Social Work Blog
FEBRUARY 10, 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. Center for Medicare Advocacy. November 12 Guidance. Endnotes. [1]
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. Center for Medicare Advocacy. November 12 Guidance. Endnotes. [1]
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Social Work Blog
MAY 5, 2023
The QPP allows eligible clinicians who are reimbursed for Medicare Part B services to receive a bonus for improving the quality of patient care and health outcomes. Clinical Practice: April / May 2023 A new Tips & Tools for Social Workers, CMS 2023 Quality Payment Program for Clinical Social Workers , is available.
Relias
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Individual states determine provider rates and must include these rates in their state’s Medicaid Plan, which is ultimately reviewed by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). Because CMS is a federal agency, community providers cannot simply raise their prices or shift costs to create higher DSP wages.
Relias
MARCH 1, 2023
One approach that hospital officials are using to manage the readmission risk and avoid Medicare penalties is establishing a preferred SNF network. She encouraged hospital providers to increase the amount to 80%-90%. Partnering with hospitals can help SNFs care for high-need patients, especially those denied care in other post-acute settings.
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Gary Anderson, MSW ‘76 Professor, School of Social Work, Michigan State University. He has been the editor for the journal Child Welfare, director of the Michigan State University School of Social Work, and has served in Michigan on the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. Learn more about the Distinguished Alumni Award ».
Social Work Blog
JUNE 29, 2023
Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) PROVISIONS: » Increase Medicare Reimbursement Rates for clinical social workers (CSWs) from 75 percent to 85 percent of the Physician Fee Schedule. Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) PROVISIONS: » Fund an internship for social work university students in a regional public library.
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