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# VNANE

Visiting Nurse Association of New England, Inc.

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## Posts

- [What's New](https://www.vnane.org/about-vnane/whats-new/)
- [VNANE Welcomes SALMON Home Care](https://www.vnane.org/2026/07/02/vnane-welcomes-salmon-home-care/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VNANE Welcomes SALMON Home Care as First For-Profit Member, Expanding Network Collaboration and Innovation Walpole, MA / July 1, 2026. The Visiting Nurse Associations of New England (VNANE) is pleased to announce that SALMON Home Care, based in Milford, Massachusetts, has agreed to join its membership network. A signed member agreement has
- [Home Care Alliance of MA Welcomes its New Board of Directors](https://www.vnane.org/2026/06/24/home-care-alliance-of-ma-welcomes-its-new-board-of-directors/) - Visiting Nurse Associations of New England congratulates our VNANE Network members who have recently been appointed to the 2026 Board of Directors at the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts. VNANE and the HCA work together on Home Health industry issues for the benefit of our mutual provider members and their patients. Jo-Mary Koopman, CEO of
- [Croi Health - 5 Stars](https://www.vnane.org/2026/05/01/croi-health-5-stars/) - Croí Health is proud to be the only organization regionally to hold concurrent five-star Patient Experience and Quality of Care ratings in home care with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. “The nurses lived up to your mission of exceptional, compassionate care,” says a grateful patient. To learn more about our care, please visit
- [Potential VNANE Membership](https://www.vnane.org/2026/04/29/potential-vnane-membership/) - Potential VNANE Membership
- [Community Nurse, Inc. Grant](https://www.vnane.org/2026/01/16/community-nurse-inc-grant/) - Community Nurse (Fairhaven), a member of the VNANE network, receives a $25,000 Grant from New England Patriots Foundation The New England Patriots Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to Community Nurse, Inc. during a pregame ceremony at the Patriots’ regular season finale on Sunday, Jan. 4 at Gillette Stadium. The grant was presented in honor of
- [Home Health Care News honors Renee McInnes and Holly Chaffee](https://www.vnane.org/2026/01/16/home-health-care-news-honors-renee-mcinnes-and-holly-chaffee/) - Visiting Nurse Associations of New England (VNANE) is honored to share that Renee McInnes, CEO of Croi Health (formerly NVNA & Hospice) and Holly Chaffee, President and CEO of Care Central VNA & Hospice were two of only twelve industry executives nationwide to be selected as Executives to Watch. Both Holly and Renee were recognized
- [Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. Named 2025 Community's Choice Best of Central MA](https://www.vnane.org/2025/12/24/care-central-vna-hospice-inc-named-2025-communitys-choice-best-of-central-ma/) - December 16, 2025 Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. Named 2025 Community’s Choice Best of Central MA Finalist Gardner, MA — Holly A. Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN President & CEO of Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. was honored for the organization to receive recognition as a 2025 Community’s Choice -Best of Central MA finalist,
- [America’s Best Home Health Agencies 2026](https://www.vnane.org/2025/11/03/americas-best-home-health-agencies-2026/) - Newsweek and global data intelligence firm Statista introduce America’s Best Home Health Agencies 2026, evaluated on four data sources: quality metrics, peer recommendations, patient experience and accreditations. Quality metrics carried the greatest weight in the scoring model, reflecting the emphasis on clinical outcomes and safety, while survey input from health professionals and patients added valuable perspectives
