SimiTree
Your success is our mission. Together with our clients we build a healthier future for the communities we serve.
We've walked in your shoes – we are clinicians, leaders & trusted partners dedicated to advancing home health, hospice, and behavioral health. SimiTree Healthcare Consulting unites former Simione and BlackTree experts, services, and approaches to help post-acute organizations raise performance levels and realize revenue potential in a complex market. Offering a full spectrum of clinical, financial
“I viewed SimiTree as our secret weapon.” 🔐
❌ Not after we presented candidates
❌ Not after interviews
❌ Not after the hire
It was AFTER the conversations that followed.
Because executive search isn’t just about finding the right leader — it’s about shaping the decisions that determine whether that leader succeeds once they’re in the seat.
Recently, we partnered with an organization building a brand-new executive leadership role. Once the finalist emerged, the real work began.
The questions shifted:
❔ What should compensation look like in today’s market
❔ How to structure incentives for better outcomes
❔ What truly makes this opportunity competitive
❔ How should the role be positioned to attract top talent
❔ What needs to be in place for long-term success
The strongest searches don't end with a hire — they begin with one.
➡️ Learn more about the SimiTree approach: https://bit.ly/3Qx28md
One of the fastest ways to lose confidence in a hiring process?
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Silence.
We've all experienced it.
The project that disappears into a black hole.
The update that never comes.
The process that leaves everyone wondering what's happening behind the scenes.
That's why communication matters so much in executive search.
"There wasn't a day that went by where I was wondering where we were in the process."
That statement has very little to do with recruiting… and everything to do with the partnership.
🔗 Discover the SimiTree difference: https://bit.ly/3Qx28md
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In Vivie’s case, they needed a leader spanning home health, hospice, home care, and senior living.
The challenge wasn’t sourcing candidates.
It was fully understanding the role.
Healthcare leadership operates inside a system shaped by:
• Regulations
• Compliance
• Reimbursement models
• Operational realities
• Segment-specific growth strategy
That’s where specialization makes the difference.
As Allie put it:
“We were speaking the same language right off the bat.”
And that’s the real advantage:
✅ Faster alignment.
✅ Sharper conversations.
✅ Stronger candidates.
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06/16/2026
Big news in home health leadership 🎉
We’re excited to celebrate Wayne Regan on his election as Treasurer of the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts.
Wayne brings strong financial expertise, trusted leadership, and a deep commitment to strengthening home-based care. His election reflects the confidence of his peers and the impact he continues to make across the healthcare community.
As home care continues to evolve, leaders like Wayne are helping shape its future and advance high-quality care where it matters most. 💙
Please join us in congratulating Wayne on this well-earned achievement!
🙋 A resume shows what someone has done.
🙅 It doesn’t show how they’ll perform inside your environment.
The strongest executive hires aren’t made because a candidate checks every box.
They’re made because there’s alignment — on mission, leadership style, and where the business is going next.
That’s why every successful search starts with the company, not the candidate.
Experience gets someone into the conversation.
Fit determines whether they succeed once they’re there.
👉 Explore a better way to approach search: https://bit.ly/3Qx28md
06/11/2026
In our new , we explore why executive burnout and leadership turnover are becoming a growing organizational risk 📉
Today’s leaders face constant pressure:
▪️ Staffing shortages
▪️ Financial strain
▪️ Regulatory complexity
▪️ System change
▪️ Higher performance demands
When executives leave, organizations feel it immediately:
⚠️ Disruption
⚠️ Lower morale
⚠️ Slower ex*****on
⚠️ Higher financial & compliance risk
That’s why companies are focusing on:
▪️ Succession planning
▪️ Executive support
▪️ Retention strategies
Bottom line: leadership stability is a competitive advantage.
🔗 https://bit.ly/43u2lt3
06/10/2026
Big news at SimiTree! 🎉
We're thrilled to welcome Drew McCartney as our new Executive Vice President of Behavioral Health. Drew brings over 30 years of healthcare leadership experience and a proven track record of helping behavioral health organizations grow and thrive.
This appointment reflects SimiTree's continued commitment to the behavioral health community — and our dedication to being a long-term partner for the providers who serve patients every day.
Read the full announcement here 👉 https://bit.ly/4gaOzDi
CMS changes, margin pressure, and operational risk are key themes at the 2026 for hospice and home health leaders.
SimiTree is excited to attend — and lead the following discussions:
📌 “Under Pressure: The Potential Impact on Hospices of CMS Proposed 2027 Variation Index" – Maureen Kelleher, RN, MBA
• CMS scrutiny and what providers need to know
• Impact of the Spending and Service Variation Index (SSVI)
• How organizations will be evaluated
• Actions providers can take now to prepare
📌 “Key Trends in Margins and Metrics in Home Health” – Michael Simione
• Margin protection in a constrained reimbursement environment
• Key operational metrics to track
• Effects of labor, productivity, and case mix
• What stakeholders expect in 2026
These aren’t theoretical conversations. They’re the issues actively shaping the future of hospice and home health.
🤝 Connect before the conference: https://bit.ly/4ea14MG
06/02/2026
Turnover in healthcare is expected.
The real risk?
What happens after.
One open role can quickly turn into:
→ Burnout
→ Staffing strain
→ Slower operations
→ Less consistency in patient care
Most organizations don’t break overnight.
They slowly shift into survival mode.
Our newest blog explores why staffing gaps — not turnover itself — create the biggest long-term disruption in , , and .
📖 Read it here: https://bit.ly/4uYDSrG
06/02/2026
❌ Dramatic accounting scandal
✔️ Missed visits & delayed documentation
Your agency may be losing revenue every day — and it’s rarely fraud or obvious billing mistakes.
Instead, it's:
1️⃣ Unbilled care
2️⃣ Slowed cash flow
3️⃣ Avoidable denials
4️⃣ Hidden revenue leaks
The worst part? It often looks “normal” in day-to-day operations.
Small gaps. Big impact.
📖 Read more:
https://bit.ly/4cTw57i
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