Category: DCI Software

Government funding fluctuates, to say the least. That doesn’t mean the way your run your business has to radically change with every new CMS mandate. Caregiving agencies supported by Medicaid and Medicare can operate independently by utilizing software programs. Here are some examples. Authorization Management Invest in an authorization software with real-time management. Employing this […]

Menial tasks may be consuming your administrative staff and keeping your agency from providing the best care possible. Many caregiving agencies are streamlining their operations with software to help their staff members focus on caregivers and clients. Software is offered for virtually every administrative task you can think of.  Authorization   An authorization module can complete […]

Caregiver turnover plagues agencies, leading to staff shortages and declined quality of care. When you’re running on a limited budget and big-box retailers can offer more appealing benefits than you can, you feel the pain of high turnover rates. DCI software is designed with your caregivers in mind. By saving operational costs, you can invest […]

So you’re interested in using software to streamline your caregiving agency, but you’re not sure if Direct Care Innovations can help you. The answer is, yes, we can! Here’s how we can cater to any caregiving agency, regardless of services.   Residential Settings   Direct Care Innovations works with group homes, care facilities, hospice, assisted living, or other site-based […]

Having an agency on the smaller side doesn’t mean you can’t incorporate the same automation techniques the big dogs use. Here are some tips to help your caregiving agency run more smoothly.    Your Staff and Caregivers   Electronic Visit Verification and Time Attendance    Agency staff need to be aware of which remote location the caregiver is […]

Data should not simply be collected. In order to be a useful tool, it needs to be organized, analyzed, and applied correctly. The healthcare industry is facing a significant challenge when it comes to making the best use of all the data it collects. Data is still collected from traditional sources, such as electronic health […]

Electronic health record (EHR) systems have provided many advantages to the health care industry by putting patient information at the fingertips of health care professionals and billing offices. But EHRs have also gained notoriety for acting as a barrier between providers and their patients making meaningful connections during in-person interactions. It’s hard to form a […]

CMS has recently issued Change Request 10249, which will expand Probe and Educate medical review procedures for all Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC). These new procedures went into effect on October 1, 2017. As a Medicare-funded agency, here is some information that you should know about CR 10249. New Targeted Probe and Educate Strategy The MAC […]

As of November 16, 2017, all home and hospice care providers that participate with Medicare and Medicaid are required to meet new emergency preparedness requirements. These new regulations for care workers are extensive and will require your agency to develop: A comprehensive emergency plan for a wide range of emergencies that could occur at your […]

Working in home care should be worth doing. Home health care and nonmedical home care are among the fastest growing professions in the United States. However, despite the growth, it’s estimated that one-fourth of home care workers are living in poverty, and that 4 in 10 will leave the occupation within a year. A new book published […]