- [NVNA & Hospice Named Number One Home Health Agency in MA](https://www.vnane.org/2025/10/20/nvna-hospice-named-number-one-home-health-agency-in-ma/) - NVNA and Hospice is pleased to report that we have been named the number one home health agency in Massachusetts on Newsweek and global data intelligence firm Statista’s America’s Best Home Health Agencies 2026. This list measured 300 agencies nationwide based on quality metrics, peer recommendations, patient experience, and accreditations. Thank you to our entire
- [VNANE 39th Annual Meeting](https://www.vnane.org/2025/10/06/vnane-39th-annual-meeting/) - Visiting Nurse Associations of New England (VNANE, Walpole, MA) celebrated 40 years at its recent Annual Meeting on September 24 at the Publick House in Sturbridge, MA. This year’s business theme was “Creative Solutions in times of Rapid change and Uncertainty” and was followed by lively roundtable discussions on the topics of Virtual and Telehealth
- [2025 - All Care VNA & Hospice - 5-Star Rating from Medicare](https://www.vnane.org/2025/09/26/all-care-vna-hospice-5-star-rating-from-medicare/) - This recognition reflects the compassion, dedication, and excellence our team provides to patients and families every single day. Thank you for trusting us during life’s most important moments. Together, we are raising the standard of hospice care in our community. We value the voices of our patients’ families. Medicare’s Hospice Family Caregiver Satisfaction Survey gathers
- [2024 SHP Best CAHPS Hospice Award Recipients](https://www.vnane.org/2025/08/08/2024-shp-best-cahps-hospice-award-recipients/) - 2024 SHPBest™ CAHPS Hospice Award Recipients – Massachusetts Premier Performers (Top 5% Nationally): Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc., Gardner NVNA and Hospice, Norwell
- [Five-Year SHP Best Honorees](https://www.vnane.org/2025/08/08/five-year-shp-best-honorees/) - Sustained Excellence – Five-Year SHPBest™ Honorees Only a handful of agencies nationwide have earned recognition for five consecutive years. NVNA and Hospice – Norwell, MA Recognized for both Hospice and Home Health 2024 Hospice: Premier Performer (Top 5%) 2024 Home Health: Premier Performer (Top 5%) Community Nurse Home Care – Fairhaven, MA 2024 Home Health:
- [Community Nurse Home Care Achieves a Five-Star Rating](https://www.vnane.org/2025/01/24/community-nurse-home-care-achieves-a-five-star-rating/) - We’re thrilled to share a success story that highlights the impact of SHP’s tools and strategies. Community Nurse Home Care (CNHC), a leading home health agency in Massachusetts, partnered with SHP to reach their ambitious goal of consistent 5-Star ratings for Quality of Patient Care and HHCAHPS. Through their commitment and the use of SHP’s
- [Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.'s Hospice Program is among the Top 10 in the State](https://www.vnane.org/2025/01/24/care-central-vna-hospice-inc-s-hospice-program-is-among-the-top-10-in-the-state/) - December 23, 2024 - The Hospice & Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts ( HPCFM) has recognized Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.’s Hospice program as among the Top 10 in the State! The ranking reflects high marks in both quality measure scoring on the Hospice Information Set (HIS) as well as Patient and Caregiver Satisfaction
- [Latest Post: RVNAhealth’s Keri Linardi wins 2022 Judith Hriceniak Award for Excellence in Nursing Leadership](https://www.vnane.org/2022/11/30/rvnahealths-keri-linardi-wins-2022-judith-hriceniak-award-for-excellence-in-nursing-leadership/) - Click on link below for full article: RVNAhealth's Keri Lindardi wins 2022 CAHCH Judith Hriceniak Nursing Leadership Award
- [RVNAhealth's Theresa Santoro Wins CAHCH 2020 Judith Hriceniak Award for Excellence in Nursing Leadership](https://www.vnane.org/2020/11/18/rvnahealths-theresa-santoro-wins-cahch-2020-judith-hriceniak-award-for-excellence-in-nursing-leadership/) - RVNAhealth’s Theresa Santoro wins 2020 Judith Hriceniak Award for Excellence in Nursing Leadership Prestigious annual tribute is awarded by the Connecticut Association of Healthcare at Home (CAHCH) Questions and Interview Requests: Nancy Rowe, Marketing/PR 203-438-5555 x1033, nrowe@rvnahealth.org Theresa Santoro, MSN, RN, CHCA, President and CEO of RVNAhealth was officially awarded the 2020 Judith Hriceniak Award
