As the healthcare landscape evolves, technology like Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) is reshaping in-home care and healthcare agencies. In this blog post, we will explain EVV and explore its benefits for modernizing healthcare and home care visits. Discover how EVV can revolutionize care management, drive compliance, and boost productivity for IDD agencies.
Explaining EVV And Its Mandated Requirements
EVV, short for Electronic Visit Verification, is a digital platform that electronically records and confirms service delivery details for specific Medicaid service visits. The 21st Century Cures Act, Section 12006(a), requires states to adopt EVV for all Medicaid personal care services (PCS) and home health care services (HHCS). This system is commonly utilized by healthcare agencies and other entities offering in-home care to individuals, including individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and those in recovery.
Understanding EVV and How It Works
EVV assists in ensuring that in-home service visits take place by tracking the start and end times through a telephone and computer-based system. This helps guarantee that patients receive the necessary care they require. Regardless of the specific EVV system used, it must capture the following details to confirm the client and visit:
- The type of client care service
- The date
- The start and end times of the service
- The client’s identity
- The client’s location
- The caregiver providing the service
Explore the Benefits of EVV With Vertex’s EVV Manager For IDD Agencies
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) software systems offer many benefits for modernizing healthcare and home care visits. Our EVV Manager app for IDD agencies is a comprehensive and cost-effective solution for EVV compliance. Read on to discover five benefits of EVV and how these systems can streamline operations, ensure compliance, and optimize service delivery.
1. Maintain Compliance
Our EVV Manager strictly adheres to the mandates of the 21st Century Cures Act Section 12006(a), maintaining commendable compliance levels and delivering peace of mind to healthcare providers, caretakers, and patients.
2. Streamline IDD Agency Processes
Our EVV software tracks and records the precise location of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) at the start and end of each session. Once the session notes are entered, signed, and compiled, the data is instantly and automatically sent to the Vertex Case Manager module and your State’s aggregator.
3. Simplified Billing
With Vertex Billing Manager, organizations can simplify billing processes by utilizing the service records generated by EVV Manager. This integration helps streamline billing procedures and alleviates the administrative staff workload.
4. Greater Accuracy in Reporting
The EVV Manager App ensures data accuracy by uploading service delivery information directly to your State’s aggregator. It also addresses any discrepancies to facilitate smooth reimbursement.
5. Greater Transparency in Feedback
The EVV system makes it easy for DSPs to input service notes during sessions and allows management to access thorough data using the Case Manager module, helping improve feedback and oversight.
Opt for Vertex’s EVV Manager
Our Vertex Electronic Visit Verification Manager software is designed to empower IDD agencies with the essential tools to ensure seamless care management. Bridge the gap between care and compliance today with our EVV Manager. Contact us today to achieve new levels of productivity and compliance with Vertex’s EVV Manager at your IDD agency.
