Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) uses technology to electronically confirm key details of home care visits, including the date, time, location, and visit completion.
Definition
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) is a technology that electronically confirms the date, time, location, and completion of patient visits using GPS, mobile applications, telephony, or other approved methods.
Why it matters
EVV supports billing integrity, regulatory compliance, and verification that documented visits actually occurred.
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