- [Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County and Waveny LifeCare Announce Proposed Affiliation](https://www.vnane.org/2020/11/09/visiting-nurse-hospice-of-fairfield-county-and-waveny-lifecare-announce-proposed-affiliation/) - For Immediate Release – November 5, 2020 Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County and Waveny LifeCare Network Announce Proposed Affiliation The Boards of Directors of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County (VNHFC) and Waveny LifeCare Network (WLN) are pleased to announce that they have entered into an exclusive letter of intent to combine
- [RVNAhealth Merger with Bethel VNA and New Milford VNA](https://www.vnane.org/2020/09/09/rvnahealth-merger-with-bethel-vna-and-new-milford-vna/) - Ridgefield, Bethel and New Milford Visiting Nurse Associations (VNAs) Announce Plan to Join Forces and Expand Home Health and Hospice Services in Western Connecticut Media Contact: Nancy Rowe, Director of Marketing & Public Relations, RVNAhealth nrowe@rvnahealth.org – 203-438-5555 x1033 Driven by a common commitment to deliver the highest quality health care to their patients and
- [Congratulations VNANE SHP Award Winners](https://www.vnane.org/2020/07/10/congratulations-vnane-shp-award-winners/) - Congratulations to the following VNANE member agencies who made the SHP Best 2019 Home Health Patient Satisfaction Award Winners List (www.shpdata.com). Berlin Visiting Nurse Association (Berlin, CT); Community Nurse Home Care (Fairhaven, MA); Community VNA (Attleboro, MA); Natick Walpole VNA (Walpole, MA); NVNA and Hospice (Norwell, MA); Stratford VNA (Stratford, CT). Congratulations to the following
- [NVNA & Hospice SHP Best Home Health Award Winner](https://www.vnane.org/2020/07/07/nvna-hospice-shp-best-home-health-award-winner/) - NVNA & Hospice SHP Best Home Health Patient Satisfaction 2019 Winner: Top 20% Superior Performer Provided by Norwell VNA & Hospice: Once again, [NVNA & Hospice] has been awarded the SHP Best Home Health Patient Satisfaction Award as a superior performer for 2019. The award, from Strategic Healthcare Programs, a nation vendor for home care
- [New VNANE LinkedIn Page](https://www.vnane.org/2020/05/18/new-vnane-linkedin-page/) - VNANE is excited to announce that our LinkedIn page is up and running as part of our Social Media Campaign. The intention of the page is to continue to provide education to the public, our payer partners, and to our valued Non Profit, Community Based VNA and Hospice members in MA, RI & CT, on
- [NVNA & Hospice Article On Nurses Week](https://www.vnane.org/2020/05/14/nvna-hospice-article-on-nurses-week/) - By Renee McInnesPosted May 6, 2020 The World Health Assembly designated 2020 the “International Year of the Nurse and Midwife” in honor of Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday. Little did they know how truly deserving this designation would be. If ever there were a time to celebrate nurses, it is now. The COVID-19 pandemic has attacked
- [All Care VNA Featured in Article](https://www.vnane.org/2020/05/01/lynns-all-care-vna-trying-to-provide-end-of-life-comfort-during-covid-19/) - Lynn’s All Care VNA trying to provide end-of-life comfort during COVID-19 Source: Lynn's The Daily ItemWritten by: David McLellan LYNN — One patient was at home receiving geriatric care, while her husband was dying in the hospital from COVID-19. That’s when one of the nurses from All Care VNA & Hospice came to the home
- [Stratford Visiting Nurse Association Celebrates 100 Years](https://www.vnane.org/2019/11/05/stratford-visiting-nurse-association-celebrates-100-years-and-being-named-a-winner-of-the-hearst-connecticut-top-workplaces-2019-award/) - Pictured above celebrating Stratford VNA's 100 years are from left: Tracy Wodatch, CT Association President; Jason Chiodo, VP Business Development; Angela Leonzi, VP Patient Care Services; Mary Therien, President/CEO; and Courtney Verissimo, CT Association Membership and Event Manager. The Stratford Visiting Nurse Association has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by Hearst Connecticut Media
