Nebraska DHHS Implements Enhancements to EVV System
On February 19, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) implemented changes to the federally required Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) System for Nebraska Medicaid Personal Assistance Services (PAS) and Home and Community-Based Service (HCBS) providers.
Hospital’s Home Health and Hospice Programs Highlight a Year of Exceptional Care
Columbus Community Hospital’s (CCH) home health and hospice programs both offer skilled services to community members in the comfort of their own homes.
Home Health Care Workers: Here's How to Stay Safe During COVID-19
It has always been a challenge for Home Health Care Providers to keep themselves safe while providing safe care to clients. In the era of COVID-19, it can be harder than ever. Here is an overview of best practices to protect both providers and clients.
Signs That a Patient May Need Home Care and Tips for Approaching Them
Providing care for elderly patients presents some unique challenges for healthcare providers. In patients facing physical or cognitive decline, the idea of “care” sometimes needs to reach beyond what can be offered in a clinic or hospital setting to include what is needed at home. The difficulty of broaching the subject can be compounded by the fact that deciding what to do about a parent or grandparent’s decline can be mentally taxing and emotionally draining for the patient’s family members.