Section 12006(a) of the 21st Century Cures Act mandates that states implement EVV for all Medicaid personal care services (PCS) and home health services (HHCS) that require an in-home visit by a provider. As originally written, States must require EVV use for all Medicaid-funded PCS by January 1, 2019 and HHCS by January 1, 2023. However, On June 18th, 2018 a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. House of Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI), Diana Degette (D-CO), Don Young (R-AK), and Steve Stivers (R-OH) passed to extend the deadline to implement EVV for personal care services till Jan 1, 2020. …
Savvy small business owners are always looking for an edge. Some wake up at 4 a.m. to get a jump on the workday, while others burn the midnight oil researching potential investments. No matter the industry, consumers have more options than ever before, so for businesses trying to rise to the top, it's all about focus – and finding the formula for gaining an advantage on the competition.…
There are few easy answers about how to manage a mobile workforce. Effective workforce management comes in a variety of forms.…
Data was recently described by the Economist as the ‘oil of the digital era’. Few could deny the fact that data is already a priceless resource for almost every type of industry. The construction sector is, of course, no exception. …
Guest post by Laura Nelson, Director of Marketing, Broadly.com…
It's mid January, and as the Holiday decorations come down, so does the snow. Even the South is feeling the impact. Nashville schools are closed today, as slippery and hazardous roads pose major delays. While Southerners won't see enough snow in their driveway to call for help, residents in cold weather climates are likely making calls to have it hauled away.…
One of the secrets of successful businesses is the constant search and implementation of new strategies. If you are deciding on what tools to use this 2018, consider geofencing. The term refers to the virtual boundary set up around a geographical location which triggers an action whenever a device, software, or app enters the area. In recent years, it has helped optimise the online experience for users.…
You may personally think that January 1 is just another day, but in the world of business and project management, the beginning of a calendar year marks an important point in time for an employer. In particular, the new year is important because it allows you to finally assess your revenue and profits ahead of Tax Day, a key step if you’re hoping to make big changes to your workforce planning or workforce scheduling in the coming year.…