- [RVNA Wins Top Workplaces Award for the Seventh Time](https://www.vnane.org/2018/10/02/rvna-wins-top-workplaces-award-for-the-seventh-time/) - RVNA Wins Top Workplaces Award for the Seventh Time
- [RVNA WINS "READERS CHOICE AWARD"](https://www.vnane.org/2018/03/13/rvna-wins-readers-choice-award/) - RVNA, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, was recently awarded a Readers Choice Award for “Best In-Home Care” by TownVibe/Ridgefield Magazine. The Readers Choice Awards, introduced this year, reflect the votes of over 800 TownVibe/Ridgefield Magazine readers, who weighed in on categories ranging from food and drink to beauty, shopping, and health. "RVNA has been serving
- [Two Boston Area Visiting Nurse Organizations Set To Merge](https://www.vnane.org/2017/02/23/two-boston-area-visiting-nurse-organizations-set-to-merge/) - Two Boston Area Visiting Nurse Organizations Set To Merge Contact: Bill Connors, CEO, GMVN&CH BConnors@gmvna.com (781) 396.2633 Medford, MA - February 22, 2017 - Two venerable non-profit home care agencies serving a combined 52 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts have announced their intent to merge. The plan to combine Greater Medford VNA, founded in
- [Change in Leadership for NVNA & Hospice](https://www.vnane.org/2016/07/06/change-in-leadership-for-nvna-hospice/) - Bringing Care Home Since 1920 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NVNA and Hospice Contact: Joan Wright, NVNA and Hospice 781.610.1422 jwright@nvna.org NVNA AND HOSPICE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGE Meg Doherty to retire after 30 years as CEO Just weeks before stepping down as CEO of Norwell VNA (NVNA) and Hospice, Meg Doherty was
- [5 Star Clinically Integrated Network member Porchlight Home Care Continues to Innovate!](https://www.vnane.org/2016/01/11/5-star-clinically-integrated-network-member-porchlight-home-care-continues-to-innovate/) - One of VNANE’s 5 Star Clinically Integrated Network Members Porchlight Home Care continues to Innovate! Read more on Move In Time program for Western Mass seniors… Porchlight VNA/Home Care Given Green Light for Move In Time Program in the Berkshires Central Berkshire Fund Supports Seniors Getting More Active- ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Lee, MA- Porchlight VNA/Home
- [Clinically Integrated Network Applauds Blue Cross Hospice Direction](https://www.vnane.org/2015/12/29/clinically-integrated-network-applauds-blue-cross-hospice-direction/) - VNANE’s Clinically Integrated Network endorses Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts direction on end of life and hospice care at home. Our network encourages all payers to consider and providers to advocate for these type of changes giving patients better choices while lowering cost. We highly commend Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and will
- [Clinically Integrated Network Continues Excellence as "Home Care Elite"](https://www.vnane.org/2015/11/09/clinically-integrated-network-continues-excellence-as-home-care-elite/) - VNANE’s Clinically Integrated Network Celebrates Home Care Elite Awards Nov. 2015: The Clinically Integrated Network of Visiting Nurse Associations of New England proudly recognizes its 13 members earning Home Care Elite Awards. OCS Home Care by National Research Corporation and DecisionHealth research an annual listing of the top 25% of home health agencies based on
- [Clinically Integrated Network Member Porchlight VNA, Announces New Contract](https://www.vnane.org/2015/10/12/clinically-integrated-network-member-porchlight-vna-announces-new-contract/) - For Immediate Release 10/12/2015 Contact: Amie G. Miarecki Phone: (413)355-9018 Email: Amiarecki@porchlighthomecare.org _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ New Partnership Brings Quality Home Care to Hilltowns- Porchlight Receives Contract with Highland Valley Elder Services _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Lee, MA- Earlier this month, Porchlight VNA/Home Care began a new partnership with Highland Valley Elder Services for fiscal years 2016-2018. The contract will provide
