Legal Expert Weighs in on EVV Progress

The 21st Century Cures Act became law in December of 2016. Within the act were future Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirements for home-based care providers. But over four years later, confusion remains. Specifically, the Cures Act mandated that states implement EVV for at-home visits conducted by all Medicaid personal care services providers and home health […]

New Medicare Payment Model Looms Over Home Health Providers

Home health agencies should be prepared for a major unwelcome surprise that could hit in the near future—a comprehensive, complex overhaul of the Medicare payment system. When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposes its 2018 payment rates, likely within the next several weeks, the agency could also seek to establish a new payment […]