NORTH KANSAS CITY, Missouri—North Kansas City Hospital and Alternate Solutions Health Network, a national home health provider, will partner in a new joint venture agreement. Under this collaboration, operating as North Kansas City Hospital Home Health, advanced in-home health care services will be provided to the Northland community and beyond, reaching patients in Clay, Platte, Jackson and Ray counties.
Headquartered in Kettering, Ohio, Alternate Solutions Health Network is recognized as an industry leader in multidisciplinary post-acute care services. Through its commitment to modern solutions, innovative clinical pathways, and a steadfast focus on quality outcomes, ASHN has earned trust as a valued partner to some of the nation's foremost health care systems. Its nationally recognized efforts in reducing health care costs, while simultaneously ensuring optimal patient support and rehabilitation services outside traditional acute care settings, underscore its prominence in the field.
NKCH joins an esteemed consortium of leading physicians and health care professionals dedicated to advancing patient engagement, nurturing clinical talent, fostering innovation and delivering unparalleled care in the comforting environment of patients' homes. ASHN's dedicated clinical team will offer a comprehensive suite of services, including skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapies, as well as home health aides and medical social work support.
“This joint venture is part of our growth strategy,” said Stephen Reintjes Sr., MD, president and CEO of NKCH. “Home health is a vital part of the continuum of care and ASHN excels in this area. This partnership allows us to leverage specialized competencies, maintain high-quality patient care and expand our delivery of home health services.”
As health care paradigms continue to evolve, the collaboration between ASHN and NKCH will further enhance the home health care experience, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and high patient satisfaction.
"Partnering with North Kansas City Hospital marks a new chapter in home health delivery, blending Alternate Solution Health Networks’ expertise with North Kansas City Hospital’s esteemed legacy of service,” said Everett Neal, president of ASHN. “As we partner together, we're not just building a brighter future; we're building on a foundation of unwavering dedication to the health and well-being of this cherished community."