Homecare Homebase Achieves Recognition at the 2025 McKnight's Tech Awards

Homecare Homebase (HCHB), a prominent software provider for home-based care, has been named a finalist in the Building Bridges category for the 2025 McKnight's Excellence in Technology Awards. This accolade highlights HCHB's influential role in offering advanced solutions aimed at aiding home care agencies in overcoming various operational challenges, thereby enhancing overall patient care.

HCHB gained this recognition through its successful collaboration with the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri (VNASEMO), a leading organization in home health care service provision. Facing staffing issues after scaling back operations, VNASEMO implemented HCHB's Smart Scheduling solution, which led to a notable increase in referrals and a 15% rise in average daily census (ADC) over a monthly timeframe.

In addition to the Smart Scheduling tool, VNASEMO also integrated HCHB's Patient Visit Reminder tool. This initiative was crucial in reinforcing accountability among clinicians, ensuring adherence to scheduled visits. The implementation of this tool significantly reduced missed visits, contributing positively to the quality of care provided.

Luke Rutledge, President of HCHB, stated, "This recognition reinforces our mission to equip care providers with the tools, insights, and support they need to consistently deliver exceptional care and outcomes. Our Smart Scheduling and Patient Visit Reminder solutions help agencies like VNASEMO not only address staffing and operational challenges but also strengthen connections between care teams, patients, and families."

The McKnight's Excellence in Technology Awards, presented by McKnight's Long-Term Care News, acknowledges providers and vendors that illustrate how technology enhances care delivery and operational efficiency. The submissions for this year were evaluated by an independent panel consisting of 26 professionals from the long-term care sector.

The editorial director of McKnight's, John O'Connor, remarked, "The McKnight's Tech Awards serve as a platform for providers and vendor partners to showcase collaborative efforts aimed at refining caregiving processes and overall operations. Whether a project is big or small, technological or low-tech, these initiatives have the potential to inspire peers within the industry, assisting in tackling its most significant challenges."

The announcement of the award winners is slated for the virtual McKnight's Tech Awards + Summit scheduled for September 16-17. This summit will feature tech-oriented educational webinars followed by the awards ceremony which will celebrate the cutting-edge projects submitted.

Homecare Homebase was established in 1999 in Dallas by a team of industry veterans. It has committed itself to advancing home-based care through its cloud-based technology solutions and administrative services. HCHB specializes in providing tailored mobile solutions that foster real-time data exchange and communication among field clinicians, physicians, and office staff, ultimately leading to improved care quality and reporting accuracy.

With over 300,000 users, Homecare Homebase oversees care for approximately one million patients daily, culminating in more than 121 million annual visits. HCHB operates as part of Hearst Health, a collective aimed at enhancing care delivery through innovative solutions and support systems.

For more details about the McKnight's Tech Awards + Summit and to view the complete list of finalists, you can visit the official website at mcknightstechawards.com.

About Homecare Homebase:
Founded by seasoned professionals in the home care industry, Homecare Homebase (HCHB) is committed to empowering top-notch home-based care. HCHB’s unique mobile solutions promote operational efficiency, simplify compliance, and improve clinical and financial outcomes for home care agencies. With a robust track record, HCHB is dedicated to innovating solutions that address the constantly evolving needs of the healthcare sector.

About VNASEMO:
The Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri (VNASEMO) strives to set the standard in delivering exceptional home care services in Southeast Missouri, focusing on therapeutic, custodial, palliative, and preventive care. With over 50 years of experience, VNASEMO prioritizes compassion and individual needs, aiming to elevate the quality of life for its patients.