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News Items – April 20, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Karen Bullock is a member of NASW-MA: Medicare tests a solution to soaring hospice costs: Let private insurers run it WUSF Many experts believe that harsh choice between giving up hope and getting help from hospice — along with the arbitrary six-month cutoff — combine to repel many patients who could otherwise benefit. .” Contact Gov.

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News Items – April 20, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Karen Bullock is a member of NASW-MA: Medicare tests a solution to soaring hospice costs: Let private insurers run it WUSF Many experts believe that harsh choice between giving up hope and getting help from hospice — along with the arbitrary six-month cutoff — combine to repel many patients who could otherwise benefit. .” Contact Gov.

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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. Maybe there isn’t enough available medication to subside these symptoms people are enduring and they end up turning to other substances. This is a problem.

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When and How to Consult a Psychologist

Psychological Health Care

Uncontrollable substance abuse, drug addiction or alcoholism. Substance abuse and addictions. Medicare rebates are also available for patients who have been referred by a GP and who have a mental health treatment plan. Disturbing delusions, hallucinations or night terrors. Anxiety disorders. Eating disorders.

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Reducing Maternal Mortality: Will the ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Hospital Designation Help?

Relias

­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. It can occur with or without previous mental health factors, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or domestic risks.