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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. 1 Although PTSD has commonly been associated with the military and veteran populations, it affects people of all ages, communities, gender, and social economic background. Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2022

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Telehealth. Before the public health emergency (PHE), Medicare telehealth coverage was limited. As a result, CMS temporarily expanded telehealth coverage under the PFS. Telehealth Services List: CMS will continue the use of the temporary services added to the list through December 31, 2023. Geographic Restrictions .

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Highlights of CMS 2023 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule

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The following provides key takeaways for clinical social workers: Telehealth. CMS is proposing several policy changes to Medicare telehealth services. This includes extending coverage for telehealth services that have been temporarily authorized during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). Prepared by.

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Social Work on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Look Back, A Look Ahead (Part Two)

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of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reported by social workers was five times higher than the national estimates of 5.3% (Kilpatrick et al. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Posttraumatic stress, grief, burnout, and secondary trauma of social workers in the United States. Clinical Social Work Journal, 49, 495-504.

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

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This webinar will discuss how to handle and move past multiple co-occurring pandemics, using a mental health focus on substance use disorder, housing, work, education, and transportation among other relevant topics. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. Access Code: 6268721#. June 8, 2022. Prepared by.