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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2022

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Implications for Clinical Social Workers. The 2400+-page rule includes updates to policies and payments that are pertinent to clinical social workers (CSWs) and other Medicare providers. Exceptions to the in-person visit is based on the beneficiary’s circumstance which must be documented in the clinical record.

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Highlights of CMS 2023 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule

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The following provides key takeaways for clinical social workers: Telehealth. Beginning January 2023, services provided using audio-only communications technology would use modifier 93. Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Senior Practice Associate for Clinical Social Work.

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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

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Application to Clinical Social Work Services. Under a new federal rule to protect consumers from surprise health care bills, clinical social workers and other health care provider types must, effective January 1, 2022, provide a good faith estimate of expected charges. Document the GFE in the clinical record.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

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When both are adults, it’s time to change the way they relate and communicate. Karen Koenig is a member of NASW-FL: Some People Are More Than Just Difficult: How To Recognize a Personality Disorder Creators Although you sound frustrated and justifiably upset, it’s helpful to learn how to handle similar situations, if they should occur.

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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

Social Work Blog

Application to Clinical Social Work Services. Under a new federal rule to protect consumers from surprise health care bills, clinical social workers and other health care provider types must, effective January 1, 2022, provide a good faith estimate of expected charges. Document the GFE in the clinical record.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

When both are adults, it’s time to change the way they relate and communicate. Karen Koenig is a member of NASW-FL: Some People Are More Than Just Difficult: How To Recognize a Personality Disorder Creators Although you sound frustrated and justifiably upset, it’s helpful to learn how to handle similar situations, if they should occur.