Home Health Care News October 2, 2024
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) was established as law in 2016 under the 21st Century Cures Act to address fraud and abuse in home-based care delivery. The law provides federal guidelines, but individual states can determine which service codes are included. However, years after nationwide implementation, EVV still remains a burden for home care providers.
Simply put, EVV confirms the details of in-home visits. It holds caregivers accountable for their schedules, ensuring that their work is completed on time and in its entirety. Typically, caregivers work within a mobile app to conduct the EVV process. The app sends the necessary information from their devices to their agency’s home care software.
Six data points are captured at the point of care to...
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