Social Work Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance to Medicare- and Medicaid-certified long-term care (LTC) facilities (commonly known as nursing homes) regarding visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. November 12 Guidance. Social Work Role in Reducing COVID-19 Transmission.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

However, GFEs do not need to be provided to patients who are enrolled in federal health insurance plans (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Services related to mental health substance use disorders are specifically included. Enforcement.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

However, GFEs do not need to be provided to patients who are enrolled in federal health insurance plans (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Services related to mental health substance use disorders are specifically included. Enforcement.

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Child Welfare Monitor

JULY 8, 2024

A major purpose of FFPSA was to enable states to use federal funds that were formerly available only for foster care to pay for parenting support, mental health, and drug treatment that would enable children to stay safely with their families.

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University of Connecticut

JANUARY 9, 2025

Room: Cedar A, Level 2 Author(s): Jennifer Manuel, PhD & Shekh Farid, MSW Presentation: Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Treatment Admissions Involving Opioid Use in Residential Substance Use Treatment Settings Saturday, January 18, 2025 Time: 4:00 p.m. Room: Cedar B, Level 2 Author(s): Kathryn Libal, PhD ; Yvonne Mbewe, LCSW ; S.

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Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Emergency Preparedness Rule to provide a national framework for healthcare organizations to improve their readiness for emergencies. This regulation established consistent emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare and Medicaid providers and suppliers of all types.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

One important aspect of the ACA’s impact has been its influence on addressing social determinants of health, a key focus area for social workers. have expanded Medicaid to provide health insurance coverage and health care access to more individuals and families than ever before. Today, 40 states and D.C.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Key sources of IHS funding The IHS is primarily funded by federal appropriations, along with grants, Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements, and third-party billing. These funds help sustain essential healthcare services, maintain facilities, and enhance public health initiatives in tribal communities.

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KVC

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Alex’s journey began when his family faced many challenges: unmet mental health needs, financial stress, and housing problems. Big problems can lead to big emotions. 2) Nationwide Mental Health Crisis: A second factor is the national child and adolescent mental health emergency declared by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2021.

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Brightpoint

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In-school mental health services help students process trauma so they can focus on learning. We know that COVID lockdowns revealed and worsened existing mental health crises among our youth , who are still feeling the ripple effects of that era. Brightpoint began C2C with our partner, Youth Advocate Programs Inc.

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Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), integrated care is defined as “the systematic coordination of general and behavioral healthcare.” The main purpose is to effectively address and treat co-occurring and chronic mental health, substance use, and medical disorders.

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University of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2024

If you have some experience in working with trans, non-binary clients, yet you feel unsure about how to go about writing the required mental health assessment letter for your clients to access gender-affirming care, this training is for you!

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Typically, care coordination is put in place by organizations participating in a value-based payment model for populations that are at high risk for comorbidities and/or have chronic physical and mental health conditions. Care coordination usually is a role that is served by nurses, case managers, or behavioral health clinicians.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

On July 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed rule of the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) that announced proposed policy and practice changes for Medicare Part B payments beginning January 1, 2023. Behavioral Health. Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).

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Shelter, Inc

OCTOBER 17, 2024

having received a Medicaid contract allowing our team of trained experts to provide free mental health services to children and families in our care. Impact In the past year, Shelter’s dedeciated staff was fortunate to provide resources and support to nearly 500 youth and families.

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Beyond Advocacy

MAY 2, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Fittingly, addressing the mental health needs of children and youth in the United States has become an issue of bipartisan concern. Medicaid generally limits treatment to talk therapy, which simply does not work for many experiencing foster care.

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Child Welfare Monitor

JULY 22, 2024

.” It does not define RTF’s, but the term clearly refers to facilities that provide behavioral health services in a residential context to children with funding from programs under SFC jurisdiction, mainly Medicaid and foster care funds under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act.

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2023

On Maternal Health Awareness Day , I would like to bring awareness to the publication of our peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine , “ Improving maternal mental health: Assessing the extent of screening and training about peripartum depression.” on referrals for behavioral health care.

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Bipolar Bandit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Although most mobile psychiatric emergency cases have involved mentally high functioning patients, I’ve been most invigorated from helping the most impaired patients, usually suffering from psychosis. They are grossly underserved in both the mental health and legal systems. Breakdown is dedicated to this population. .

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

GFEs do not need to be provided to patients who are enrolled in federal health insurance plans (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Services related to mental health substance use disorders are specifically included. Compliance Steps.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) reported that 42.1% of citizens identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native relied on Medicaid or other public health insurance, and 14.9% on Medicaid or public health insurance and only 6.3% had no coverage at all. with 34.3%

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Relias

MARCH 29, 2024

Implementing evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives to improve the delivery and coordination of maternal health care services. Promoting maternal mental health and substance use disorder screening, referral, and treatment.

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Relias

JULY 14, 2022

One area of increasing focus that hasn’t received as much attention is the intersection of maternal mortality and maternal mental health. Yet pregnancy-related deaths due to mental health comprised over 10% of maternal deaths in 2020. A Personal Story of Maternal Mental Health.

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Relias

JULY 14, 2023

social inequalities and maternal mental health have not been addressed to the same extent. In some cases, mothers living just a few miles away from each other can have vastly different health outcomes due to variables such as income, education, race, and access to care. But in many countries including the U.S.,

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Health insurance coverage is critical to keeping up with preventive care, addressing physical and mental health conditions, and being protected from unexpected medical costs.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Members of our profession also provide frontline services in mental health, substance use treatment, child welfare, and elder care – many of which fall under HHS programs such as Medicaid and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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Relias

JULY 20, 2023

­The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule in August 2022 to improve maternal health outcomes and advance health equity — two of the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities. Both clinical and behavioral factors contribute to maternal health outcomes. Sadly, U.S.

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KVC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Healthcare policy shifts like the Medicaid expansion have helped in this arena, but insurance isn’t the only limitation on healthcare access. Social and Community Context The relationships and connections a person has with others influence their mental and physical health. of Americans ages 18–64 were uninsured in 2022.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the meantime, her daughters suffered abuse at a foster home and her younger son descended into a mental health crisis. Expand Medicaid: Less “neglect.” What evidence is available shows most of the allegations were false. Still, it took Theresa months to get three of her children back. Increase SNAP benefits: Less “neglect.”

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The Senator who chaired the committee, Ron Wyden, called on the Justice Department to investigate these chains for allegedly defrauding Medicaid and violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Jamie Thompson called for action on how state-run mental health facilities operate. The Imprint and The Hill have stories.

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