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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. 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

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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. will expand much needed supportive care to Medicare beneficiaries.

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Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Proposed Rule for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

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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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CY 2022 Medicare Quality Payment Program for Clinical Social Workers: Frequently Asked Questions

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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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Change Healthcare Cyberattack: What Social Workers Should Know

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

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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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Home Health CoPs Update: New Opportunities for OTs

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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.