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Behind the Poor Pay and High Turnover Rates of Direct Support Professionals

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The State of Medicaid Programs and the Need for Grassroots Advocacy. Commercial insurance and private pay revenue sources rarely cover services for people with IDD, leaving Medicaid as essentially the sole payer for these services. Use open and transparent communication strategies. The Future of DSPs.

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COVID-19 Three Years Later: A Changing Landscape

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Article by Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Lead, Kim M. Simpson and Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Consultant, Susan Bodiker. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a 90-day public health emergency (PHE), which has been renewed every 90 days from 2020 to early 2023.

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Planning for Medicaid Unwinding in 2023

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Department of Health and Human Services first declared a 90-day public health emergency (PHE). When the COVID-19 PHE ends, which is expected in 2023, state agencies will begin the “unwinding” of continuous Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by going through the redetermination process for all enrollees.

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Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management and Clinical Documentation Integrity To Avoid Coding Disasters

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This causes gaps in communication between the physician and the coder,” said Hess. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General are cracking down on improper coding. Providers are trained to document from a clinical care standpoint. The Department of Justice and the U.S.

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Why Successful Integrated Care Management Matters

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Involving patients and their carers in determining the process and outcomes of care provides a route to better communication, patient and staff satisfaction, and the overall quality of care.” Now that we have a better understanding of these processes, let’s explore how organizations can use integrated care management.

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Innovations in Behavioral Healthcare: A Digital Path to Resilience

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The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the way behavioral health and other human services organizations conduct their operations. For behavioral health and other human services, this often means using technology to find new and better ways to help?persons?served. communities ?in some providers?were?weary

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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

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Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Providing a GFE to patients is not new to CSWs who, as part of best clinical practice, routinely discuss services and fees before or during the initial interview with new patients. Federal Rule Background and Definitions. Enforcement.