Amy Schiffman, MD, who joined the CaringMatters Board of Directors in 2025, is a distinguished leader in the field of aging-in-place and home-based care. With over 15 years of experience, she has become a trailblazer in navigating the complexities of medical and non-medical care, Medicare, and innovative payment models.

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Dr. Schiffman’s journey began as the founder and medical director of Capital House Calls, LLC, a pioneering home-based primary care practice. Her deep understanding of the intersection between complex care needs and payment systems has set new standards in the field.

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Following this success, Dr. Schiffman served as the Chief Medical Officer for a major human services organization, where she oversaw their hospice services and end-of-life care programs. Her expertise in managing diverse care settings, including hospice and home care, has been instrumental in improving patient outcomes and streamlining care delivery.

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Currently, Dr. Schiffman is the CEO of AgingHere, a communications platform dedicated to connecting professionals within the aging-in-place space. She also co-hosts the popular Mastering Medicare Podcast for business and healthcare professionals navigating Medicare and related fields.

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A board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Schiffman holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a graduate degree in public health from Johns Hopkins University, and a medical degree from George Washington University, where she also completed her residency in Emergency Medicine.

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Outside of her professional life, Dr. Schiffman enjoys biking, traveling, and spending time with her family in Bethesda, MD.