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Person-Centered Planning: Your One Stop Shop

Person-Centered Planning: Your One Stop Shop

Person-Centered Planning can be beautiful or it can be a headache based on what systems you have in place to manage it for your agency. Here at iCM - we...

State Audits are a Breeze with iCareManager

State Audits are a Breeze with iCareManager

Going through licensing audits can be a daunting task, but not with iCareManager on your side. We sat down with Tricia Timmons, Director of Quality Services at Bello Machre, an...

Insight from an Early Adopter Group (LTSS): SEEC

Maryland is working on transitioning the DDA community of providers from the old PCIS2 system to the new LTSS Maryland. While the target date for all providers to be fully...

Best LTSS Integration Exciting news | iCareManger

LTSS integration – exciting news!

  Great news! iCM had our first upload to LTSS yesterday with one of our customers in the pilot group of Development Disability Software. We are now officially integrated with...

COVID-19 Developmental Disability Software | iCareManger

How COVID-19 Impacts People with Disabilities

  Covid-19 has changed virtually every aspect of our lives, from the way we socialize with loved ones to the way we work. New research from this unprecedented era has...

Mobile App Applications Software | iCareManger

New Mobile App and other System Updates!

  As you know, we're continuously improving our software to make the experience better for you, your teams, and the people you serve. We're excited to share some recent system updates...

Best Mobile App Medicaid Billing Software - iCareManger

Introducing iCM’s Updated Mobile App

  We're delighted to announce that we're releasing a new version of iCM's mobile app to make your work life even easier. It is now available in both Android and...

Best Electronic Health Record System Documentation - iCareManger

Implementing Electronic Documentation like a Pro

Getting optimal benefit out of any software system requires careful planning and direction. We've compiled a quick reference checklist for you to get the most out of your electronic documentation...

Chief Strategy Officer at The Arc of Central Chesapeake Region - iCareManger

Christine Larsen CoVID Interview

Conversation with Christine Larsen, Chief Strategy Officer at The Arc of Central Chesapeake Region. Christine shares insights on how her organization is staying productive during COVID-19 using iCM. The Arc...

Best Remote Work I/DD EHR Software - iCareManger

Is your i/DD agency equipped to do remote work?

Remote Work is Here to Stay: This COVID-19 pandemic has pushed organizations to switch to remote working models. There have been numerous studies on how remote workers are more productive...

Managed Long Term Support And Services | iCareManger

Skeptical about remote onboarding? Think again.

The need for having a strong digital software backbone for your organization has never been more evident than in these troubling times. We have agencies coming to us for assistance...

Best Person Centered Planning I/DD EHR

Is Your EHR Vendor Ready for Person Centered Planning?

Person-Centered Planning (PCP) as a modality for organizing I/DD agencies has been gaining traction among both facilitators and executives. As the name suggests, it’s a process controlled and directed by...

Best Long Term Care Ehr Software - CDC | iCareManger

Industry Resources Links for COVID-19

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) CDC Updates CDC Website FAQ CDC Reducing community transmission Healthcare Professional Resources Examples of Transmission Based Precautions and Signs for posting outside resident rooms National...

COVID-19 Essential Worker Recognition Fund | iCareManger

COVID-19 Essential Worker Recognition Fund

Here at iCM we are constantly amazed at the work that your essential frontline workers do every day, especially in these hard times. In April we established iCareManager’s COVID-19 Essential...

Best Managed Long Term Supports And Services | iCareManger

Why States Are Adopting MLTSS

Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) refers to the delivery of long term services and supports through capitated Medicaid managed programs. Increasing numbers of states are using MLTSS as...

Best eMAR Electronic Health Record System For Hospitals | iCareManger

How eMAR Helps Reduce Medication Errors

Administering medications without a proper electronic system is usually one of the most stressful tasks for direct support professionals, especially when they have to pass a large number of meds...

Wearable Technology - Best Assisted Living Software | iCareManger

The Advantages of Wearable Technology in Assisted Living

Wearable technology has been an accelerating market trend throughout our culture, and these devices have obvious — and not so obvious — uses in assisted living settings as well. With...

Best DDA and i/DD Software | iCareManger

Why are DDA Providers Switching to iCM?

Over the past few years, iCM has been gaining a lot of popularity in the DDA (I/DD) industry, specifically with organizations that want to keep up with technology trends. Here...

Best EHR For Long Term Care Organization | iCareManger

Why are there so many different system standards for EHR?

Standards are the basis on which effective policies are built in any organization or system. Globally, health systems are built by workable and acceptable standards. The quality of services received...

LTSS Medicaid Billing Application

LTSS Billing Countdown for Maryland’s DDA Providers

Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) which comes under MD Department of Health is currently undergoing a transition pertaining to the Medicaid services and billing methods for organizations providing Long-Term Services...

Best EMR Software System 2019 – Year in Review | iCareManager

2019 – Year in Review

With 2020 off to a good start we thought we’d take a look back and share 5 major milestones we achieved last year. 1- Thousand Sites Target Crossed: We crossed...

Best Long Term Care Tracker - iCM

The New Care Tracker is Here

Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s) have one of the most important jobs on the planet.  The new Care Tracker helps streamline their daily tasks and gives them a simple way to...

LTSS Medicaid Billing Application - Person-Centered Planning | iCareManger

LTSS billing starts July 2020, but don’t worry…

With iCM you’ll be able to… Create a Person-Centered Planning workflow for your staff to stay on top of the Person-Centered Planning (PCP) process, ensuring there is no interruption in...

Maintaining Electronic Health Records System for Hospital - Cost | iCareManger

How Much Does EHR Software Cost?

Maintaining electronic health records (EHR) for individuals in your care provides a number of benefits both to those individuals and your care facility. Long Term Care EHR software helps you...

EHR For Long Term Care Facilities Outdated System | iCareManger

Are Outdated Systems Hurting Your Long-Term Care Facility?

The number of people requiring long-term care is expected to almost double, from 15 million in 2000 to 27 million in 2050.¹ However, 83 percent of long-term care facilities indicated that...

Person-Centered Planning: Your One Stop Shop

Person-Centered Planning: Your One Stop Shop

Person-Centered Planning can be beautiful or it can be a headache based on what systems you have in place to manage it for your agency. Here at iCM - we...

State Audits are a Breeze with iCareManager

State Audits are a Breeze with iCareManager

Going through licensing audits can be a daunting task, but not with iCareManager on your side. We sat down with Tricia Timmons, Director of Quality Services at Bello Machre, an...

Best eMAR Electronic Health Record System For Hospitals | iCareManger

How eMAR Helps Reduce Medication Errors

Administering medications without a proper electronic system is usually one of the most stressful tasks for direct support professionals, especially when they have to pass a large number of meds...

Wearable Technology - Best Assisted Living Software | iCareManger

The Advantages of Wearable Technology in Assisted Living

Wearable technology has been an accelerating market trend throughout our culture, and these devices have obvious — and not so obvious — uses in assisted living settings as well. With...

COVID-19 Developmental Disability Software | iCareManger

How COVID-19 Impacts People with Disabilities

  Covid-19 has changed virtually every aspect of our lives, from the way we socialize with loved ones to the way we work. New research from this unprecedented era has...

Best Electronic Health Record System Documentation - iCareManger

Implementing Electronic Documentation like a Pro

Getting optimal benefit out of any software system requires careful planning and direction. We've compiled a quick reference checklist for you to get the most out of your electronic documentation...

Chief Strategy Officer at The Arc of Central Chesapeake Region - iCareManger

Christine Larsen CoVID Interview

Conversation with Christine Larsen, Chief Strategy Officer at The Arc of Central Chesapeake Region. Christine shares insights on how her organization is staying productive during COVID-19 using iCM. The Arc...

Best Remote Work I/DD EHR Software - iCareManger

Is your i/DD agency equipped to do remote work?

Remote Work is Here to Stay: This COVID-19 pandemic has pushed organizations to switch to remote working models. There have been numerous studies on how remote workers are more productive...

