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As 2023 draws to a close, we reflect on a year marked by significant advancements in security, support, and product capability. Looking forward to 2024, the company is poised for continued success with upcoming improvements and strategic partnerships. Support: Strengthening the Foundation ProviderSoft recognizes that exceptional support is fundamental to…

Source: Six Ideas to Ease the Early Intervention Staffing Crisis by Sarah Carr https://hechingerreport.org/six-ideas-to-ease-the-early-intervention-staffing-crisis/  By Mackenzie McIntyre There has been an ongoing issue with staffing in early intervention, whether it's the challenge of funding the number of staff, staff unable to make a living on their salary, or concerns about…

By Mackenzie McIntyre In a rapidly changing world, staying informed about key developments in the field of Childhood Intervention is essential to ensuring that children receive the best care and support. Childhood Intervention services play a key role in addressing developmental delays in children, but the landscape is constantly evolving.…

As an Early Intervention professional in New York, you know that keeping accurate and up-to-date records is essential for providing high-quality services to your clients and preparing for audits. That's why ProviderSoft is here to fill in the gaps that EI-Hub has in terms of record retention. EI-Hub won't store…

Early Childhood programs are finding that the pressure is on to identify and prevent fraud. Medicaid audits have started in the Early Intervention community - something that was rarely, if ever, seen in the past. The arrests of nine therapists for stealing over $3 million from The New York State…

Reported from chalkbeat.org By Kalyn Belsha   Tens of thousands of young children with developmental delays went without critical services early in the pandemic, a new report finds, suggesting many preschools and elementary schools are now serving students with greater needs. Federal officials characterized the report’s findings as “disturbing” though…

Reposted from empoweredparents.co By Tanja Mcilroy Although every child develops at their own pace, they do follow fairly predictable milestones, especially when it comes to their physical development. This article shares the common stages of a child’s physical development in early childhood. A child’s motor and physical development depends on…

Effective Strategies for Early Childhood Intervention By Mackenzie McIntyre, ProviderSoft There are many effective strategies and techniques in early childhood intervention programs that help children during their formative years. This article, Professional and Parent-Implemented Early Intervention Strategies by ECCM addresses some of these strategies that parents can implement.  Sitting in…

The Crucial Role of Early Childhood Intervention By Mackenzie McIntyre, ProviderSoft The journey of a child’s life begins with their formative years, and how they navigate this period can significantly impact their future. Early childhood experiences, from birth through the first few years of life, form the bedrock upon which…

Why does electronic billing help improve agency operations? In Early Childhood Intervention, time is of the essence. You need to be able to quickly and efficiently bill for services, so that you can get the funding you need to continue providing quality care to your families. A paperless billing system…