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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2022

Social Work Blog

NASW also continues to undertake vigorous advocacy with CMS on behalf of CSWs and their clients, including efforts to increase the CSW reimbursement rate. Telehealth. Before the public health emergency (PHE), Medicare telehealth coverage was limited. As a result, CMS temporarily expanded telehealth coverage under the PFS.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This resource was created by Veteran Affairs’ National Center for PTSD and Department of Defense’s National Center for Telehealth & Technology. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social work. PTSD Coach is designed for those who have, or may have, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Prepared by.

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News Items – December 9, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Wolf: Law Enforcement, Domestic Violence, Minority, Family Advocacy Organizations Support Veto of Bill that Endangers Pennsylvania Lives. Social workers see first-hand the repercussions of gun violence on its victims, the families and loved ones left behind, and the impacted communities. Governor Tom Wolf.

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

Social Work Blog

NASW maintains its commitment to enhancing the well-being of people living with mental illness and working toward increased access to appropriate services and interventions. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. Prepared by. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. 1 Mental health by the Numbers.

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Social Work Leaders attend NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

Social Work Blog

House and Senate on June 28, 2023, to build bipartisan support for key federal legislation that will assist the social work workforce, our clients, and communities. This is my first time as CEO of NASW to see the Advocacy Day in action. They were particularly aware of the importance of telehealth for clients and social workers.