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Home care trends: Top 5 predictions for 2026 and beyond
Author: Adrian Schauer, CEO of AlayaCare Home-based care leaders have always balanced mission and margin. In 2026, success will depend on how well organizations use technology to streamline operations and support caregivers. Those that treat AI as a practical tool for sustainable care delivery, rather than a buzzword, will move ahead of the field. Last…
New York Home Care Rules & Regulations: A Guide to Staying Compliant
Home care is a crucial part of New York’s healthcare continuum, offering much-needed support to people in their homes. Staying compliant with New York Licensed Home Care Service Agency (LHCSA), DOH, and DOL regulations in this ever-changing environment requires organization, adaptability, and a commitment to meeting state standards. But compliance isn’t just about checking items…
California Electronic Visit Verification (California EVV): An essential guide
Home care agencies oversee jam-packed schedules daily, and caregivers work hard to keep up. But back-to-back visits, traffic delays, and unexpected medical emergencies can make even the most organized days feel challenging. For agencies, staying on top of team schedules isn’t just about keeping things in order, it’s about ensuring every client gets the care they…
The future of home-based care: Predictions for 2025 and beyond
Author: Adrian Schauer, CEO of AlayaCare Last year, the home care industry reached a pivotal juncture, defined by a growing emphasis on technology and workforce transformation. Our 2024 predictions highlighted AI-driven workflow automation, value-based care prioritizing outcomes, personalized care via data analytics, the integration of social determinants in home care, and improved data sharing for…
Establishing a customer-friendly pace of change without sacrificing DevOps practices — the AlayaCare story
Author: Jean-Philippe Boudreault, Director of Product and Engineering, AlayaCare This article discusses AlayaCare’s journey and demonstrates how it is possible to slow down releases without compromising DevOps practices. While every situation is unique, we hope that other companies can relate to AlayaCare’s challenges and apply the general principles outlined in this article. The internet is…
California Home Care Rules & Regulations: A Guide to Staying Compliant
Between stringent licensing, labor, and evolving data privacy regulations, keeping up with California’s home care rules can feel like an uphill battle. Reaching the top in this heavily regulated state requires organization, flexible systems, and an ongoing commitment to meeting compliance standards. But compliance is about more than checking regulatory boxes—it’s about delivering exceptional care…
Successful software implementation: The AlayaCare implementation approach
Are you looking for a roadmap to implement software successfully? Well, we’ve got you covered! Discover essential strategies to align new software with your business processes, manage the transition, and drive user adoption. Trust us: the success of software implementation is crucial for the overall efficiency, productivity, and growth of your organization. That’s why it’s…
Predictions for home-based care in 2024 in North America
Author: Adrian Schauer, CEO of AlayaCare A year ago, we anticipated the industry gearing up to manage repetitive tasks more efficiently. With economic and resource restraints, we see the industry embracing the opportunity to achieve more with less through solutions such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), highly personalized care plans, the adoption of integrated care models,…
3 benefits of interoperability and integrated APIs with AlayaCare’s Connector for home-based care
Home care and home health businesses that use application programming interfaces (APIs) to connect their day-to-day software systems and apps can quickly create and support new experiences and solutions for their clients, employees, and partners. However, delivering and integrating APIs takes an incredible amount of expertise and stamina. According to an article in the Tech…
Home-based care marketing: How you can get started with a client referral program
Referrals can become a large part of your client marketing efforts, and here are some helpful tips to get you started. 6 out of the top 20 marketing sources for home care and home health clients came from healthcare professional referrals. Opportunities to connect with referral sources and networking opportunities are invaluable to your agency’s…