Home Care
6 Ways Home Care EHR systems impact agencies
Tech advancements continue to revolutionize how client data is stored, accessed, and utilized in the home care industry. Electronic Health Records (EHR) have emerged as a game-changer, streamlining operations and improving client outcomes. In this blog, we explore how home care EHR systems can empower agencies, unleashing a wave of operational efficiency and enhancing the…
Read MoreOvercoming labor cost challenges in home care through automation
The home care industry in the United States plays a crucial role in supporting individuals who require assistance with daily activities while remaining in the comfort of their own homes. However, home care faces its fair share of challenges like any industry. One significant challenge that home care agencies must navigate is managing labor costs…
Read More4 ways to improve your revenue cycle management
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is a crucial aspect of managing home care agencies, as it directly affects financial sustainability and the ability to provide high-quality patient care. Effective RCM ensures timely and accurate reimbursement of services provided while minimizing operational costs, resulting in increased cash flow and revenue growth. However, home care agencies face numerous…
Read MoreThe importance of proper training in home care
Insights from Todd Austin of Home Care Pulse In the world of home care, proper training is crucial for providing efficient and high-quality care. Without any proper training, we’re setting many employees up for frustration when they don’t have the resources, they need to perform their jobs. In home care, there’s about a 100,000-person administrative…
Read More10 Questions to ask when looking for a home care software platform
The importance of the home care industry is increasing considering the rapidly growing senior population and the benefits home care will have on delivering quality care to those who need it. While home care is poised to play a key role in the coming years, technology will become a major factor in ensuring the care…
Read MoreTop 10 key data reports for home care agency owners
The home care industry is growing exponentially, and with aging populations that are living longer, that demand will continue to increase as will the need to fine-tune operations and attract and retain skilled staff. Still, there is plenty of room to meet demand without adding a burden to your teams or losing any traction on…
Read MoreCybersecurity in homecare
Cybersecurity should be a top priority for home-based care IT specialists. With the emergence of digital healthcare solutions and new tech tools specifically designed for homecare, safeguarding patient data is a must – but sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start. To help you get started, here are the basics of…
Read MoreHow the budget pledge is improving access to quality, affordable health care
President Biden’s announcement of a $150 billion pledge to home and community-based services (HCBS) has been met with widespread approval from advocates and organizations that serve the elderly and individuals with disabilities. This new budget signals a major shift in how healthcare is delivered, with much greater emphasis on home-based care over institutional care. “We…
Read More[Webinar recap] 3 Ways to Supercharge Your Home Care Business in 2023
Home care businesses are often faced with the challenge of maintaining efficient operations while delivering top-notch care to their clients. However, it is estimated that as much as one-third of an agency’s gross profit is spent on administrative tasks and not enough on decision-making and building relationships with clients.
Read More5 Ways for your Home Care Agency to Deal with Margin Squeeze
The increasing demand for home-based care services amidst the aging population brings both challenges as well as opportunities for providers. Despite the growth in spending, declining reimbursement rates and rising labor costs are putting pressure on agency margins. Here are 5 strategies to overcome these challenges:
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