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Author: Alora Home Health Software

The latest on electronic visit verification in requirements in Pennsylvania

 

As of January 1, 2025, Pennsylvania home care agencies must meet updated Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) compliance requirements to continue delivering Medicaid-funded services. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) now mandates that at least 85% of all Personal Care Services (PCS) and Home Health Care Services (HHCS) visits be automatically verified using approved EVV technology.

As an agency owner or manager, you should take full advantage of the abundance of technology that can keep your home health care workflow moving smoothly. In this home health care blog, we'll delve into the cornerstone impactful ways you can use technology to prevent...

Your patients’ mental and emotional well-being are equally as important as their physical health. People receiving care at home must deal with more than illness or injury. They’re also confronting loneliness, anxiety, depression, or the stress of long-term recovery. In this home health care blog,...

The problematic shortage of homecare workers industry wide is on repeat this year. Agencies are looking for ways to turn the attention of potential direct care staff towards submitting applications to their agency, but how? The competition is fierce. In this blog, we will cover...

Effective policies and procedures form the backbone of high-performing hospice organizations. They provide the framework for regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and quality patient care. Without well-defined policies, hospices risk regulatory violations, inconsistent service delivery, and liability exposure—all of which can threaten financial stability and reputation....