OhioHealth and Compassus join forces for enhanced home care services
OHIO and TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES — OhioHealth and Compassus have finalized a partnership to provide integrated home health and hospice services across several Ohio locations.
The new venture, called OhioHealth at Home in partnership with Compassus, aims to enhance care coordination in Marion, central Ohio, Lexington, and Athens.
OhioHealth at Home
Under the agreement, Compassus has acquired ownership interest in three hospice locations and four home health locations previously managed by OhioHealth.
Compassus will oversee operations at these facilities, while OhioHealth continues to play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care. The partnership excludes OhioHealth’s Athens hospice services and the Kobacker House in Columbus.
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“We are excited to officially launch OhioHealth at Home in partnership with Compassus, bringing high-quality, patient-centered home health and hospice care to our communities,” said Compassus CEO Mike Asselta.
“Our coordination with the community and OhioHealth hospitals in Marion, central Ohio Lexington and Athens will ensure patients receive seamless, comprehensive care right in the comfort of their homes.”
Combining strengths of OhioHealth and Compassus
The collaboration leverages Compassus’ extensive experience in managing home-based care services and OhioHealth’s deep-rooted commitment to community health.
OhioHealth, a not-for-profit healthcare organization affiliated with the United Methodist Church, has been serving Ohio communities since 1891. It boasts a network of 15 hospitals, 35,000 associates, physicians, and volunteers, covering a 50-county area.
Dr. Steve Markovich, President and CEO of OhioHealth, commented, “OhioHealth is proud to provide patients and families with comprehensive care options for every stage of life. Through our partnership with Compassus, we look forward to continuing to meet the needs of our communities with high-quality, compassionate care.”
Compassus, headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, provides a range of home-based services including home health, home infusion, palliative and hospice care. With nearly 7,000 employees and over 270 locations across 30 states, Compassus serves more than 120,000 patients annually.
