Category: DCI Software
Technology Needs for Home Care Organizations
Direct Care Innovations is a healthcare technology company specializing in developing business management platforms tailored for providers, state agencies, and government organizations operating within the Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and managed care sectors. Our solutions streamline processes, allowing our customers to serve the direct care industry with coverage in all locations. Managing an in-home healthcare […]
10 Unique Challenges of Managing an In-Home Care Business
Given the personal and sensitive nature of the services provided, managing an in-home healthcare business involves distinct challenges. At Direct Care Innovations, we offer an integrated business management platform that enables you to run every aspect of your business or agency seamlessly, helping you navigate these difficulties. Many businesses fail within their first year, and […]
Barriers to Electronic Visit Verification In Underserved Communities
Direct Care Innovations offers an integrated business management platform that enables providers, state agencies, and government agencies to seamlessly run every aspect of their business or agency. We make it a priority to stay on top of the latest news in the healthcare industry that directly impacts our clients. Recently, the Minnesota Department of Human […]
9 Benefits of Electronic Visit Verification
Using Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) technology offers significant benefits for home healthcare agencies, enhancing compliance, efficiency, and quality of care. Direct Care Innovations offers a mobile application to track time and ensure EVV compliance for services delivered remotely in homes or community settings. We understand the value EVV brings and its potential to transform homecare […]
Community Reinvestment Mandates for MCOs
State Medicaid agencies are increasingly mandating community reinvestment requirements in contracts with Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs). These requirements necessitate that MCOs reinvest a portion of their profits back into the communities they serve to improve health outcomes. At least ten states have adopted or are implementing such requirements. Direct Care Innovations provides solutions that […]
Why Direct Care May Be Experiencing Staffing Shortages
The direct care workforce is at an all-time low, and there are currently no effective solutions for this challenge. The increasing demand for direct care workers continues to grow, and elderly populations and individuals with disabilities are relying more and more on home-based care. With such a high need for direct care workers, why are […]
3 Reasons to Incorporate Home-Based Healthcare Technologies
Over the last few years, more home healthcare technologies have been introduced and used than ever before. The 2020 pandemic brought about several home-based innovations that we still use today. More efficient, yet thorough, healthcare practices are simply one of the many reasons healthcare systems would be wise to incorporate valuable, home-based technologies into individual […]
How We Are Addressing Disability Data Justice
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a major gap in the collection of data on behalf of individuals living with disabilities. To properly serve members of the disability community, it’s essential to have complete access to accurate data. This information is used to influence decisions made in regard to their health and well-being as well as […]
Everything You Need to Know About Respite Care
Caring for a loved one who is ill or living with a disability at home is a 24/7 job. Consequently, caregivers need to create space to properly care for themselves. Otherwise, you risk burnout and exhaustion, which serve neither you nor your loved one. Direct Care Innovations wants you to know that help is available […]
Nonprofit Provides Services That Support Independent Living
People living with disabilities face challenges that others never have to experience. For example, independent living—and everything required to do it— introduces daily challenges. For instance, most of us take travel to and from work for granted, but this is a significant issue for some living with disabilities. Direct Care Innovations loves recognizing organizations seeking […]