The CEO Playbook for Home Health: Lessons from 20 Years in the Trenches

The CEO Playbook for Home Health: Lessons from 20 Years in the Trenches

In this episode, Zach Newman and Renee Picard-Walsh sit down with industry veteran Bud Langham, whose 20+ year career helped shape modern home health. From his leadership journey at Encompass and Inhabit to his current role advising emerging companies, Bud shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, organizational growth, and navigating change. They dive into what separates great leaders today, how to cut through the noise around AI and innovation, and why the future of home health depends on adaptability, interoperability, and better execution. Bud also offers candid advice for new CEOs and explains why “learning, unlearning, and relearning” may be the most important skill in healthcare today.

From Audit to AI: Building Enzo Health & Reimagining Home Care

In Episode 2 of The Care Shift, Renee flips the script and sits down with co-host Zach Newman to unpack his journey into home health—and why he’s betting on AI to transform it. Zach shares how he went from accounting to tech sales to founding Enzo Health, and the eye-opening moment that revealed just how broken and manual the home care system really is. The conversation dives into the hidden inefficiencies plaguing agencies, from fax machines and spreadsheets to overwhelmed clinicians buried in documentation. They explore how Enzo Health is using AI—like ambient listening and intelligent workflows—to reduce administrative burden, restore the clinician-patient connection, and improve outcomes across the board. This episode is a candid look at: * Why home health is “10+ years behind” technologically * The real operational pain points agencies have normalized * How AI can enhance (not replace) the human touch * What it takes to build meaningful technology in a complex industry If you care about the future of home-based care, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Meet your Host: Renee Picard Walsh

Today's episode introduces Renee and her journey in home health care, highlighting the impact of technology and the personal experiences shared on LinkedIn. The use of AI is an exciting prospect for the future of home health care. Takeaways * Home health care is a passion for Renee, who has spent 30 years in the industry. * The use of technology, particularly AI, is an exciting prospect for the future of home health care.