Best Long Term Care Ehr Software - CDC | iCareManger

Industry Resources Links for COVID-19

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) CDC Updates CDC Website FAQ CDC Reducing community transmission Healthcare Professional Resources Examples of Transmission Based Precautions and Signs for posting outside resident rooms National...

COVID-19 Essential Worker Recognition Fund | iCareManger

COVID-19 Essential Worker Recognition Fund

Here at iCM we are constantly amazed at the work that your essential frontline workers do every day, especially in these hard times. In April we established iCareManager’s COVID-19 Essential...

Chief Strategy Officer at The Arc of Central Chesapeake Region - iCareManger

Christine Larsen CoVID Interview

Conversation with Christine Larsen, Chief Strategy Officer at The Arc of Central Chesapeake Region. Christine shares insights on how her organization is staying productive during COVID-19 using iCM. The Arc...

Person-Centered Planning: Your One Stop Shop

Person-Centered Planning: Your One Stop Shop

Person-Centered Planning can be beautiful or it can be a headache based on what systems you have in place to manage it for your agency. Here at iCM - we...

State Audits are a Breeze with iCareManager

State Audits are a Breeze with iCareManager

Going through licensing audits can be a daunting task, but not with iCareManager on your side. We sat down with Tricia Timmons, Director of Quality Services at Bello Machre, an...

Best Mobile App Medicaid Billing Software - iCareManger

Introducing iCM’s Updated Mobile App

  We're delighted to announce that we're releasing a new version of iCM's mobile app to make your work life even easier. It is now available in both Android and...

Best Electronic Health Record System Documentation - iCareManger

Implementing Electronic Documentation like a Pro

Getting optimal benefit out of any software system requires careful planning and direction. We've compiled a quick reference checklist for you to get the most out of your electronic documentation...

Chief Strategy Officer at The Arc of Central Chesapeake Region - iCareManger

Christine Larsen CoVID Interview

Conversation with Christine Larsen, Chief Strategy Officer at The Arc of Central Chesapeake Region. Christine shares insights on how her organization is staying productive during COVID-19 using iCM. The Arc...

Best Remote Work I/DD EHR Software - iCareManger

Is your i/DD agency equipped to do remote work?

Remote Work is Here to Stay: This COVID-19 pandemic has pushed organizations to switch to remote working models. There have been numerous studies on how remote workers are more productive...

Managed Long Term Support And Services | iCareManger

Skeptical about remote onboarding? Think again.

The need for having a strong digital software backbone for your organization has never been more evident than in these troubling times. We have agencies coming to us for assistance...

Best Person Centered Planning I/DD EHR

Is Your EHR Vendor Ready for Person Centered Planning?

Person-Centered Planning (PCP) as a modality for organizing I/DD agencies has been gaining traction among both facilitators and executives. As the name suggests, it’s a process controlled and directed by...

Best Managed Long Term Supports And Services | iCareManger

Why States Are Adopting MLTSS

Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) refers to the delivery of long term services and supports through capitated Medicaid managed programs. Increasing numbers of states are using MLTSS as...

Best eMAR Electronic Health Record System For Hospitals | iCareManger

How eMAR Helps Reduce Medication Errors

Administering medications without a proper electronic system is usually one of the most stressful tasks for direct support professionals, especially when they have to pass a large number of meds...

Wearable Technology - Best Assisted Living Software | iCareManger

The Advantages of Wearable Technology in Assisted Living

Wearable technology has been an accelerating market trend throughout our culture, and these devices have obvious — and not so obvious — uses in assisted living settings as well. With...

Best EHR For Long Term Care Organization | iCareManger

Why are there so many different system standards for EHR?

Standards are the basis on which effective policies are built in any organization or system. Globally, health systems are built by workable and acceptable standards. The quality of services received...

LTSS Medicaid Billing Application

LTSS Billing Countdown for Maryland’s DDA Providers

Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) which comes under MD Department of Health is currently undergoing a transition pertaining to the Medicaid services and billing methods for organizations providing Long-Term Services...

LTSS Medicaid Billing Application - Person-Centered Planning | iCareManger

LTSS billing starts July 2020, but don’t worry…

With iCM you’ll be able to… Create a Person-Centered Planning workflow for your staff to stay on top of the Person-Centered Planning (PCP) process, ensuring there is no interruption in...

