by Optimize | Mar 31, 2020 | Caregivers, Policy Trends
Recently, Congress has debated whether to expand access to respite care, which is a crucial service for many people. If this bill becomes a law, this will deliver some much need relief for individuals who provide caregiving services. Respite care is a type of... 
by Optimize | Jan 31, 2020 | Billing, EVV, I-DD Agencies, Policy Trends, Waiver Providers
Agencies that provide critical services to individuals with developmental disabilities are aware of the federally mandated electronic visit verification (EVV) requirements. Waiver provider agencies are quickly moving to implement an EVV system that meets all of their... 
by Optimize | Nov 30, 2019 | Caregivers, Direct Support Professionals, Policy Trends
In Ohio, agencies that employee direct care staff, direct support professionals or personal care workers; all struggle with a similar problem – it is difficult to find and keep workers. Due to the demanding nature of the work and low pay, it often seems like there is... 
by Optimize | Jul 30, 2019 | Individual Service Plans, Policy Trends
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) has been involved in some substantial statewide changes as of late. The introduction of electronic visit verification has forced both independent and agency waiver providers to change how they track and bill... 
by Optimize | Jun 29, 2019 | EVV, I-DD Agencies, Policy Trends, Waiver Providers
Whether an independent provider or a larger agency, people who provide support services for individuals with developmental disabilities are feeling the effects of the implementation of the electronic visit verification (EVV) mandate. Direct care workers, DSPs and... 
by Optimize | May 31, 2019 | EVV, I-DD Agencies, Policy Trends, Waiver Providers
The new EVV mandate requires direct support professionals (DSPs) and direct care workers to electronically document their visits to a beneficiary. This delivery of services must be documented with an ODM supplied device or another EVV system. ABCS RCM and eWebschedule...
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