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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

Maybe a parent needs mental health care or substance use disorder treatment, or parenting training and support, or maybe the family needs to do family therapy. But above all, these services were funded by Medicaid, a federal entitlement program that receives the same federal match as Title IV-E.

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2022

Social Work Blog

On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule. Audio-Only Communication. CMS also finalized a requirement for the use of a new modifier for services performed using audio-only communications. December 2021.

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What Care Coordination Is and How To Implement It

Relias

In these scenarios, a care coordinator can: Communicate between multiple providers within the continuum of care, especially with a primary care physician. Clients with co-occurring mental health and/or substance use disorders, in addition to one or more chronic medical conditions, also benefit from care coordination.

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(CY) 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule: Key Provisions Impacting Clinical Social Workers

Social Work Blog

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed CY 2022 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) issued on July 16 includes a variety of provisions that are relevant to clinical social workers (CSWs) who are participating providers in Medicare. We welcome the proposed continuation of audio-only services as a telehealth modality.

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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

Social Work Blog

Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Services related to mental health substance use disorders are specifically included. For additional recurrences beyond 12 months, the provider must provide a new GFE and communicate any changes between the initial and the new estimates.

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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

Social Work Blog

Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Services related to mental health substance use disorders are specifically included. For additional recurrences beyond 12 months, the provider must provide a new GFE and communicate any changes between the initial and the new estimates.

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Why Successful Integrated Care Management Matters

Relias

The main purpose is to effectively address and treat co-occurring and chronic mental health, substance use, and medical disorders. Involving patients and their carers in determining the process and outcomes of care provides a route to better communication, patient and staff satisfaction, and the overall quality of care.”