Electronic Visit Verification
New York Electronic Visit Verification (EVV): An Essential Guide
Home care in New York looks different from one neighborhood to the next. Some caregivers navigate subway lines and high-rises. Others drive hours between rural homes on back roads with no signal. The settings may vary, but the goal is the same: deliver reliable care, stay on schedule, and document every visit accurately. Electronic Visit…
5 ways to improve patient care delivery and increase value-based pay contracts for private-duty nursing & pediatrics
Everyone with medically complex needs or chronic conditions deserves high-quality, patient-centric care that is comfortable and outcomes-focused. 82% of patients also say that quality customer service is the most critical factor to satisfaction with the care they receive. Patients and their families seek care workers and nurses who understand their needs and can communicate effectively.…
How EVV can help home-based care recruit — and keep — top staff
The home-based care industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With the introduction of the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system, there’s a significant shift in how service delivery is recorded and verified, particularly for Medicaid programs. But, beyond compliance with these new rules, EVV presents an opportunity for agencies to enhance their operations, improve staff…
EVV unlocked: The truth about the Choice Model & the billing aggregator myth [Webinar Recap]
It’s no secret that compliance regulations in the home-based care industry can be wordy—just take a look at the ever-important 21st Century Cures Act, which spans an entire 312 pages, to get a sense of how long-winded some mandates can be. As luck would have it, the extent of these pertinent laws often makes them downright…
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EVV & me: How to stay compliant as a home infusion nursing agency [Webinar Recap]
Questions arise for home health agencies each time the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issues a final rule that impacts those providing skilled nursing services, especially home infusion nursing agencies and specialty pharmacies. The latest CMS concerns have surrounded electronic visit verification (EVV), or really, how exactly it applies to home infusion organizations. In our…
4 ways home-based care technology reduces mileage for rural agencies
While no two home care agencies are alike, those that serve rural areas face several unique challenges compared to those that solely serve urban centers. In fact, though urban populations continue to rise, about 20.0% of people who live in the United States and 19% of those in Canada have rural abodes. For older adults here, ensuring access to…
Boost your RCM: 4 ways home care software can improve billing and payroll
Revenue cycle management (RCM) is a vital component of any health care organization, and home care agencies are no exception. One of the biggest challenges in RCM and accounting management is the billing and payroll process, which can be a time-consuming, tedious, and error-prone task if done manually. But, with the advent of home care…
5 Tips on automating client risk management in home care
As we mentioned in our blog, 3 methods to enhance home care risk management, and keeping clients safe while providing care services is critical for home care organizations. One of the three methods discussed was using automation to reduce manual errors and identify risks more quicker. Manual processing of client risk management leads to a…
5 opportunities where technology can help home care agencies grow
For the home care industry, the next couple of decades are clear: the need for services will rise in step with the population of older adults.
Bill to Delay EVV for Home Care Passes House
For U.S. home care agencies rushing to implement federally-mandated electronic visit verification (EVV) systems, there looks to be some reprieve.