Colleen Pierro is the Director of Regulatory & Clinical Affairs at the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts. Since joining the Alliance in 2012, Colleen has been pivotal in advocating and assisting on clinical and hospice issues, coordinating the Alliance’s clinical committees and interest groups, and helping members navigate managed care and insurance matters.
Colleen’s entire career has been dedicated to home health care, with extensive experience as a field clinician, supervisor, manager, and director. She is widely recognized as an expert in home health regulations and brings a deep understanding of the operational and clinical realities of home care providers.
In her role, Colleen liaises with regulatory bodies at both federal and state levels, providing critical information, education, and advocacy on clinical and regulatory issues that impact the Alliance’s membership. She monitors state and federal regulatory activities, forecasts their impact on the home care industry, and prepares recommendations and reports for the Board and members. Colleen also designs and presents clinical and regulatory seminars at state and national levels, represents the Alliance on community and regulatory advisory boards, committees, and work groups, and collaborates with clinical educators and other healthcare organizations to elevate awareness of home health care as a clinical specialty.