John Helmy
Founder, HomeCareAtlas
John Helmy is the founder of HomeCareAtlas, a directory and operating platform for non-medical home care agencies in the United States.
Background
John is a product manager with experience building technology products at Disney and the UAE federal government. His work has spanned UX design, cross-functional product development, and operational systems used by millions of users.
Home care industry research
John built HomeCareAtlas after extensive research into the home care industry's regulatory landscape. He has personally reviewed licensing requirements, application processes, and compliance frameworks across all 50 U.S. states, using primary sources including:
- State health department regulations and administrative codes
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provider databases
- State licensing application forms and fee schedules
- Published state statutes governing home care agencies (e.g., 10 NYCRR Part 766, Texas HHSC TAC Title 26, California HSC §1796.10)
This research forms the basis of HomeCareAtlas's 50-state licensing guide library, which provides aspiring agency owners with state-specific requirements, fees, timelines, and regulatory citations.
Areas of focus
- Non-medical home care licensing and compliance across all 50 states
- Home care agency startup costs and market assessment
- Regulatory technology for service businesses
- Caregiver training requirements and state mandates
Published guides
John researches and writes HomeCareAtlas's state licensing guides, including: