Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance to Medicare- and Medicaid-certified long-term care (LTC) facilities (commonly known as nursing homes) regarding visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Center for Medicare Advocacy. November 12 Guidance.

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Nursing Home Medicare Medicaid Self-harm 122

Relias

MAY 6, 2022

The provider-specific PEPPER analyzes Medicare data and statistics from discharges and services compared with every hospice nationwide. PEPPER provides each hospice organization’s paid Medicare claims for the last three fiscal years. Jurisdictional or Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC). PEPPER Target Areas.

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Hospice Medicare Rehabilitation Healthcare 98

Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Every year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) releases the Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER). Utilizing data from the most recent three calendar years, the PEPPER offers providers specific Medicare data statistics for discharges or services that may be vulnerable to improper payments.

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Medicare Hospice Rehabilitation Hospitals 52

Relias

MARCH 5, 2025

However, as its use expands, so do the challenges of ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical administration. As behavioral health providers seek solutions for patients who do not respond to traditional interventions, ketamine offers relief and a new avenue for care.

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Patient Safety Medicare Treatment Planning Administration 40

Relias

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Several factors drove these concerns, such as licensing, Medicare/Medicaid?reimbursement, These tools allow administrators to perform a variety of tasks associated with training programs and give staff flexibility in the way they receive and perform their training. target for interventions.?Thus, some providers?were?weary

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Healthcare Telehealth Human Services Medicaid 52

Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Undermining public trust in vaccines and other critical health interventions could worsen health disparities, particularly in marginalized communities. Social workers rely on science-driven policies to protect the well-being of our clients and communities.

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Human Services Medicaid Substance Abuse Medicare 91