Why Compassion and Connection Drive Home Care Success with Rodney Burris of Care Partners

31/07/2025 48 min Temporada 1 Episodio 33
Why Compassion and Connection Drive Home Care Success with Rodney Burris of Care Partners

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Send us a textGet ready for an inspiring conversation on The Uprising Show as Vivek sits down with Rodney Burris, President and CFO at Care Partners, to talk about leadership, home care, and the power of love in healthcare. This episode digs into the realities of building a people-first company in one of the most challenging industries, and the lessons learned along the way.In this episode:Rodney shares his journey from childhood surgeries to a lifelong mission in healthcareThe surprisingly central role of love and empathy in building successful caregiving teamsHow Care Partners hires and retains caregivers by understanding their “why” and building real relationshipsStructural challenges in the current home care system and what’s being done differently at Care PartnersInsights on scaling a deeply human care model across regions and the future of integrated post-acute careDon’t miss this straight-talking, insightful discussion packed with hard truths, practical solutions, and new ways to think about healthcare leadership.00:00 Power of Connection and Care05:10 Intrinsic Motivation in Healthcare07:11 Fear's Impact on Career Choices10:21 "Positive Trauma: Catalyst for Change"15:05 Defragmenting Post-Acute Care Services17:21 "From Engineer to Marketer"21:45 Prioritizing Caregiver Connections26:08 Optimizing Caregiver Retention Strategies30:32 Reducing Readmissions with Home-Based Care34:30 Growing Need for Home Care Resources35:55 Innovative Employee Care Benefit39:21 Expanding Non-Medical Home Care Services45:03 "Living Globally: Embrace Core Strengths"45:52 Transformative Advice: Focus & AwarenessThe Uprising Show Website: https://theuprisingshow.com/Vivek Nanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viveknanda1/Vivek Nanda's Twitter: https://x.com/vickksTopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/ “Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

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