Homecare Homebase president Luke Rutledge traces his leadership to building tech teams that balance bold vision with disciplined execution, driven by personal experience with home-based care. He defines innovation as solving clinicians’ real pain points—streamlining visits and documentation—while preserving proven practices. Innovation, he argues, isn’t bolting AI onto old workflows; it requires redesigning operating models with a human-in-the-loop to validate guidance and documentation. He’s most excited about AI scribing and ambient listening that auto-populate EHRs and surface missed items while clinicians stay patient-focused. Looking ahead, he sees a shift toward Medicare Advantage and value-based care, requiring integrated RPM, predictive insights and decision support that reduces data overload. He says 2025 is defined by transformation under payment cuts, workforce shortages, and accelerating AI—favoring organizations that lead.
Hospice News – VOICES with Michelle Barlow
November 13, 2025
