INMYTEAM Compliant EVV System

What is EVV?

Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) is a technology solution designed to verify home healthcare visits, ensuring that patients receive the care they need while reducing fraud and abuse. The concept of EVV emerged in response to growing concerns about the integrity and efficiency of homecare services.

The 21st Century Cures Act, passed in 2016, mandated the implementation of EVV for all Medicaid-funded personal care services (PCS) by January 1, 2020, and home health services (HHCS) by January 1, 20231. This federal mandate aimed to enhance accountability and transparency in home healthcare.

Several states, including Illinois and Texas, were early adopters of EVV, implementing systems to monitor and verify homecare visits. These systems collect key data points such as the date, time, and location of visits, as well as the type of service provided1. By leveraging EVV, states have been able to improve compliance, reduce fraudulent claims, and ensure that patients receive the documented care they need.

Today, EVV is widely used across the healthcare industry, not only by government entities but also by private companies for compliance and quality assurance1. As the technology continues to evolve, EVV remains a crucial tool in the ongoing effort to improve home healthcare services and protect vulnerable populations.

Simplified INMYTEAM EVV System

Managing EVV compliance can be complex, but INMYTEAM offers an intuitive, all-in-one home healthcare software solution that streamlines documentation, improves caregiver efficiency, and ensures compliance with Wisconsin Medicaid regulations.

Benefits of Using INMYTEAM for EVV:

Seamless Integration: Works with Wisconsin Medicaid-approved EVV vendors, including SANDATA, HHAEXCHANGE, TELLUS (NETSMART), CAREBRIDGE, LaSRS.

Real-Time GPS Tracking: Ensures accurate visit verification for compliance.
Automated Documentation: Reduces manual errors and administrative workload.
Instant Reporting & Audit Readiness: Stay compliant and prepared for state audits.
User-Friendly Mobile App: Enables caregivers to clock in/out with ease.

Compliance and Penalties

Failure to comply with EVV regulations can result in:

Claim denials or payment delays
Increased audits and reviews
Potential Medicaid disqualification for non-compliant agencies

What are the different types of EVV we offer?

Geo-Location EVV Method:

The geolocation method for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) uses GPS technology to track the real-time location of caregivers when they clock in and out of their visits. This method ensures that caregivers are providing services at the correct location, typically the client’s home. By capturing the exact time and place of service delivery, geolocation helps improve compliance, reduce fraud, and ensure that patients receive the care they need.

Telephony EVV Method

The Telephony EVV method uses a telephone-based system to verify home healthcare visits. Caregivers call a toll-free number from the client’s home phone to clock in and out of their visits. This method captures the time and location of the service, ensuring that the caregiver is present at the client’s home during the visit. Telephony EVV is particularly useful in areas with limited internet access or for caregivers who do not have smartphones.