BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Compassus, a leading national provider of integrated, home-based care services, announced today that two team members, Sam Williams and Erin Horsley, have been recognized by WTWH Healthcare as part of the Future Leaders Class of 2026.
The Future Leaders Awards program honors exceptional professionals under the age of 40 who are shaping the future of healthcare across a range of sectors, including home health, hospice and palliative care.
Williams, Director of Palliative Care Operations, was recognized in the Home Health & Home Care category, and Horsley, Hospice Regional Executive of Clinical Operations, was recognized in the Hospice & Palliative Care category. Both were selected for their leadership, innovation and commitment to advancing high-quality care for patients and families.
“We are incredibly proud to see Sam and Erin recognized as Future Leaders,” said Mike Asselta, CEO of Compassus. “Their dedication to improving care delivery and supporting patients, families and teammates reflects the very best of who we are as an organization. This recognition is well deserved.”
The Future Leaders Class of 2026 represents a diverse group of emerging leaders driving meaningful impact across the healthcare continuum. Honorees are recognized for their ability to elevate patient experiences, support caregivers and contribute to innovation in their respective fields.
“I’m honored to be included among this group of leaders who are committed to advancing care,” Horsley said. “In hospice, we have a unique opportunity to support patients and families during some of life’s most meaningful and vulnerable moments, and I’m proud to be part of a team focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality care.”
“I’m proud to be recognized alongside so many individuals making an impact in health care,” Williams said. “Palliative care is often misunderstood, but it plays a critical role in improving quality of life and supporting patients and families through serious illness. This recognition reflects the incredible work of our teams and the commitment we share to expanding access to that care wherever patients call home.”
The full list of honorees was published in WTWH Healthcare publications, including Home Health Care News and Hospice News, reaching a broad national audience.
For more information about Compassus and its services, visit compassus.com.
