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Connecticut Children's Expands into Homecare, Serving Connecticut's Most Vulnerable Children
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Hartford, CT (December 12, 2024) – Connecticut Children’s, the state’s only independent health system dedicated exclusively to children, has expanded its services to include homecare, addressing the critical needs of Connecticut’s most vulnerable and underserved pediatric populations. The acquisition of All Pointe HomeCare significantly enhances Connecticut Children’s ability to provide comprehensive, continuous care to children across the state.
With this strategic move, Connecticut Children’s now has the ability to offer a full spectrum of care, from hospital to home, ensuring that children can receive vital medical attention in a comfortable, familiar setting. Both private in-home nursing and skilled, intermittent care is available in many geographic areas throughout the state of Connecticut. This expansion not only strengthens the continuity of care but also helps to reduce discharge delays, allowing children to transition seamlessly from hospital to home with ongoing medical support.
“Expanding into homecare is an important part of our mission to provide high-quality care to all children, regardless of their circumstances. In fact, nearly 95% of the children currently receiving our homecare services are on Medicaid,” said Jim Shmerling, DHA, FACHE, President and CEO of Connecticut Children’s. “By acquiring All Pointe HomeCare, we are meeting the needs of some of the most vulnerable children in our state—children who rely on Medicaid and require care for management of complex medical issues. It is more critical than ever that the state of Connecticut takes a hard look at Medicaid reimbursement rates and their impact on organizations like ours. We are doing everything we can to ensure a healthier future for Connecticut’s children, but we need adequate support to continue this important work.”
With the addition of more than 200 highly trained home health aides, nurses, and clinicians from All Pointe HomeCare, Connecticut Children’s will be able to serve over 200 children requiring both short-term and long-term homecare. This expansion also positions the health system to better support children with acute and chronic complex medical needs, including respiratory care and tube feeding, by providing skilled nursing services in their homes.
By bringing home care under our umbrella, we are not only reducing the burden on families but also ensuring these children continue to receive the care they need in the environment where they feel safest—at home.
Jim Moore, MD,
President, Connecticut Children's Specialty Group
“Homecare is a vital component of ensuring that children with complex medical needs can thrive outside of the hospital,” said Jim Moore, MD, President of Connecticut Children’s Specialty Group. “By bringing home care under our umbrella, we are not only reducing the burden on families but also ensuring these children continue to receive the care they need in the environment where they feel safest—at home.”
"As we join Connecticut Children’s, All Pointe HomeCare is proud to further strengthen our commitment to high-quality, compassionate care for Connecticut’s pediatric population," said Annellie Reed, BS, RN, Administrator of All Pointe HomeCare. "Our team is dedicated to supporting children with complex medical needs in the comfort of their homes, providing a seamless continuity of care. Together with Connecticut Children’s, we are better equipped to serve the families who depend on us, ensuring every child can thrive in a familiar, supportive environment."
About Connecticut Children’s Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut 100% dedicated to kids. That means high-quality care across more than 30 pediatric specialties in 40+ locations throughout Connecticut, Eastern New York and Western Massachusetts. One team on a mission to improve access to healthcare from before birth and into adulthood. One team pushing the limits with breakthrough research and community partnerships so we can help you focus on what matters most: your family’s wellness journey. When you choose Connecticut Children’s, you can expect care Beyond Imagination.
