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Planning for Medicaid Unwinding in 2023

Social Work Blog

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. Unwinding refers to the return to normal operations for Medicaid and CHIP agencies after the COVID-19 PHE ends.

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National Report Addresses Nursing Home Quality & Promotes Value of Social Work

Social Work Blog

During the coming months, association staff will read and analyze other report recommendations—including those not focused on the social work profession—and engage in the following activities: development of an NASW Practice Perspective to educate members about the report in greater depth.

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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. Secondly, engage in the system.

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Native American Healthcare Disparities: Challenges and Solutions

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of citizens identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native relied on Medicaid or other public health insurance, and 14.9% on Medicaid or public health insurance and only 6.3% There is a direct correlation between education in which learners are engaged and improved performance, leading to more positive outcomes for patients.

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Update: Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Work Blog

The association offers resources to help social workers engage with clients, colleagues, family, and friends about COVID-19 vaccination. 2) and referenced its November 5, 2021, interim final rule requiring vaccination of all staff members in Medicare- and Medicaid-certified LTC facilities. November 12 Guidance.

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Update: CMS Guidance for Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Work Blog

The association offers resources to help social workers engage with clients, colleagues, family, and friends about COVID-19 vaccination. 2) and referenced its November 5, 2021, interim final rule requiring vaccination of all staff members in Medicare- and Medicaid-certified LTC facilities. November 12 Guidance.

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Title V and Maternal Mortality: Federal Funding to Save Lives

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Engaging community partners and stakeholders to address the social and environmental factors that affect maternal health and well-being. Engaging and empowering patients, families, and communities as partners and advocates in tackling systemic issues and identifying needed policy changes to improve maternal health and reduce disparities.