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Legislation would expand mental health care for older adults

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on newly introduced legislation that expand the number of mental health care providers, including clinical social workers, who can provide services to older adults through Medicare. Bill will expand access to mental health services provided by Social Workers to our nations seniors. and Chris Coons (D-Del.)

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2022

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Implications for Clinical Social Workers. On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule. percent reimbursement cuts to Medicare providers , including CSWs. December 2021. Reimbursement. Telehealth.

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National Report Addresses Nursing Home Quality & Promotes Value of Social Work

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The report includes several recommendations supportive of social work , including the recommendation that every nursing home—regardless of size—employ a. NASW applauds these recommendations and thanks the study committee for its work. Study sponsors included the Commonwealth Fund and the John A Hartford Foundation.

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CMS Creates Additional Place of Service Code for Telehealth

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Following a recent update from the Center for Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS), NASW has received multiple inquiries regarding telehealth place of service codes (POS) for Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance companies. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. Prepared by.

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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

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Application to Clinical Social Work Services. Under a new federal rule to protect consumers from surprise health care bills, clinical social workers and other health care provider types must, effective January 1, 2022, provide a good faith estimate of expected charges. See January 5, 2022 update.

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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

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Application to Clinical Social Work Services. Under a new federal rule to protect consumers from surprise health care bills, clinical social workers and other health care provider types must, effective January 1, 2022, provide a good faith estimate of expected charges. December 2021. Templates and Resources.

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Social Work Leaders attend NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

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Social Work leaders gather for photo in front of the U.S. Kastner, MSS, MLSP, Senior Field Organizer Nearly 100 social workers from 44 states and two U.S. House and Senate on June 28, 2023, to build bipartisan support for key federal legislation that will assist the social work workforce, our clients, and communities.