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

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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. Telehealth. Include Behavioral Health Services in Audio-Only.

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2022

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On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule. Telehealth. Before the public health emergency (PHE), Medicare telehealth coverage was limited. As a result, CMS temporarily expanded telehealth coverage under the PFS.

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Native American Healthcare Disparities: Challenges and Solutions

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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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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. Behavioral Health.

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News Items – September 28, 2022

Social Workers Speak

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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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. Jill Johnson-Young is a member: 11 Mental Health Resources For the LGBTQ+ Community That Will Help You Feel Seen.