Social Work Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2021
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.
Social Work Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Beginning January 1, 2022, clinical social workers (CSWs) will become eligible to participate in Medicare’s Quality Payment Program (QPP). Medicare has identified 15 measures that CSWs may use to report quality services. Measures for CSWs are generally reported through Medicare Part B claims. December 2021.
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Social Work Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Implications for Clinical Social Workers. On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule. percent reimbursement cuts to Medicare providers , including CSWs. December 2021. The final rule goes into effect on January 1, 2022.
Social Work Blog
APRIL 22, 2022
submission of comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to its Request for Information on Revising the Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities to Establish Mandatory Minimum Staffing Levels.
Social Work Blog
JANUARY 5, 2022
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).
Social Work Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
On July 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed rule of the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) that announced proposed policy and practice changes for Medicare Part B payments beginning January 1, 2023. The proposed changes may impact social workers and other Medicare providers in various settings.
Social Work Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
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]. A list of additional questions is available at [link].
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