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Change Healthcare Cyberattack: What Social Workers Should Know

Social Work Blog

By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate March 2024 In February 2024, a major healthcare cybersecurity attack occurred, affecting many patients and providers including clinical social workers (CSWs). CMS is also urging Medicaid plans to make prospective payments to those affected.

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Social Workers: The Backbone of Reimagined 988 Emergency Crisis Services

Social Work Blog

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. W hen the National 988 Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline goes into effect July 16, 2022, it will probably be the most significant public policy initiative impacting behavioral healthcare since the Medicaid expansion. Legislation. 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Implementation Act. About The Author.

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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. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. The Place of Service Code Set can also be found on the CMS website.

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Writing Letters for Gender-Affirming Healthcare

University of Connecticut

Gilbert, LCSW Sat, April 20, 2024 Live Webinar 10 am – 12 pm 2 CECs – this program provides 2 hours of content on cultural competence Registration Fee: $50 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors Link will be emailed when your registration is complete.

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Members in the News – July 28, 2023

Social Workers Speak

We’re never going to build out an infrastructure if the going rate for therapy is $150 on the private market and it’s $70 on our Medicaid system.” This month’s focus is on the important topic of “Cultivating Resilient Teens in The Digital Age,” presented by Amy Saloner, LCSW, FNTP, Teen & Family Resilience Coach.

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News Items – May 4, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Singer, PhD, LCSW, discussed his advice for working with suicidal youth and their families. “I Medicaid reimbursement for these services don’t align with the current market rate within private health plans,” he said.

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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Finding therapists and mental health providers that have that specialty in providing children’s mental health services, as well as working holistically with the entire family, and also providers that are open to accepting Medicaid reimbursement for payments,” Tillman said. However, this mindset can be difficult for patients to let go of.