Home Care Happy Hour

Welcome to Home Care Happy Hour , your go-to podcast for everything in the world of home care. Join us each week as we dive into the latest news, celebrity updates, and fascinating interviews with experts and professionals in the home care field. From personal stories to actionable advice, we cover it all—from the joys and challenges of caregiving to the latest home care updates. Whether you're in the industry or just curious, Home Care Happy Hour is the perfect blend of fun, insightful, and uplifting conversation.

Home Care Happy Hour is a news podcast hosted by GEOH, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

GEOH hosts Home Care Happy Hour, a news show with 24 episodes published.

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  Episode 17: Illinois Medicaid Waivers You're Probably Missing + Home Care News Across 5 States

  Jul 15, 202620 min

  Did you know Illinois has nine Medicaid waivers , yet many home care agencies only serve clients through two or three of them? In this episode of Home Care Happy Hour , we sit down with Nicole from the GEOH team to explore three Illinois Medicaid waivers that agencies may be overlooking: the Brain Injury Waiver , Medically Fragile & Technology Dependent (MFTD) Children's Waiver , and the HIV/AIDS Waiver . We discuss who these programs serve, the services they cover, and how they can create new opportunities for agency growth. We also cover the latest home care news from across the country, including: Ohio's new EVV legislation and NextGen MyCare updates Indiana's live-in caregiver pay changes and waiver case management transition Georgia's updated Medicaid provider manual North Carolina's upcoming Medicaid coverage changes Illinois' newly announced HealthChoice MCO contracts for 2027 If you're a home care agency owner, administrator, or compliance professional looking to grow your agency while staying ahead of Medicaid changes, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Illinois Waiver Guide: https://support.geoh.app/il-waivers-guide

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

  Jun 30, 202616 min

  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.

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  Episode 16: Fraud, Prison & Medicaid Chaos

  May 29, 202620 minS0

  <p>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. </p><p>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.</p>

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  Emergency Podcast: Ohio Agencies Face Major Compliance Changes!

  May 27, 202615 minS0

  <p>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. </p><p>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. </p>

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

  Apr 21, 202639 minS0

  <p>In this Episode, discover how proactive communication and genuine relationships with case managers can elevate your home care agency. </p><p>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.</p>

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