Social Work Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

One important aspect of the ACA’s impact has been its influence on addressing social determinants of health, a key focus area for social workers. have expanded Medicaid to provide health insurance coverage and health care access to more individuals and families than ever before. Today, 40 states and D.C.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 4, 2023

Jonathan Singer is a member of NASW-IL: VIDEO: Consider family’s role, personal mental health when working with suicidal youth Healio For Mental Health Awareness Month, Jonathan B. Medicaid reimbursement for these services don’t align with the current market rate within private health plans,” he said.

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2023

On Maternal Health Awareness Day , I would like to bring awareness to the publication of our peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine , “ Improving maternal mental health: Assessing the extent of screening and training about peripartum depression.” on referrals for behavioral health care.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

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.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 4, 2023

Jonathan Singer is a member of NASW-IL: VIDEO: Consider family’s role, personal mental health when working with suicidal youth Healio For Mental Health Awareness Month, Jonathan B. Medicaid reimbursement for these services don’t align with the current market rate within private health plans,” he said.

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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. Include Behavioral Health Services in Audio-Only.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) reported that 42.1% 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% had no coverage at all. with 34.3%

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

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. November 12 Guidance. Social Work Role in Reducing COVID-19 Transmission.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 11, 2023

Beck Beck is a member of NASW-MO: ‘Telemental health’: Technology boosts mental health care in the US and India St. Louis Post-Dispatch Meanwhile Becky Beck, a licensed clinical social worker who works with the Columbia nonprofit DeafLEAD , has some reservations about using technology for mental health.

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Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), integrated care is defined as “the systematic coordination of general and behavioral healthcare.” The main purpose is to effectively address and treat co-occurring and chronic mental health, substance use, and medical disorders.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

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. November 12 Guidance. Social Work Role in Reducing COVID-19 Transmission.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Implications for Clinical Social Workers. December 2021. Audio-Only Communication.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 11, 2023

Beck Beck is a member of NASW-MO: ‘Telemental health’: Technology boosts mental health care in the US and India St. Louis Post-Dispatch Meanwhile Becky Beck, a licensed clinical social worker who works with the Columbia nonprofit DeafLEAD , has some reservations about using technology for mental health.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

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. Behavioral Health. Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).

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Relias

MARCH 29, 2024

Implementing evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives to improve the delivery and coordination of maternal health care services. Promoting maternal mental health and substance use disorder screening, referral, and treatment.

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Social Workers Speak

AUGUST 26, 2021

Rathman said she “would imagine” that mental health, behavioral health, and health care settings may have grown and that requests for mental health services have increased, along with a demand for more mental health professionals. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in September 2020.

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Bipolar Bandit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Although most mobile psychiatric emergency cases have involved mentally high functioning patients, I’ve been most invigorated from helping the most impaired patients, usually suffering from psychosis. They are grossly underserved in both the mental health and legal systems. Breakdown is dedicated to this population. .

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Social Workers Speak

DECEMBER 8, 2022

He said the expanded law wasn’t supposed to make police determine the state of someone’s mental health. Melina Brann is director of policy and advocacy for NASW-MI: Shirkey’s long sought-after mental health legislation defeated in bipartisan vote. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Michigan Live. CSL Behring.

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Social Workers Speak

JUNE 10, 2022

Tracy Levine is a member: Understanding COVID’s impact on teen mental health. Now layer in two years of COVID health concerns, school via computer, and not seeing your friends except on a small screen. Uvalde Residents Struggle To Find Access To Mental Health Care To Cope. Evanston Now.

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Social Workers Speak

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Justin Perry is a member of NASW-NC: Push for more mental health services in Black and minority communities. Worrying about health, the emotional impact of your cancer on your family, financial costs of treatment, and whether your life will be shortened are all very common concerns among individuals with cancer.”. Dentistry IQ.

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Social Workers Speak

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Her 20 or so family clients reside in the surrounding rural areas and most are Medicaid participants. Jill Johnson-Young is a member: 11 Mental Health Resources For the LGBTQ+ Community That Will Help You Feel Seen. The families are often physically and socially isolated. “I I work with families who have very limited support.

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Relias

JULY 14, 2022

One area of increasing focus that hasn’t received as much attention is the intersection of maternal mortality and maternal mental health. Yet pregnancy-related deaths due to mental health comprised over 10% of maternal deaths in 2020. A Personal Story of Maternal Mental Health.

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Relias

JULY 20, 2023

­The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule in August 2022 to improve maternal health outcomes and advance health equity — two of the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities. Both clinical and behavioral factors contribute to maternal health outcomes. Sadly, U.S.

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MQ Mental Health

MARCH 2, 2022

“Let’s take on mental health. At President Biden’s first State of the Union address to congress last night he addressed many important topics, including a commitment to better mental health for the nation. America faces an unprecedented mental health crisis among people of all ages. Lea Milligan, MQ's CEO.

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Social Workers Speak

JULY 7, 2023

Victor Armstrong is a member of NASW-NC: The importance of culturally-relevant training in mental health care WFAE For the past nine weeks, WFAE’s series “ Fractured ” has been exploring problems with North Carolina’s mental health system. Inequities in the system include disparities in access and quality of care.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

However, GFEs do not need to be provided to patients who are enrolled in federal health insurance plans (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Services related to mental health substance use disorders are specifically included. Enforcement.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

However, GFEs do not need to be provided to patients who are enrolled in federal health insurance plans (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Services related to mental health substance use disorders are specifically included. Enforcement.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Typically, care coordination is put in place by organizations participating in a value-based payment model for populations that are at high risk for comorbidities and/or have chronic physical and mental health conditions. Care coordination usually is a role that is served by nurses, case managers, or behavioral health clinicians.

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Relias

JULY 14, 2023

social inequalities and maternal mental health have not been addressed to the same extent. In some cases, mothers living just a few miles away from each other can have vastly different health outcomes due to variables such as income, education, race, and access to care. But in many countries including the U.S.,

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Social Workers Speak

JULY 28, 2023

Ryan Estes is a member of NASW-NC: Tillis, local leaders discuss federal funding needs for school mental health and safety Port City Daily Estes added students and teachers were “traumatized” and that would take a while to subside, even with adequate resources. Elze will be inducted on Oct. 14 in Washington, D.C.,

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

GFEs do not need to be provided to patients who are enrolled in federal health insurance plans (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Services related to mental health substance use disorders are specifically included. Compliance Steps.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Health insurance coverage is critical to keeping up with preventive care, addressing physical and mental health conditions, and being protected from unexpected medical costs.

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Social Workers Speak

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

For example, 60% of the mental health services in the U.S. Jenna Wolfson is a member of NASW-CA: 10 ways to get mental health help during a therapist shortage. When all else fails, you may be able to ask your health insurance provider for appointment assistance. are provided by social workers. Rocky Mountain PBS.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the meantime, her daughters suffered abuse at a foster home and her younger son descended into a mental health crisis. Expand Medicaid: Less “neglect.” What evidence is available shows most of the allegations were false. Still, it took Theresa months to get three of her children back. Increase SNAP benefits: Less “neglect.”

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