“We’ve always done it this way.” It’s a common response in home health—but is it holding you back?
Home health agencies face growing challenges: CMS’s new 80/20 rule, higher patient volumes, clinician burnout, and tighter margins. And yet, many agencies are still relying on paper-based processes that slow down operations, waste resources, and frustrate staff.
Here’s the truth: Paper isn’t just inconvenient—it’s costing you money, time, and patients. And with new regulations on the way, your agency can’t afford to keep doing things the same way.
What’s at Stake with the 80/20 Rule
Starting in 2025, the 80/20 rule will require home health agencies to allocate 80% of Medicaid reimbursements to direct care workers. That leaves just 20% for administrative costs—which means every hour wasted on paperwork puts a strain on both your finances and your care delivery.
Manual processes don’t just slow you down—they could prevent you from staying compliant with new regulations. Paper forms create delays, introduce errors, and waste valuable staff time. For example, nurses report spending at least an hour each day driving to offices just to pick up or drop off forms.
At an average hourly wage of $45.72 per nurse, that’s $228.60 per week—$12,000 per year—gone to paperwork alone. Those are resources better spent on patient care.
Digitize to Thrive: Why eSignature is the Key to Moving Forward
The shift to digital workflows isn’t just a trend—it’s the solution your agency needs to survive and thrive in the evolving home health landscape.
Interlace Health’s eForms and eSignature platform takes the hassle out of documentation by providing:
- Seamless EHR Integration: Pre-filled forms pull patient data directly from your system.
- Remote Access for Staff and Patients: Complete and sign forms from any device.
- Automated Workflows: Trigger follow-up tasks like approvals and billing as soon as forms are signed.
- Fewer Errors, Faster Processes: No more manual data entry or communication delays.
The result? Faster onboarding, better patient experiences, and more time for clinicians to do what they do best—provide care.
Solving the MPOA Headache: How Interlace Health Makes It Easier
Let’s face it—getting a Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA) to sign off on care isn’t always simple, especially in home healthcare. More often than not, the MPOA isn’t nearby, meaning agencies have to mail paperwork, wait for signatures, and follow up with phone calls. That can take days—sometimes weeks—before care can even begin, leaving patients in limbo and delaying billing.
On top of that, the process of sending, nagging, and tracking documents is time-consuming for staff, pulling them away from more important tasks.
That’s where Interlace Health comes in. With our eConsent solution, we make the MPOA process smooth and stress-free:
- No more waiting on the mail—documents go out digitally, instantly
- Sign from anywhere—MPOAs can use any device to securely eSign
- Automated reminders—we handle the follow-ups, so staff doesn’t have to
- Real-time tracking—you’ll know the status at a glance
This means care can start sooner, billing moves faster, and your team spends less time chasing paperwork. The result? Happier patients, quicker payments, and more time for your staff to focus on what really matters—providing great care.
Stop Wasting Time and Resources: Meet Us at NAHC 2024
Doing things the old way won’t cut it anymore. If your agency is still relying on manual, paper-based workflows, it’s time for a change—and Interlace Health is here to help.
Join us at the NAHC Conference in Tampa this October and visit us at booth #333. See firsthand how our eSignature solutions for home health can transform your operations, eliminate waste, and position your agency for success under the new 80/20 rule.
Let’s Start the Conversation
You don’t have to navigate these changes alone. With 30+ years of experience helping healthcare organizations streamline their workflows, Interlace Health has the tools and expertise to guide your agency through the transition.
Put people over paperwork. Visit us at booth #333 at NAHC, or book a demo today to see how we can help your agency unlock greater efficiency, compliance, and care quality.
The future of healthcare is knocking on our front doors—and Interlace Health can help. Schedule a demo today.
