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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. CMS revised the description for POS codes 02 and 10 for telehealth. Prepared by.

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Highlights of CMS 2023 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule

Social Work Blog

On July 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed rule of the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) that announced proposed policy and practice changes for Medicare Part B payments beginning January 1, 2023. The following provides key takeaways for clinical social workers: Telehealth. Prepared by.

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News Items – November 18, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Cassie Peck is a member: Telehealth: Improving access to behavioral health care for Idahoans. Her 20 or so family clients reside in the surrounding rural areas and most are Medicaid participants. Therapy is especially important if you’re experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or any other mental illness.

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News Items – September 28, 2022

Social Workers Speak

I had the opportunity to talk with oral-systemic expert Jo-Anne Jones, RDH, and Courtney Tracy, LCSW, PsyD , about how oral health and mental health are connected. Cassie Peck is a member of NASW-ID: Telehealth: Improving access to behavioral health care for Idahoans. Dentistry IQ. It may not be a conscious decision. KIVITV.com.