Communication, Human Services and Medicaid

The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

States had other sources of federal reimbursement for these programs, such as Title IV-B, the Social Services Block Grant, and TANF. But above all, these services were funded by Medicaid, a federal entitlement program that receives the same federal match as Title IV-E. What could Congress have done instead?

Child Welfare

Child Welfare Medicaid Foster Care Welfare

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

Relias

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The State of Medicaid Programs and the Need for Grassroots Advocacy. Commercial insurance and private pay revenue sources rarely cover services for people with IDD, leaving Medicaid as essentially the sole payer for these services. Use open and transparent communication strategies. The Future of DSPs.

Medicaid

Medicaid Advocacy Disability Human Services

Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Providing a GFE to patients is not new to CSWs who, as part of best clinical practice, routinely discuss services and fees before or during the initial interview with new patients. Federal Rule Background and Definitions. Enforcement.

Medicare

Medicare Medicaid Clinic Government

Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Providing a GFE to patients is not new to CSWs who, as part of best clinical practice, routinely discuss services and fees before or during the initial interview with new patients. Federal Rule Background and Definitions. Enforcement.

Medicare

Medicare Medicaid Clinic Social Worker

COVID-19 Three Years Later: A Changing Landscape

Social Work Blog

MAY 11, 2023

Article by Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Lead, Kim M. Simpson and Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Consultant, Susan Bodiker. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a 90-day public health emergency (PHE), which has been renewed every 90 days from 2020 to early 2023.

Communication

Communication Social Worker Human Services Telehealth

Innovations in Behavioral Healthcare: A Digital Path to Resilience

Relias

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the way behavioral health and other human services organizations conduct their operations. For behavioral health and other human services, this often means using technology to find new and better ways to help?persons?served. communities ?in some providers?were?weary

Healthcare

Healthcare Telehealth Human Services Medicaid

UPDATE: Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing – Application to Clinical Social Workers

Social Work Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Providing a GFE to patients is not new to CSWs who, as part of best clinical and ethical practice, routinely discuss services and fees before or during the initial interview with new patients and provide informed consent forms.

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Clinic Social Worker Self-harm Psychotherapy

What Care Coordination Is and How To Implement It

Relias

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In these scenarios, a care coordinator can: Communicate between multiple providers within the continuum of care, especially with a primary care physician. The care coordination trend goes by many names and has been seen across the continuum of care but has been most prevalent in the Medicaid world as part of the Health Home model.

Healthcare

Healthcare Communication Medicaid Treatment Planning

Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management and Clinical Documentation Integrity To Avoid Coding Disasters

Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

This causes gaps in communication between the physician and the coder,” said Hess. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General are cracking down on improper coding. Providers are trained to document from a clinical care standpoint. The Department of Justice and the U.S.

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Clinic Justice and Corrections Medicare Healthcare

Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management and Clinical Documentation Integrity To Avoid Coding Disasters

Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

This causes gaps in communication between the physician and the coder,” said Hess. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General are cracking down on improper coding. Providers are trained to document from a clinical care standpoint. The Department of Justice and the U.S.

Clinic

Clinic Justice and Corrections Medicare Healthcare

Does the Hospital Price Transparency Rule Increase Your Audit Risk?

Relias

MARCH 13, 2023

Even providers administering care sometimes didn’t know exactly how much a procedure or service would cost. An executive order passed in 2019 directed the Department of Health and Human Services to create new guidelines to help reduce healthcare costs. Additional rules took effect in July 2022.

Hospitals

Hospitals Medicare Healthcare Medicaid

Why Successful Integrated Care Management Matters

Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

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.” Now that we have a better understanding of these processes, let’s explore how organizations can use integrated care management.

Healthcare

Healthcare Mental Health Psychiatric Psychosocial

Planning for Medicaid Unwinding in 2023

Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services first declared a 90-day public health emergency (PHE). When the COVID-19 PHE ends, which is expected in 2023, state agencies will begin the “unwinding” of continuous Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by going through the redetermination process for all enrollees.

Medicaid

Medicaid Advocacy Communication Social Worker

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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

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

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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

COVID-19 Three Years Later: A Changing Landscape

Innovations in Behavioral Healthcare: A Digital Path to Resilience

UPDATE: Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing – Application to Clinical Social Workers

What Care Coordination Is and How To Implement It

Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management and Clinical Documentation Integrity To Avoid Coding Disasters

Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management and Clinical Documentation Integrity To Avoid Coding Disasters

Does the Hospital Price Transparency Rule Increase Your Audit Risk?

Why Successful Integrated Care Management Matters

Planning for Medicaid Unwinding in 2023

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