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2020, A Year in Review
It is safe to say that 2020 kept all of us on our toes. It was fast-paced and full of unexpected change, so much so that it did not often allow time to reflect on how much progress was made, despite it all. Today, we take a moment to do so and to acknowledge the...
Sandata’s New Brand Has More Ready, More Set, More Go.
We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes at Sandata to update our brand in a way that reflects who we are today: forward-thinking, dedicated to excellence, and committed to our customers and the people and populations they serve. Today, we’re proud to present to you...
Support Available to Customers in Early Stages of EVV Mandate Going into Effect
Port Washington, NY, January 6, 2021 - The EVV Mandate under the 21st Century Cures Act, officially in effect as of the first of the year, brings an increased need for support from users in both mature programs and recently launched...
Four EVV Models States Might Choose; Three Lead to Disaster
Sandata CEO, Tom Underwood, interviews with Tim Rowan on the four models that states might use to implement Electronic Visit Verification, in order to comply with the 21st Century CURES Act. According to Sandata CEO Tom Underwood, there are four models that states...
Understanding the Full Value of an Electronic Visit Verification System
Anyone involved in home healthcare is aware of the fraudulent activity that plagues the industry. It seems as if there are always news headlines of someone in the healthcare industry committing Medicare/Medicaid fraud. Some cases are intentional, while...
How Was Your Home Care Agency Revenue and Cash Flow Performance This Year?
Many of us step back at this time of year to reflect on how our organization performed, and to think about our goals for next year. Hopefully, we have at this point at least made a pass at next year’s budget. That exercise often uses the current year as a...
Ensure EVV Compliance with Multiple Verification Methods
Several Different Electronic Visit Verification Methods Ensure Compliance with the 21st Century Cures Act It’s no secret that Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) software offers home care agencies a powerful tool to manage patient care. It’s also known – and all...
Rapid Growth in Home Care Triggers the Need for Innovative Technology
In the United States, the healthcare market is growing rapidly due to two primary reasons: the increasing number of individuals 65 and older and the ability to live with a chronic illness longer. Therefore, there is an increased need for long-term care. Home care is...
Streamlining Home Care and I/DD Agency Payroll
Home care and ID/D agencies need to guarantee their employees get paid on time and for the correct amount of time each and every week. It takes both the company and the employee to ensure accurate and timely payments. Employees must submit accurate timesheets on time...
North Dakota Selects Sandata as State Aggregator for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
Port Washington, NY, December 9, 2020– Sandata Technologies, LLC, a leading national provider of home care technology solutions headquartered in Port Washington, NY, has announced that it has been selected by North Dakota as its State Aggregator for Electronic Visit...
Mobile Electronic Visit Verification – A Game Changer For Capturing Home Care Visit Data
With the 21st Century Cures Act EVV™ mandate for Home Health and Personal Care Services, it is important that agencies have a quick, easy, and reliable way to confirm visit data at the point of service. Because landlines have become a thing of the past and are no...
Maximizing Your Home Care Agency’s Performance with Revenue Cycle Management
Home care and I/DD agencies continue to be faced with new challenges – mandated costs that need to be managed, the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)™ mandate, value-based care and payments, consumer-directed care, provider consolidation, and increased payer...