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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2022

Social Work Blog

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.

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(CY) 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule: Key Provisions Impacting Clinical Social Workers

Social Work Blog

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. Include Behavioral Health Services in Audio-Only.

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

Social Work Blog

submission of comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to its Request for Information on Revising the Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities to Establish Mandatory Minimum Staffing Levels.

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Update: Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Work Blog

On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance to Medicare- and Medicaid-certified long-term care (LTC) facilities (commonly known as nursing homes) regarding visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Center for Medicare Advocacy. November 12 Guidance.

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

Social Work Blog

On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance to Medicare- and Medicaid-certified long-term care (LTC) facilities (commonly known as nursing homes) regarding visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Center for Medicare Advocacy. November 12 Guidance.

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What I Learned About Navigating the Mental Health System

Beautiful Voyager

I begin looking further into more advanced rehabs, but research has shown me that I couldn’t find one mental rehabilitation center that accepted Medicaid or Medicare in the US. The only ones I could find that took my insurance was a drug and alcohol rehab, that also treated secondary mental health issues.

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CMS Seeks Feedback on Good Faith Estimates

Social Work Blog

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking feedback from clinical social workers and other providers about how they should provide estimates for costs of services for patients who use their insurance to pay for health and mental health services.