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. will expand much needed supportive care to Medicare beneficiaries.

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

On July 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed rule of the Physician Fee Schedule that announced proposed policy and practice changes for Medicare Part B payments beginning January 1, 2023. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016. By express or overnight mail.

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The Guardian

MARCH 11, 2024

Instead, commissioner Tony Pagone wrote, every Australian should “contribute towards the financing of the aged care system through their working life” through a Medicare-style levy, therefore guaranteeing each of us the right to aged care when we eventually need it.

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CAPC

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Hospitals are dropping contracts with private Medicare plans.

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CAPC

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

CAPC faculty and staff discuss the potential of palliative care delivery as a Medicare benefit.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

CSWs may participate in the QPP by earning a payment adjustment for Medicare Part B covered professional services based on a performance evaluation across different categories that focus on the quality of care provided to a patient. Medicare has identified 15 measures that CSWs may use to report quality services.

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CAPC

OCTOBER 4, 2022

MCCM shines in its results compared to other Medicare models.

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CAPC

JANUARY 18, 2023

Medicare estimates 13.2 million beneficiaries in one of three models.

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CAPC

MARCH 14, 2022

Congress extends the existing Medicare waivers for 151 days after the PHE expires.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

1] The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a statement and is actively monitoring the impact of the cyberattack on Change Healthcare and how it affects various providers and suppliers. Healthcare organizations are also reviewing their security measures and implementing additional precautions to prevent future attacks. [1]

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CAPC

MARCH 13, 2024

Passing this bill would ensure permanent Medicare payments for telehealth and some telephonic services.

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CAPC

JANUARY 30, 2024

Model tested the impact of allowing beneficiaries receive hospice concurrently with curative treatments.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 22, 2022

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. NASW applauds these recommendations and thanks the study committee for its work.

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CAPC

JUNE 28, 2022

Emphasizes health equity, symptom management, and psychosocial health, and encourages care partners.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is […] This webinar will be on Monday September 25th at 10:00am Central Standard Time. The registration fee is only $45.The The most scrutinized area for hospices by the U.S.

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CAPC

MARCH 5, 2024

Poor utilization of palliative care and other benefits contributed to Medicaid's decision to terminate the hospice component of the value-based insurance design (VBID) model.

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Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2021

OTs working in home health can initiate the start of care in more situations beginning in 2022 under changes to the Medicare conditions of participation (CoPs). Under previous rules, an OT was not authorized by Medicare to conduct an initial assessment in home health. OTs Can Conduct Medicare Initial Assessment.

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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. Center for Medicare Advocacy. November 12 Guidance. Endnotes. [1]

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CAPC

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Disparities in referrals for home health care affect Black people living with serious illness, even with similar discharge scores.

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CAPC

JANUARY 31, 2024

New CMS website provides overview information and ideas for clinicians about value-based models.

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CAPC

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Medicare cuts reduced and telehealth flexibilities remain.

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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. Center for Medicare Advocacy. November 12 Guidance. Endnotes. [1]

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CAPC

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Home health and hospice agencies see promise in delivering high-value care.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Following a recent update from the Centers 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.

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CAPC

MARCH 9, 2023

Clarifies documentation and coding requirements.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

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.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Recognizing the physical and emotional toll of these visitation restrictions, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently updated its guidance to nursing homes regarding visitation during COVID-19.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Medicare expenditures totaled $731 billion in 2018; a large portion of these expenditures were spent within […] There is no doubt that the American population is aging; life expectancy has increased and, in turn, more people are living longer and sicker. By the year 2030, 70 million Americans will reach the age of 65.

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CAPC

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Health Affairs Forefront article offers five recommendations for MA plans to redress pain inequities.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The 2023 Home Health Final Payment Rule , which the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released in October, increases Medicare payments for home health agencies by 0.7%, or $125 million, compared to 2022. While this seems like a treat, William A. The final rule includes a 4.1% net inflation rate update.

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Relias

MAY 6, 2022

The provider-specific PEPPER analyzes Medicare data and statistics from discharges and services compared with every hospice nationwide. PEPPER provides each hospice organization’s paid Medicare claims for the last three fiscal years. Jurisdictional or Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC). PEPPER Target Areas.

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CAPC

MARCH 13, 2023

New Fact Sheet from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Helps Providers Plan for the End of Public Health Emergency

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Relias

JANUARY 11, 2023

For example, less than 20% of Medicare spending is currently value-based. But momentum will continue, since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in 2021 that it plans to transition fully to value-based reimbursement by 2030. But as a major difference in how most providers have operated, change has come slowly.

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Relias

AUGUST 15, 2022

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposes a decrease in Medicare reimbursement for home health agencies by 4.2% The act mandates a six-year monitoring period for the Patient-Driven Groupings Model ( PDGM), the home health payment model implemented for Medicare in 2020. Mandatory Telehealth Reporting.

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CAPC

JUNE 29, 2022

CAPC and the National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care share actionable recommendations with CMMI staff and model participants.

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CAPC

MAY 23, 2023

There is growing interest among Medicare Advantage plans to improve access to palliative care.

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CAPC

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Commitment to the population with serious illness remains.

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