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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Psychological Health Care

APRIL 27, 2021

Anxiety disorders. Eating disorders. Personality and identity disorders. Behavioural disorders. Types of treatment therapies include psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), hypnotherapy, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), acceptance and commitment therapy and group therapy.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Services related to mental health substance use disorders are specifically included. 50-minute individual psychotherapy session, weekly until otherwise indicated). Substantial” is defined as $400 or more). Compliance Steps.

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