# Should Home Care Build, Buy, or Partner with Care Management (Steve Barlam)

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Podcast: [Home Care Strategy Lab](https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-care-strategy-lab-7276600)
Published: 2026-03-24T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0829769
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## Resource

#53 “Care managers turn chaos into clarity—bridging what families want with what their loved ones truly need.” Steve Barlam, a 40+ year geriatric care management leader, former ALCA president, and CEO of JFS Care, shares lessons from building one of the most integrated care management–led home care models in the country. He breaks down the critical differences between home care management and aging life care management, and why clarity in terminology and scope are essential for both families and providers. We unpack the business realities of adding care management—from recruiting the right talent to navigating pricing, market demand, and referral dynamics. Steve also explains how care management can both drive home care growth and coexist with external partners when done thoughtfully. He offers a forward-looking perspective on the industry, adapting to technology, coaching families, and the urgent need to scale care management to meet the growing demand. Steve Barlam on LinkedIn JFS Care Thoughtful Engagement Program ALCA —Aging Life Care Association Care Management Certification bodies: NACCM CCMC NASW Sponsors: Phoebe —mention 'LAB' for 10% off

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