Entries by mitcagencies
Fair Scheduling Trend Could Spell Trouble for Providers
In recent months and years, retention and rising payroll costs have been a major concern for providers. However, fair scheduling legislation is gaining steam in cities and states across the country, […]
Pennsylvania EVV Update
DHS recently published some more, but limited, information on EVV. Which programs are impacted? Providers serving participants in the OBRA waiver or Act 150 program must adhere to all timelines […]
Seven Ways to Drive Better Outcomes in Residential Group Home Settings
Residential services are broad, encompassing all aspects of life. Providers of residential services are expected to assist individuals with: Activities of daily living Positive interactions and relationships Practices that promote […]
New DOL Guidelines for Vocational Programs
Wage and Hour Updated Guidance for 14(c) Certificate Holders The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has published three documents providing guidance on the payment of subminimum […]
Provider Loses $920,004 in Timesheet Fraud, 41 Employees Arrested
In January 2019, 41 individuals were charged in a nearly $1 million overtime kickback scheme that carried on for 21 months before external accountants spotted a potential massive payroll leak. Four […]
CMS Confirms EVV is Subject to HIPAA
In a July 2018 letter to ANCOR, CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) confirmed EVV systems “are subject to HIPAA privacy and security protections”. HIPAA compliance will impact the range […]
EVV Officially Delayed
The 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 had initially carried an implementation deadline of January 1, 2019 on EVV requirements. On Monday, July 30, 2018, the President Trump signed H.R. […]
Tips to Combating the Effects of the Labor Shortage
Human service providers face a labor shortage, as the demand for services outweighs the supply of workers. Unfortunately, the problem is here to stay. There are multiple factors causing the […]