Relias

JANUARY 16, 2023

With over 200,000 residents and staff in nursing homes dying from COVID-19 in the past two years, the Biden Administration launched an action plan to improve the safety and quality of care in the nation’s nursing homes. Increased scrutiny of nursing homes. Penalties rise to $1M.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Nursing Home Telehealth Medicare 52

Social Workers Speak

MAY 4, 2023

Brian Mares is government relations director for NASW-TX: When it comes to upping mental health services, Texas has a Medicaid problem Texas Tribune Bryan Mares, government relations director for the Texas chapter of the National Association of Social Workers , cited the Medicaid payment rate for counseling sessions as a main sticking point.

Medicaid 40

Medicaid Empathy Mental Health Clinic 40

Bipolar Bandit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Administrative pressure to reduce hospital emergency lengths of stay can result in premature discharges. The states primarily funded these hospitals through taxes until the Medicaid program was created in 1965. Most states have overly restrictive involuntary hold laws. What is the IMD exclusion and why should it be repealed?

Psychiatry 98

Psychiatry Interviewing Schizophrenia Psychiatric 98

Relias

OCTOBER 10, 2022

With the Biden administration advocating for stricter scrutiny on nursing homes, we know inspection of healthcare facilities may increase even more. Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Special Focus Facility Program report listed nursing homes that have not met the CMS’ health care or fire safety standards.

Nursing Home 52

Nursing Home Healthcare Medicare Medicaid 52

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.” Identifying social determinants of health PCPs must be mindful of the social determinants of health in their referrals as well.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Mental Health Psychiatric Substance Abuse 52

Relias

DECEMBER 13, 2021

An unintended, but positive offshoot of the pandemic is that the crisis highlighted home health’s “very quick and successful adjustments” and “versatility” to serve COVID-19 patients and millions of others served under Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration, and other services.

Home Care 52

Home Care Healthcare Hospice Medicaid 52

Hospice Social Work

JULY 13, 2018

When I heard from a nursing home social worker that a recently admitted patient neither qualified for Medicaid nor received enough income to pay privately, I called the patient care manager for our team in that area and described the situation. Collaborative hospice leadership in action.

Hospice 52

Hospice Medicaid Nursing Home Psychosocial 52

Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recommends that beneficiaries review coverage options each year because the needs of each beneficiary and the coverage offered by each plan often change. Free screening for MSP eligibility is available through SHIP sites and state Medicaid offices.

Medicare 105

Medicare Medicaid Administration Advocacy 105

Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

4 – Review how you utilize administrative support Many revenue cycle leaders are now traveling less to out-of-state conferences. “We Redden’s assistant now provides administrative support to several revenue cycle leaders. The percentage is even higher in our heavier Medicaid markets,” said Hermosillo.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Administration Medicaid Hospitals 52

Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

4 – Review how you utilize administrative support Many revenue cycle leaders are now traveling less to out-of-state conferences. “We Redden’s assistant now provides administrative support to several revenue cycle leaders. The percentage is even higher in our heavier Medicaid markets,” said Hermosillo.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Administration Medicaid Hospitals 52

Social Work Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released clarifying information about Part 2 of the No Surprise Act, Good Faith Estimates (GFEs). April 18, 2022. The frequently asked questions (FAQs) answer many of the questions that social workers asked when the No Surprise Act was implemented in January 2022.

Social Worker 98

Social Worker Medicare Medicaid Nursing Home 98

Relias

JANUARY 8, 2024

Medicare payment systems link patient satisfaction scores with reimbursement rates, making quality patient care a primary determinant of an organization’s viability and motivating healthcare administrators to implement patient satisfaction strategies.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Medicare Hospitals Clinic 52

Relias

MAY 1, 2022

Understanding the legal implications of gaps in care can help protect all involved: physicians, nurses, other caregivers, and healthcare administrators and leaders. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality calculates that more than 17,000 lawsuits related to pressure injuries are filed each year — second only to wrongful death suits.

Healthcare 98

Healthcare Hospitals Communication Medicare 98

Relias

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Several factors drove these concerns, such as licensing, Medicare/Medicaid?reimbursement, Medicaid beneficiaries use telehealth services. These tools allow administrators to perform a variety of tasks associated with training programs and give staff flexibility in the way they receive and perform their training. some providers?were?weary

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Telehealth Human Services Medicaid 52

Relias

APRIL 28, 2022

Throughout the cycle, the possibility of errors looms if your staff isn’t up to speed on the complex coding demands and rules set by hospitals, insurers, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. More complete documentation also helps your organization monitor and track the level of care you provide with detail and accuracy.

Clinic 52

Clinic Healthcare Medicare Medicaid 52

Relias

APRIL 6, 2022

New requirements from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in November 2021 and a new time-limited enforcement effort by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced in March call for focused inspections and put a higher level of scrutiny on nursing home compliance and the quality of care provided.

Nursing Home 52

Nursing Home Medicare Medicaid Hospitals 52

Social Workers Speak

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Black Americans and Communities Across the Country. Terry Werner is executive director of NASW-SD: SD Voters Approve Medicaid Expansion. Since the Affordable Care Act became law, states have had the option to receive federal funds to expand their Medicaid programs.

Domestic Violence 40

Domestic Violence Social Worker Therapist Clinic 40

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JUNE 24, 2022

6, 2021 insurrection have prompted a lot of talk about “reputation laundering” as former Trump Administration officials try to distance themselves from the president they served so faithfully – the most notable example: former Attorney General William Barr. CAPTA isn’t the only part of Social Current’s agenda that belies Templeman’s rhetoric.

Child Welfare 98

Child Welfare Welfare Foster Care Medicaid 98

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Expand Medicaid: Less “neglect.” The Bronx Defenders is suing New York City’s family police agency, the Administration for Children’s Services, over such a case. . ● The Imprint has a good round-up of research documenting the confusion of poverty with neglect. Increase SNAP benefits: Less “neglect.”

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Child Welfare Foster Care Welfare Adoption 96