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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

But above all, these services were funded by Medicaid, a federal entitlement program that receives the same federal match as Title IV-E. Because most parents involved with child welfare are covered by either Medicaid or (more rarely) private insurance, they could be referred to these services. What could Congress have done instead?

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Social Workers: The Backbone of Reimagined 988 Emergency Crisis Services

Social Work Blog

W hen the National 988 Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline goes into effect July 16, 2022, it will probably be the most significant public policy initiative impacting behavioral healthcare since the Medicaid expansion. Collaboration Between Federal and State Government and Community Stakeholders.

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Behind the Poor Pay and High Turnover Rates of Direct Support Professionals

Relias

In response, many local and state governments are raising their lowest wages above the federal minimum wage set in 2009. The State of Medicaid Programs and the Need for Grassroots Advocacy. Because CMS is a federal agency, community providers cannot simply raise their prices or shift costs to create higher DSP wages.

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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). For additional recurrences beyond 12 months, the provider must provide a new GFE and communicate any changes between the initial and the new estimates. The rule applies to both current and future patients who are uninsured or self-pay.

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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). For additional recurrences beyond 12 months, the provider must provide a new GFE and communicate any changes between the initial and the new estimates. The rule applies to both current and future patients who are uninsured or self-pay.

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The CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know

Relias

From natural disasters to pandemics and cyberattacks, healthcare organizations must be ready to protect their patients, staff, and communities under any circumstance. This regulation established consistent emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare and Medicaid providers and suppliers of all types.

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Maximizing Healthcare Reimbursement Through Higher Patient Satisfaction Scores

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The relationship between patient satisfaction scores, reimbursement, and health outcomes The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scoring helps hospitals and governing bodies evaluate patient satisfaction through quantitative measurements.