The Home Health Care Wire
Your source for CareVoyant and industry news. October 29, 2026
PDN Billing Errors: 7 Reasons Claims Get Denied
Most Private Duty Nursing billing errors don't start in the billing department. They start in operations: a nurse who clocked out late, an authorization that expired three days ago, or a shift covered by an LPN but billed under an RN code. By the time the denial reaches the billing queue, the revenue is already at risk.
This guide covers the seven most common PDN billing errors, what causes each one, and how private duty nursing software catches them before a claim is submitted.
Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization: How Home Health Agencies Stop Revenue Loss
Medicare Advantage now covers 55% of eligible Medicare beneficiaries, and 90% of Medicare Advantage enrollees are in plans that require prior authorization for home health care. When a visit happens after an authorization expires or goes past the approved units, the agency often cannot bill for it. CareVoyant Home Health Software links authorizations to scheduling, clinical documentation, and billing, so visits outside an active authorization are blocked before they are booked.
BYOD for Home Care Agencies: A Practical Guide to Field Staff Devices
BYOD cuts hardware costs and lets caregivers work on phones they already know, but federal and state wage rules can require you to reimburse phone costs. HIPAA allows personal devices as long as PHI stays protected with MFA, encryption, and a signed BYOD policy. CV Mobile supports BYOD on Android 8.0+ and iOS 11+ phones, with encrypted offline documentation.
Home Healthcare Industry News
Self-Disclosure Pilot Offers Home-Based Care Providers More Clarity, But Risks Remain
A new federal pilot program will allow healthcare companies, including home-based care providers, to self-report and rectify conduct, such as compliance issues.
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