- [VNANE Announces IV Partnership](https://www.vnane.org/2015/10/06/vnane-announces-iv-partnership/) - VNANE’s Clinically Integrated Network Joins Forces with IV Associates and Option Care Pharmacy Oct. 2015- In order to meet the demand of value based healthcare reimbursement, three organizations have agreed on an alliance working together on enhanced home infusion services that keep patients at home and facilitate expedited transitions to home care. Visiting Nurse Associations
- [Clinically Integrated Network Outcomes](https://www.vnane.org/2015/08/24/48477/) - VNANE’s Clinically Integrated Network Members Continue Raising the Bar on Outcome Excellence VNANE’s Clinically Integrated Network Members Continue Raising the Bar on Outcome Excellence August 2015- Since creation and implementation of disease specific pathways in Nov. 2014, Visiting Nurse Associations of New England’s (VNANE) Clinically Integrated Network customers have enjoyed impressive improvement on VNANE’s already
- [Standards & Best Practices Quarterly Q&A Discusssion](https://www.vnane.org/2015/01/08/standards-best-practices-quarterly-qa-discusssion/) - Thanks to all who attended the Standards of Care Quarterly Q&A calls held on August 20 ant 21st. The Q&A is available on the website and can be found under the Members Only and click on the VNANE Video Training button. VNANE will continue to hold Q&A discussion calls on a quarterly basis via a
- [HDI Launches Collaboration with Visiting Nurse Associations of New England](https://www.vnane.org/2015/07/10/hdi-launches-collaboration-with-visiting-nurse-associations-of-new-england/) - The Health Care Delivery Institute (HDI) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has signed a five-year strategic affiliation agreement with the Visiting Nurse Associations of New England (VNANE) and its Clinically Integrated Network of home health and hospice providers. The affiliation agreement provides a framework to collaborate on research, educational and technology development projects that improve
- [2014 Innovator Award](https://www.vnane.org/2014/10/14/2014-innovator-award/) - The Innovator Award was awarded to Home Health VNA of Lawrence, MA for their collaborative work with Lawrence General Hospital, Pentucket Medical Associates and Greater Lawrence Family Health Center to form the Merrimack Valley Health Information Exchange (MVHIE) collaborative. The goal was to develop an electronic mechanism to share information about shared patients to ensure
- [ICD-10](https://www.vnane.org/2014/09/29/vnane-annual-meeting-2/) - Are you ready for ICD-10 coding? As of 10/1/15, it is a CMS requirement. CMS offers a newsletter with updates on the changes. Use the following link to learn more:http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/ICD10/CMS_ICD-10_Industry_Email_Updates.html
- [VNANE 2013 Innovator Award winners](https://www.vnane.org/2014/08/07/vnane-2013-innovator-award-winners/) - The VNANE 2013 Innovator Award winners are the Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice (Shirley, MA) and the VNA of Greater Lowell (Lowell, MA). A synopsis of their programs follow. For 2013, the second year of the Innovation Awards, the Member Innovation was awarded to Karen Bernhardt, CEO of Nashoba Nursing Service and Hospice, Shirley, MA. During
- [VNANE 2012 Innovator Award winners](https://www.vnane.org/2014/08/07/vnane-2012-innovator-award-winners/) - The award winners for 2012 are Ridgefield VNA (Ridgefield, CT) and the Community Nurse and Hospice (Fairhaven, MA). A synopsis of their programs follow. The VNA of Ridgefield (RVNA) received the award for Quality Living at Home (QLAH), a free community outreach program that helps seniors and others remain in their communities in a safe,
- [Welcome to the new VNANE website!](https://www.vnane.org/2014/07/31/welcome-to-the-new-vnane-website/) - Welcome! Check back soon for more news and updates!

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.vnane.org/) - Visiting Nurse Associations of New England (VNANE) is a membership association and the largest network of home health care providers in the northeast US.
