Social Work Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2021
On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule. The 2400+-page rule includes updates to policies and payments that are pertinent to clinical social workers (CSWs) and other Medicare providers. December 2021. Reimbursement.
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. We welcome the proposed continuation of audio-only services as a telehealth modality.
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Social Work Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2021
CSWs may participate in the QPP by earning a payment adjustment for Medicare Part B covered professional services based on a performance evaluation across different categories that focus on the quality of care provided to a patient. Medicare has identified 15 measures that CSWs may use to report quality services.
Psychological Health Care
APRIL 27, 2021
Occasional grief, stress, and sadness are normal feelings and not necessarily signs that you need psychological counselling. However, it’s also important to know that you don’t need to be diagnosed with a mental health problem to benefit from psychological counselling. Anxiety disorders. Eating disorders.
Social Workers Speak
APRIL 20, 2023
Karen Bullock is a member of NASW-MA: Medicare tests a solution to soaring hospice costs: Let private insurers run it WUSF Many experts believe that harsh choice between giving up hope and getting help from hospice — along with the arbitrary six-month cutoff — combine to repel many patients who could otherwise benefit.
Social Workers Speak
APRIL 20, 2023
Karen Bullock is a member of NASW-MA: Medicare tests a solution to soaring hospice costs: Let private insurers run it WUSF Many experts believe that harsh choice between giving up hope and getting help from hospice — along with the arbitrary six-month cutoff — combine to repel many patients who could otherwise benefit.
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