Innovation can do wonders for a homecare business and its clients, but only if the innovation pursued and embraced aligns with regulatory, financial, clinical and operational trends and developments. Misguided efforts around innovation, a lack of support for it, or suboptimal execution can produce lackluster results with the potential to harm or even cripple a home health agency or home medical equipment provider. Find the eight steps you should take here.

Without enough workers to meet demand, the homecare industry is facing a major shift in how it must plan and provide services. To stem the bleeding, caregiving agencies have turned away from seeking clients to focus on recruiting and retaining caregivers—and are learning new lessons along the way. Here's how you can improve your retention rates.