- [Board Contract Tracker](https://www.vnane.org/members-only/membership-newsletter/) - Contract Tracker_4.2026 Contract Tracker_1.2026 Industry_Membership News Contract Tracker_October 2025 VNANE Industry News_Membership Industry & Membership News Contract Tracker_July25 July 2020 VNANE Membership Newsletter April 2020 VNANE Membership Newletter April 2020 VNANE Contract List Update December 2019 VNANE Membership Newsletter December 2019 VNANE Contract List Update April 2019 VNANE Membership Newletter April 2019 VNANE Contract List
- [Membership Data Collection Calendar](https://www.vnane.org/members-only/membership-data-collection-calendar/) - Re-envisioning This Page.
- [Board of Directors](https://www.vnane.org/members-only/files/board-list/) - Board of Directors_FY2026 Board of Directors FY2025 Board of Directors List 2017 Board of Directors List FY2020Download VNANE Board Of Directors FY2021 VNANE FY2022 Board of Directors VNANE FY2023 Board of Directors Board of Directors FY2024
- [MCO Contracting](https://www.vnane.org/members-only/mco-contracting/) - This grid is updated with the most up to date contact at the payer for VNANE members to reach out to with claims questions.
- [2025 39th Annual Meeting](https://www.vnane.org/2025-39th-annual-meeting/) - 39th Annual Meeting Presentation
- [VNANE Clinical Pathways](https://www.vnane.org/members-only/video-training/) - HF PATHWAY UPDATED rev 20160523 VNANE_Quarterly_QA20160324 Best Practices Q&A Forum 20150821 VNANE_Quarterly_QA20150430 VNANE_Quarterly_Q&A 20150227 VNANE_Pathways_Rollout_QA_20141023 COPD Pathway UPDATED rev 20160523 Total Knee Replacemnt Pthwy Total Hip Replacemt Pthwy Diabetes Pathway Outcome Measures & Compliance Asthma Clinical Pathway 2025 CAD AMI_Unstable Angina Clinical Pathway 2025 CAD CABG Clinical Pathway 2025 COPD Clinical Pathway 2025 Diabetes 2
- [Clinical Integration Committee](https://www.vnane.org/members-only/files/clinical-integration-committee/) - You do not have access to the files within this committee. If you feel you have reached this page in error please contact VNANE about gaining access.
- [Refer to a Clinically Integrated Network Member](https://www.vnane.org/refer-to-a-clinically-integrated-network-member/) - Search for Agency by Zip: Search for Agency by City/State: CT MA RI CT Clinically Integrated Network Members MA Clinically Integrated Network Members RI Clinically Integrated Network Members Connecticut Agency Name: RVNAhealth Address: 27 Governor St., Ridgefield, CT 06877 Website: http://www.rvnahealth.org Admin Voice: (203) 438-5555 Admin Fax: (203) 431-6583 Intake Voice: (203) 438-5555 Intake Fax:
- [Hospice Services](https://www.vnane.org/hospice-services/) - 10 VNAs in the VNANE network provide hospice services for their communities in addition to all of the core services necessary to maintain stability of one's medical needs in the home. Our remaining agencies maintain strong relationships with local, independent, palliative and hospice agencies who promptly and smoothly transition patients as requested. For a general list
- [VNANE FY2024  Board of Directors](https://www.vnane.org/vnane-fy2024-board-of-directors/) - Board of Directors FY2024
- [VNANE Staff](https://www.vnane.org/members-only/files/vnane-staff/) - VNANE Staff Listing
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- [Directions](https://www.vnane.org/about-vnane/directions/) - Directions to VNANE Visiting Nurse Association of New England, Inc. 55 West Street, Walpole, MA 02081 (508) 480-0060
- [About VNANE](https://www.vnane.org/about-vnane/) - Nobody does it better! The Visiting Nurse Associations of New England (VNANE) is the largest VNA health care delivery system in the Northeastern United States, consisting of non-profit, community-based home health care agencies in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Established when Connecticut Visiting Nurse Partnership (VNP) and Visiting Nurse Associations of Massachusetts (VNAMI) merged in
- [Data & Outcomes Performance Committee](https://www.vnane.org/members-only/files/data-outcomes-performance-committee/) - Meeting Minutes Data & Outcomes Performance Committee 20221020 Data & Outcomes Performance Committee 20221117 Data & Outcomes Performance Committee 20230119 Data & Outcomes Performance Committee 20230216 Data & Outcomes Performance Committee 20230316 Data & Outcomes Performance Committee 20230518 Data & Outcomes Performance Committee 20230601 Data & Outcomes Performance Committee Meeting Minutes 20190925 Data & Outcomes
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- [VNA Directory](https://www.vnane.org/vna-directory/) - Search for Agency by Zip: Search for Agency by City/State: CT MA RI View All MA Members CT Members RI Members Massachusetts Agency Name: Acton Public Health Nursing Services Address: 30 Sudbury Rd., rear, Acton, MA 01720 Website: http://www.actonnursingservice.com Admin Voice: (978) 929-6650 Admin Fax: (978) 929-6341 Intake Voice: (978) 929-6650 Intake Fax: (978) 929-6341Services:
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- [Connecticut](https://www.vnane.org/vna-directory/connecticut/) - View information regarding Visiting Nurse Associations in Connecticut.
