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

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed CY 2022 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) issued on July 16 includes a variety of provisions that are relevant to clinical social workers (CSWs) who are participating providers in Medicare. Include Behavioral Health Services in Audio-Only. Telehealth.

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Types of Therapy and Mental Health Providers

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Therapists and counselors have extensive training in mental health techniques, mental health issues and what interventions to employ based on goals that are determined collaboratively with the client and counselor or therapist. . There are several types of mental health providers and therapies.

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

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We are also advocating on behalf of clinical social workers with key federal regulatory agencies and other stakeholders. GFEs do not need to be provided to patients who are enrolled in federal health insurance plans (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system).

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National Report Addresses Nursing Home Quality & Promotes Value of Social Work

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The report includes several recommendations supportive of social work , including the recommendation that every nursing home—regardless of size—employ a. collaboration with social workers, other disciplines, and like-minded organizations to advocate for implementation of various report recommendations.

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CMS Seeks Feedback on Good Faith Estimates

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Attention Clinical Social Workers: CMS Seeking Feedback on Good Faith Estimates. Clinical social workers (CSWs) are currently required to give Good Faith Estimates (GFEs) to patients who are uninsured and patients who have insurance but do not plan to use it, [link].

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News Items – May 4, 2023

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In my clinical work, I use the idea of empathy styles to help my clients understand the way they handle their own emotional needs, and how they either show up for or avoid their partner’s emotional needs. Kid Clinic wants to remind you and your children to take some time to slow down this month.

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Members in the News – July 28, 2023

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Diane Elze honored as an NASW Social Work Pioneer University of Buffalo The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has named Diane E. Elze, PhD, associate professor emeritus in the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, a “Social Work Pioneer,” one of the profession’s highest honors.