Maintaining Electronic Health Records System for Hospital - Cost | iCareManger

How Much Does EHR Software Cost?

Maintaining electronic health records (EHR) for individuals in your care provides a number of benefits both to those individuals and your care facility. Long Term Care EHR software helps you...

EHR For Long Term Care Facilities Outdated System | iCareManger

Are Outdated Systems Hurting Your Long-Term Care Facility?

The number of people requiring long-term care is expected to almost double, from 15 million in 2000 to 27 million in 2050.¹ However, 83 percent of long-term care facilities indicated that...

Person-Centered Planning: Your One Stop Shop

Person-Centered Planning: Your One Stop Shop

Person-Centered Planning can be beautiful or it can be a headache based on what systems you have in place to manage it for your agency. Here at iCM - we...

State Audits are a Breeze with iCareManager

State Audits are a Breeze with iCareManager

Going through licensing audits can be a daunting task, but not with iCareManager on your side. We sat down with Tricia Timmons, Director of Quality Services at Bello Machre, an...

Insight from an Early Adopter Group (LTSS): SEEC

Maryland is working on transitioning the DDA community of providers from the old PCIS2 system to the new LTSS Maryland. While the target date for all providers to be fully...

Best LTSS Integration Exciting news | iCareManger

LTSS integration – exciting news!

  Great news! iCM had our first upload to LTSS yesterday with one of our customers in the pilot group of Development Disability Software. We are now officially integrated with...

COVID-19 Developmental Disability Software | iCareManger

How COVID-19 Impacts People with Disabilities

  Covid-19 has changed virtually every aspect of our lives, from the way we socialize with loved ones to the way we work. New research from this unprecedented era has...

Best Mobile App Medicaid Billing Software - iCareManger

Introducing iCM’s Updated Mobile App

  We're delighted to announce that we're releasing a new version of iCM's mobile app to make your work life even easier. It is now available in both Android and...

Best Electronic Health Record System Documentation - iCareManger

Implementing Electronic Documentation like a Pro

Getting optimal benefit out of any software system requires careful planning and direction. We've compiled a quick reference checklist for you to get the most out of your electronic documentation...

Best Remote Work I/DD EHR Software - iCareManger

Is your i/DD agency equipped to do remote work?

Remote Work is Here to Stay: This COVID-19 pandemic has pushed organizations to switch to remote working models. There have been numerous studies on how remote workers are more productive...

Best Person Centered Planning I/DD EHR

Is Your EHR Vendor Ready for Person Centered Planning?

Person-Centered Planning (PCP) as a modality for organizing I/DD agencies has been gaining traction among both facilitators and executives. As the name suggests, it’s a process controlled and directed by...

Best Long Term Care Ehr Software - CDC | iCareManger

Industry Resources Links for COVID-19

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) CDC Updates CDC Website FAQ CDC Reducing community transmission Healthcare Professional Resources Examples of Transmission Based Precautions and Signs for posting outside resident rooms National...

Best Managed Long Term Supports And Services | iCareManger

Why States Are Adopting MLTSS

Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) refers to the delivery of long term services and supports through capitated Medicaid managed programs. Increasing numbers of states are using MLTSS as...

Best eMAR Electronic Health Record System For Hospitals | iCareManger

How eMAR Helps Reduce Medication Errors

Administering medications without a proper electronic system is usually one of the most stressful tasks for direct support professionals, especially when they have to pass a large number of meds...

Person-Centered Planning: Your One Stop Shop

Person-Centered Planning: Your One Stop Shop

Person-Centered Planning can be beautiful or it can be a headache based on what systems you have in place to manage it for your agency. Here at iCM - we...

State Audits are a Breeze with iCareManager

State Audits are a Breeze with iCareManager

Going through licensing audits can be a daunting task, but not with iCareManager on your side. We sat down with Tricia Timmons, Director of Quality Services at Bello Machre, an...

Insight from an Early Adopter Group (LTSS): SEEC

Maryland is working on transitioning the DDA community of providers from the old PCIS2 system to the new LTSS Maryland. While the target date for all providers to be fully...

