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CMS Creates Additional Place of Service Code for Telehealth

Social Work Blog

Following a recent update from the Center for Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS), NASW has received multiple inquiries regarding telehealth place of service codes (POS) for Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance companies. CMS revised the description for POS codes 02 and 10 for telehealth. Prepared by.

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2022

Social Work Blog

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. Telehealth. Before the public health emergency (PHE), Medicare telehealth coverage was limited.

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Social Work Leaders attend NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

Social Work Blog

Social Work leaders gather for photo in front of the U.S. Kastner, MSS, MLSP, Senior Field Organizer Nearly 100 social workers from 44 states and two U.S. 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.

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Highlights of CMS 2023 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule

Social Work Blog

The proposed changes may impact social workers and other Medicare providers in various settings. The following provides key takeaways for clinical social workers: Telehealth. CMS is proposing several policy changes to Medicare telehealth services. Senior Practice Associate for Clinical Social Work.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

1 Although PTSD has commonly been associated with the military and veteran populations, it affects people of all ages, communities, gender, and social economic background. Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas. Prepared by.

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

Social Work Blog

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) wishes to bring attention to the importance of mental health as it affects millions of people in the United States. Social workers remain dedicated to ensuring the populations they serve have access to much needed resources and support.

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News Items – December 9, 2021

Social Workers Speak

In this episode, we talk with Unified School District of De Pere School Social Worker (and UW-Green Bay Psychology alum) Melanie Brick about the many ways she and her fellow school social workers bring hope to students so they can thrive at school. That’s why some are hiring social workers.