Many of the challenges faced by caregivers of adults with IDDs are similar to those faced by caregivers of other older adults (for example someone with dementia). Even though older family caregivers of adults with IDD are likely to face challenges similar to those in the general caregiving community, they are also a special subset […]

There are approximately 6.5 million IDD individuals in the US. Additionally, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 56 million adults aged 65 and older, accounting for about 16.9% of the total population. A stable system to care for these individuals is the need of the hour.  Additionally, there has been a […]

Telehealth, a term used interchangeably with telemedicine, is a form of remote healthcare where technology is used by patients and clinicians to improve a patient’s health — all while sitting in the comfort of their homes.  The last few years, especially due to the Covid-19 pandemic, have led to a phenomenal rise in the telehealth […]

Introduction The 21st Century Cures Act mandates Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for home healthcare providers. Before January 1st, 2020, all states were obligated to install EVV.  During the Covid-19 pandemic, a majority of states that were implementing EVV struggled to adhere to the deadlines as they were combating the outbreak. However, these states were granted […]

FieldWorker has achieved a CORE Certification Seal for Health Care Claims and Pre-Authorization. This means we are now aligned with an internationally-defined set of standards when it comes to the exchange and administration of health data within the FieldWorker system. Improved support for billing with pre-authorization for agencies across New Jersey By becoming part of […]

As children with IDD (down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities) age into adulthood, they face unique challenges navigating the healthcare system in the US. It’s a growing concern and the healthcare system is now taking notes to answer the question of “how to provide care for our aging IDD population”.

Say goodbye to manual attendance tracking Case managers shouldn’t be worrying about manual tasks. Their focus is to improve their clients’ care while managing their cases efficiently. And if there are multiple case managers working on a single case, coordination amongst them needs to be effortless.  In fact, studies have shown that manual time entry […]

As we see healthcare moving towards a personalized approach, a solution that puts the care recipients at the center of everything becomes that much more critical. In fact, according to Silverline, “82% of patients say quality customer service is the most important factor they consider when choosing care.” Case management software is a missing piece […]

Did you know that April is World Autism Month? The UN has sanctioned April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day, but there’s much to do in terms of raising awareness of autism, especially as it can encompass such a broad compass of conditions and individuals. That’s why April is a time to not just raise […]

Keep seeing the acronym “EVV” without fully knowing what it means? Let’s get you up to speed. What is EVV? EVV stands for Electronic Visit Verification. To put it briefly, it’s a method in which any visits carried out are recorded, and all relevant information captured. What does this mean for social workers in practice? […]

Did you know that March 21 was World Down Syndrome Day? This is a day to focus on raising awareness and advocating for those living with the condition. We want to take a look in detail into what Down Syndrome is, and what we as a society need to do to support individuals affected. What […]

The invasion of Ukraine has been devastating to watch, and as the conflict stretches over weeks, we’ve been seeing millions of people displaced from their homes. At the time of writing, around 3.6 million have fled the country, with a further 6.5 million displaced within the country itself. Leaving home is always a massive challenge, […]

Since 1987, March has been recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month here in the US. Originally, it was intended to raise awareness of conditions covered by this term, and call attention to the need to provide opportunities for those living with such conditions.  Now more than 30 years later, there may be more awareness of […]

Our tech team has been hard at work building new features and improving the FieldWorker platform to make it even easier for you to manage your cases. Let’s take a look at what these changes will mean for you and your team.

COVID-19, two syllables synonymous with a lot of heartache in the last year alone. For the most part, the elderly and vulnerable took the brunt of the impact. Now, however, more information has come to light over the challenges caregivers face daily.
Countless families across the country have decided to turn to in-home care services as a substitute to nursing homes. Owing to the fact nursing homes had become a magnet for the virus, along with many cases revolving nursing homes.

Medicaid, is the main source of financing for low-income residents to cover their long-term and health care needs. It represents one out of every six dollars spent for health care in the country. Together with the federal government, it is both funded and administered by the state government.

There’s no denying that burnout is a buzzword right now – especially for those in social care, it has become a hot topic since COVID began, with many existing challenges amplified by the pandemic situation.

Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) can significantly impact an individual's physical, intellectual and/or emotional development.
Before they reach 18, patients identified with IDD are more than likely to suffer long-term effects in major life activities.