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

Social Work Blog

Additionally, under the proposed rule, providers will already self-certify that they have two-way audio-visual telecommunications devices, but the patient requires or has chosen to receive the service via audio-only. The proposed cut is particularly harmful to CSWs. No other documentation should be required.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

September is observed as recovering from illness concept, background SAMHSA defines recovery as a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives and strive to reach their full potential. Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery.

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Teen Cutting

Beautiful Voyager

Photo by Matthew Waring Signs, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment When confronted with intense emotions, some teens may turn to self-harm , such as cutting, as a means of coping. Familiarize yourself with this self-harming behavior so you'll know what to do when your teenager engages in it. What Is Teen Cutting?

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

Social Work Blog

not enrolled in any health plan) and self-pay (e.g., Expected charge” for an item or service: the cash pay rate or rate established by a provider for an uninsured (or self-pay) patient, reflecting any discounts for such individuals; or. Inform all uninsured and self-pay patients of their right to a GFE.

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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

In some cases, they can also lead to cutting and self-inflicted harm. Self-injury is more common than many people realize, mainly because those who struggle with it tend to hide this behavior. It’s essential to bring awareness to this topic, inform others about it and offer help to those dealing with self-harm.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

SAMHSA defines recovery as a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives and strive to reach their full potential. Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery.

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Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?

Gateway Foundation

These ingredients can be harmful and produce undesirable effects on the person taking the substance. While some believe that repeatedly taking molly or ecstasy over a long period is less harmful than other substances, MDMA can have severe effects on the body after a person has taken the drug for a long time. Psychotherapy.