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The best EVV software for home care 2026
EVV software has one job: verify the visit. And that only works if the software holds up in the places caregivers actually are — doorsteps, elevators, rural backroads. When the app freezes or the signal drops, the visit doesn’t verify, the record isn’t accurate, and the whole system comes to a halt. So, what does…
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The future of home-based care: Key insights from industry leaders on AI, efficiency, and sustainability
Home-based is at an inflection point. With rising demand, flat reimbursement, and higher operating costs, leaders from our Future of Care Collective agree on one thing: survival will depend on operational overhaul, AI automation, and a fundamentally different care delivery model. The data problem: Why care coordination remains fragmented Inconsistent data quality undermines patient care …
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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…
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Advancing digital health systems to meet Ontario’s future care needs
Ontario is aging rapidly: by 2041, nearly one in four residents will be over the age of 65. As more Ontarians express the desire to live and age at home, the province now faces a defining challenge: its current digital infrastructure is not equipped to support the future of care in the home. Despite Ontario’s…
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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…
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How AlayaCare makes implementation work: A practical guide to rolling out home care software
Rolling out new software isn’t always easy. Timelines drag, training is rushed, and the upgrade that was supposed to help just adds to the workload. At AlayaCare, we take a different approach: one grounded in lived experience and guided by structure and collaboration. Because home care software implementation isn’t just about the end product —…
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Building smart, sustainable AI strategies in home care
The future of home care isn’t just about digital tools. It’s about how we use them to support the people delivering care every day. Earlier this year, we hosted a roundtable on digital transformation in home care. That conversation made one thing clear: we need ongoing, open discussions to make real change. So this month,…
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Train and grow your team with purpose: Building better careers in home care
In home care, the strength of the team directly impacts the quality of care they provide. But building a stable workforce requires more than better pay or perks. It starts with purposeful support and development from day one. High turnover and burnout continue to challenge the sector. At AlayaCare’s Better Outcomes 2024 conference, agency leaders…
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How caregiver feedback tools improve satisfaction, retention, and engagement in home care
Long shifts. Last-minute callouts. Teams stretched past their limits. Caregiver turnover affects everything — morale, scheduling, even client outcomes. And every departure costs agencies an average of $4,500 in hiring and onboarding alone. It’s not a rare occurrence either. Turnover sits at 77% and 59% of home care agencies say staffing shortages are ongoing. While…
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