Best LTSS Integration Exciting news | iCareManger

LTSS integration – exciting news!

  Great news! iCM had our first upload to LTSS yesterday with one of our customers in the pilot group of Development Disability Software. We are now officially integrated with...

Mobile App Applications Software | iCareManger

New Mobile App and other System Updates!

  As you know, we're continuously improving our software to make the experience better for you, your teams, and the people you serve. We're excited to share some recent system updates...

Best Mobile App Medicaid Billing Software - iCareManger

Introducing iCM’s Updated Mobile App

  We're delighted to announce that we're releasing a new version of iCM's mobile app to make your work life even easier. It is now available in both Android and...

Best Remote Work I/DD EHR Software - iCareManger

Is your i/DD agency equipped to do remote work?

Remote Work is Here to Stay: This COVID-19 pandemic has pushed organizations to switch to remote working models. There have been numerous studies on how remote workers are more productive...

Managed Long Term Support And Services | iCareManger

Skeptical about remote onboarding? Think again.

The need for having a strong digital software backbone for your organization has never been more evident than in these troubling times. We have agencies coming to us for assistance...

Best Person Centered Planning I/DD EHR

Is Your EHR Vendor Ready for Person Centered Planning?

Person-Centered Planning (PCP) as a modality for organizing I/DD agencies has been gaining traction among both facilitators and executives. As the name suggests, it’s a process controlled and directed by...

Best DDA and i/DD Software | iCareManger

Why are DDA Providers Switching to iCM?

Over the past few years, iCM has been gaining a lot of popularity in the DDA (I/DD) industry, specifically with organizations that want to keep up with technology trends. Here...

Best EMR Software System 2019 – Year in Review | iCareManager

2019 – Year in Review

With 2020 off to a good start we thought we’d take a look back and share 5 major milestones we achieved last year. 1- Thousand Sites Target Crossed: We crossed...

Best Long Term Care Tracker - iCM

The New Care Tracker is Here

Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s) have one of the most important jobs on the planet.  The new Care Tracker helps streamline their daily tasks and gives them a simple way to...

Insight from an Early Adopter Group (LTSS): SEEC

Maryland is working on transitioning the DDA community of providers from the old PCIS2 system to the new LTSS Maryland. While the target date for all providers to be fully...

Best EHR For Long Term Care Organization | iCareManger

Why are there so many different system standards for EHR?

Standards are the basis on which effective policies are built in any organization or system. Globally, health systems are built by workable and acceptable standards. The quality of services received...

Person-Centered Planning: Your One Stop Shop

Person-Centered Planning: Your One Stop Shop

Person-Centered Planning can be beautiful or it can be a headache based on what systems you have in place to manage it for your agency. Here at iCM - we...

State Audits are a Breeze with iCareManager

State Audits are a Breeze with iCareManager

Going through licensing audits can be a daunting task, but not with iCareManager on your side. We sat down with Tricia Timmons, Director of Quality Services at Bello Machre, an...

Insight from an Early Adopter Group (LTSS): SEEC

Maryland is working on transitioning the DDA community of providers from the old PCIS2 system to the new LTSS Maryland. While the target date for all providers to be fully...

Best Electronic Health Record System Documentation - iCareManger

Implementing Electronic Documentation like a Pro

Getting optimal benefit out of any software system requires careful planning and direction. We've compiled a quick reference checklist for you to get the most out of your electronic documentation...

Best Managed Long Term Supports And Services | iCareManger

Why States Are Adopting MLTSS

Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) refers to the delivery of long term services and supports through capitated Medicaid managed programs. Increasing numbers of states are using MLTSS as...

Best EHR For Long Term Care Organization | iCareManger

Why are there so many different system standards for EHR?

Standards are the basis on which effective policies are built in any organization or system. Globally, health systems are built by workable and acceptable standards. The quality of services received...

LTSS Medicaid Billing Application

LTSS Billing Countdown for Maryland’s DDA Providers

Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) which comes under MD Department of Health is currently undergoing a transition pertaining to the Medicaid services and billing methods for organizations providing Long-Term Services...