Category: Industry News
The Heart of IDD Care: Celebrating Direct Support Professionals
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a crucial role in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). They help individuals live with dignity, independence, and purpose, providing a range of services, including daily living assistance, medication support, transportation, advocacy, and companionship. Yet despite their profound impact, DSPs often face high stress, low pay, […]
How America’s Aging Population Is Driving the Demand for Home Care
Direct Care Innovations is dedicated to enhancing the delivery and management of care in homes nationwide. As the U.S. population ages, the need for in-home care is growing rapidly. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, adults over 65 will outnumber children under 18 by 2034—a historic shift that’s already transforming healthcare. More families are opting […]
Training and Compliance Challenges in Home Care Agencies
Home care agencies play a critical role in delivering consistent, high-quality support to clients who rely on in-home care services. However, the scale and complexity of these organizations present unique challenges when it comes to training and ensuring compliance among Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), administrative staff, and even clients. Between regulatory demands and workforce diversity, […]
Why Compliance Is Critical for Medicaid MCOs
Direct Care Innovations provides software solutions that empower Medicaid Agencies to succeed. In an industry where compliance and training are critical, Managed Care Organizations play a vital role in delivering healthcare services to millions of low-income and vulnerable individuals through state Medicaid programs. With such a significant responsibility, strict adherence to federal and state regulations […]
Understanding California’s Medi-Cal Budget
Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, provides health coverage to millions of low-income residents, including children, seniors, and individuals living with disabilities. As a critical part of the state’s healthcare system, Medi-Cal’s budget is a major financial consideration for policymakers, especially in the face of rising costs and economic uncertainties. Direct Care Innovations, the leading provider of […]
Key Insights to Understanding Medicaid Managed Care
At Direct Care Innovations, we’re committed to keeping you informed on the latest developments in Medicaid news. Medicaid plays a crucial role in providing healthcare coverage to millions of low-income Americans, and managed care has become the primary way states deliver services to enrollees. As of 2023, over 70% of Medicaid beneficiaries receive their care […]
AHCCCS to Bring EVV In-House: What It Means for Providers
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) has announced a significant change to its Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system, bringing EVV services in-house and building its own EVV aggregator by October 1, 2025. This shift means AHCCCS will not renew its contract with Sandata, the current EVV vendor and aggregator, after September 30, 2025. […]
Medicaid in 2025: Funding Cuts and Policy Shifts Ahead
As we navigate 2025, Medicaid stands at a pivotal juncture, with potential policy shifts poised to reshape its landscape. Serving as the primary source of comprehensive health and long-term care for approximately one in five Americans, Medicaid’s future is under intense scrutiny. Currently, Congress is considering significant changes that could impact coverage, financing, and access […]
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 […]
How California’s Proposition 35 Impacts In-Home Caregivers
Direct Care Innovations is well-educated regarding the latest policies and ready to help your home healthcare business understand the new rules and regulations. California’s Proposition 35 is a groundbreaking measure aimed at strengthening the healthcare system for vulnerable populations. By ensuring higher payments for doctors treating low-income residents, this legislation also can improve the overall quality […]