter more than dropping off donuts.

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Tony Kudner sits down with compliance expert Carrie Cooley of Weatherbee Resources to unpack the HOPE tool and what it means for hospice admissions, operations and patient care. 

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Mergers and acquisitions in home-based care don’t end when the deal closes – true success depends on what happens next. Emily Kraeter, SVP of human resources for national home care company TheKey, joins Tony Kudner to share practical strategies for supporting staff, building trust, and integrating cultures during post-acquisition transitions.

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Hospice admissions often feel chaotic, but they don’t have to be. In this episode, Tony Kudner and Courtney Penn break down the six key areas to improve intake; streamline care; and deliver timely, compassionate service.

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In this Transcending Home Care podcast, Tony Kudner discusses the growing role of Gen Z and Millennial caregivers with Jordan Dockery, who shares her personal experience caregiving for her partner’s uncle. The conversation highlights the challenges faced, resources utilized, and the importance of online tools in caregiving. Key statistics and recommendations from Transcend’s insights report are also discussed. 

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In this episode of Transcending Home Care, host Tony Kudner, chief strategy officer at Transcend Strategy Group, delves into the importance of a growth mindset for community home-based care providers. Featuring insights from Patricia McDaniel, vice president of business development at NorthStar Care Community, the discussion covers the necessity of intentional strategic growth, the importance of quick response to patient referrals, and fostering healthy internal tensions to improve performance. Patricia also shares personal anecdotes and emphasizes the significance of hiring and developing the right leaders to drive growth. 

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In this episode of the Transcending Home Care Podcast, Transcend Chief Strategy Officer Tony Kudner interviews Penny Smith, a hospice nurse who has garnered a significant following on TikTok by blending humor, pop culture trends and educational content. Penny discusses the misperceptions about hospice care, shares her personal journey into nursing, and elaborates on how she uses TikTok to alleviate fears and provide accurate information about end-of-life care. She also talks about the challenges and rewards of being a public educator on social media and previews her upcoming memoir, “Influencing Death.” 

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Dr. Josh Lowentritt of Aledade discusses their Comprehensive Advance Care Planning Program, reducing hospitalizations and transforming patient-centered care.

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In this episode of Transcending Home Care, Tony Kudner talks with April Dovorany, earned media expert at Real Chemistry, about sharing impactful patient stories. Learn how to craft pitches, engage local media, and navigate patient privacy to highlight the extraordinary care provided by home-based organizations while boosting visibility and community impact.