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- [Become a Payer Partner](https://www.vnane.org/become-a-payer-partner/) - NEW PAYERS PARTNER WITH THE LARGEST NETWORK OF VNAs IN THE NORTHEAST Since 1985, VNANE has administered relationships with managed care organizations for our network of VNAs that provide exceptional, high quality home care services to subscribers in New England communities. The largest network of independent, non-profit providers in the Northeast, VNANE members serve subscribers
- [Clinical Pathway Training Webinars](https://www.vnane.org/members-only/clinical-pathway-training-webinars/) - Asthma Clinical Pathway Training: CAD Clinical Pathway Training: COPD Clinical Pathway Training: Diabetes Type II Clinical Pathway Training: CHF Clinical Pathway Training:
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- [Innovator’s Award Program](https://www.vnane.org/innovators-award-program/) - In 2012, VNANE announced two new VNANE Innovator’s Awards to honor agencies that develop and implement innovations for their agencies to improve cost, quality and access in (1) their agency or for (2) a partner provider(s). The Innovator’s Award replaced the former VNANE Pinnacle Award which honored agencies for their achievements in patient satisfaction. In
- [2015 Annual Meeting & Innovator Awards](https://www.vnane.org/members-only/files/annual-meeting/) - The 29th VNANE Annual Meeting took place at Sturbridge Village on Thursday, October 1, 2015. The meeting theme "Meeting Customer (Payers, Partners & Patients) Requirements in the Evolving Health Care Marketplace: Navigating and Aligning Business Development and Financial Incentives in Post-Actue Care" included keynote speaker Bob Simione of Simione Consulting and Chris Attaya of Strategic
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- [MCO News](https://www.vnane.org/members-only/mco-contracting/mco-news/) - Hospice Physician Services (03/26/2012) Some VNANE members have had questions about adding Physician services to existing hospice contracts. These services can not be included on VNANE hospice contracts, which are ancillary type contracts. The physician must work with payers to obtain a professional contract based on their specialty. MA/RI: Fallon Rate Requests (03/19/2012) Please respond
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## MCO News

- [Hospice Physician Services](https://www.vnane.org/mco_news/hospice-physician-services-03262012/)
- [REHOSPITALIZATION RATES – FOURTH QUARTER DUE TO VNANE](https://www.vnane.org/mco_news/rehospitalization-rates-fourth-quarter-due-to-vnane-01092012/)
- [CT/MA: Health New England Amendment](https://www.vnane.org/mco_news/ctma-health-new-england-amendment-03122012/)
- [WHO’S THE BEST PAYER?](https://www.vnane.org/mco_news/whos-the-best-payer-03122012/)
- [MA/RI: Fallon Rate Requests](https://www.vnane.org/mco_news/mari-fallon-rate-requests-03192012/)
- [CT/MA/RI: Aetna Claims Guidelines](https://www.vnane.org/mco_news/ctmari-aetna-claims-guidelines-03192012/)

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