Episode 15: What Great Home Care Agencies Do Differently to Win Case Manager Trust with Jonna Herbstritt

Emergency Podcast: Georgia Medicaid... What Home Care Providers Need to Know Before July 1st

Georgia home care providers have several important Medicaid deadlines approaching, and missing them could lead to suspended enrollments, denied claims, or delayed payments. With multiple policy changes taking effect on July 1, 2026, now is the time to make sure your agency is prepared. In this episode of Home Care Happy Hour, we break down four key Georgia Medicaid updates, including provider revalidation deadlines, new group enrollment claim edits, license and certification renewal requirements, and changes to SOURCE prior authorizations. We also cover the steps agencies should take now to remain compliant and avoid reimbursement issues. If you're a home care agency owner serving Georgia Medicaid clients, this is an update you won't want to miss.

Emergency Podcast: Indiana's Medicare Crisis... The Freeze, the Deadline, and What Home Health Agencies Need to Know

Indiana home health agencies are facing an unprecedented challenge. While the state requires Medicaid-enrolled home health agencies to maintain active Medicare enrollment by July 1, 2026, CMS has imposed a nationwide freeze on new Medicare enrollments. What does this mean for providers caught in the middle? In this episode of Home Care Happy Hour, we break down the Medicare enrollment moratorium, Indiana's Medicare requirement, who may qualify for the state's grace provision, and the steps agencies should be taking right now to protect their Medicaid reimbursement and stay compliant. If you're a home health agency owner, administrator, or compliance professional in Indiana, this is an update you can't afford to miss!

Episode 16: Fraud, Prison & Medicaid Chaos

Recent Medicaid fraud investigations and nationwide compliance crackdowns are putting increased pressure on home care and home health agencies to tighten operations and avoid costly mistakes.  This episode breaks down major fraud cases across the country, how these investigations are impacting providers, and the practical steps agencies should take now to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and stay ahead of growing federal scrutiny.

Emergency Podcast: Ohio Agencies Face Major Compliance Changes!

The May 13th federal and Ohio fraud prevention initiatives are bringing increased scrutiny to home care and hospice providers, with new enrollment moratoriums, enhanced payment suspension reviews, and stricter compliance enforcement already underway.  This episode breaks down what Ohio agencies need to know about EVV GPS requirements, provider revalidation, documentation risks, and the practical steps agencies should take now to stay compliant and avoid costly audits.

Episode 15: What Great Home Care Agencies Do Differently to Win Case Manager Trust with Jonna Herbstritt

In this Episode, discover how proactive communication and genuine relationships with case managers can elevate your home care agency.  Special guest, Jonna Herbstritt, shares insights on avoiding pitfalls and improving client outcomes through honest dialogue and caregiver personality matching. Learn practical strategies to enhance service quality and reputation, attract more referrals, and retain top caregivers.