A healthcare revolution is brewing in post-acute care facilities, and it starts with understanding the challenges from the inside out. Dr. Hussien Ballout, a Florida geriatrician, noticed something troubling at nursing homes near his hospital. Residents were stuck in a "revolving door" of emergency visits for issues that simple medical oversight could have prevented. After becoming medical director at one such facility in 2018, he implemented protocols that closed this gap, laying the foundation for what would become Evolutionary Healthcare.

The company took a decisive turn when COO Sierra Jones, a former nursing home administrator, joined forces with Dr. Ballout. Their combined perspectives and clinical expertise paired with deep operational understanding created something unique in the healthcare landscape. While competitors promise similar metrics improvements, Evolutionary Healthcare approaches facilities with genuine comprehension of regulatory challenges, quality measures, and the daily realities of skilled nursing operations.

Their most transformative innovation? Introducing osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to nursing homes. This physician-led, hands-on approach has yielded remarkable results—a 78% reduction in long-term narcotics use during their pilot program, with corresponding decreases in falls and hospital readmissions. Beyond pain management, these specialized physicians provide 20-30 minute sessions addressing everything from joint issues to anxiety to lymphatic flow problems, all without medication.

The patient response has been extraordinary. Facility staff report that residents with behavioral issues remain calm on OMT treatment days. One woman, unable to qualify for needed back surgery due to high narcotic use, successfully reduced her medications through OMT treatments and finally received her operation after a decade of waiting.

Looking ahead, Evolutionary Healthcare is expanding their unique model beyond Florida. Rather than requiring physicians to relocate, they're building networks around community doctors, allowing them to maintain their practices while joining the Evolutionary mission. This approach honors their core philosophy: when providers are well taken care of, everything else falls into place.

Ready to transform patient care at your facility? Connect with us at evolutionaryhc.org or through our social media channels to discover how our holistic approach can revolutionize your outcomes while supporting your existing clinical programs.