Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule. The 2400+-page rule includes updates to policies and payments that are pertinent to clinical social workers (CSWs) and other Medicare providers. Audio-Only Communication.

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Relias

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The State of Medicaid Programs and the Need for Grassroots Advocacy. Because CMS is a federal agency, community providers cannot simply raise their prices or shift costs to create higher DSP wages. These issues bring the importance of grassroot advocacy to the forefront for DSPs and IDD organizations. However, it is possible.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

A concern of advocates, including NASW, is that individuals and families will lose coverage because of lack of communication with recipients to verify income. These communication barriers may lead to loss of health care coverage for families that continue to meet eligibility requirements. Social Work Advocacy.

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