Care to CEO
The only podcast built for underdog entrepreneurs, everyday people, and caregivers who want to build their own care-based business (Group Homes, Home Care, Foster Care, Behavioral Health Housing, Veteran Housing, etc.) without a trust fund or a fancy degree.
This show is hosted by Crystal Smith, a former CNA turned CEO & City Councilwoman, who shares the real, unfiltered, from-the-trenches playbook, helping you focus on the transformation journey from being an overworked and underpaid worker to becoming CEO and business owner — just like Crystal did — with tactical steps, mindset shifts, mentorship, and hard truths.
Care to CEO
Turning Home Care Challenges Into Opportunities During the Federal Medicaid Moratorium
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Welcome back to Care to CEO! In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest regulatory shake-ups the home health industry has seen in years: a nationwide moratorium impacting new Medicaid enrollments for home health and hospice agencies. If you’re an aspiring care business owner or feeling confused about what these changes mean for your business, you’re not alone.
Joining us is Crystal Smith, founder, consultant, and business acquisition advisor, who’s here to separate fact from fear, break down exactly who’s affected, what’s changing, and how you can adapt and thrive in this new environment. From practical advice on building resilient systems to finding new opportunities beyond Medicaid, Crystal shares actionable strategies for staying informed, flexible, and ready to build a lasting business, even in uncertain times.
Whether your plans are on pause or you’re searching for the right path forward, this episode is packed with insights, encouragement, and the mindset you need to turn obstacles into opportunities. Let’s jump in!
Timestamps:
00:00 Medicaid enrollment moratorium impacts
03:28 Medicaid moratorium impact on providers
06:33 Preparing for business compliance changes
11:34 Learning new business rules
15:04 Evaluating and Selling Business Assets
17:09 Entrepreneurs focusing on their progress
22:45 Consultation for health services
24:13 Adapting in the care industry
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“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”