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HHS Announces Nearly $35 Million To Strengthen Mental Health …

The announcement is part of a new HHS-wide initiative to tackle the nation’s mental health crisis. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the Office of Minority Health (OMH) – announced nearly $35 million in funding opportunities to strengthen and expand community mental health services and

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New Practice Alert: New Federal Rule Provides Patients With …

WebBy October 6, 2022, health care providers must also be able to share health information via a patient’s third-party application such as a smart phone. As a result, …

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When a Client Threatens the Therapist: Guidelines for Mitigating Risk

WebWhen the threat to others turns toward the therapist. In the execution of legal or ethical duties, therapists may become an additional, or even the main, focus of anger …

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Termination: Ending the Therapeutic Relationship-Avoiding …

WebAbandonment. Abandonment is a specific form of malpractice that can occur in the context of a mental health professional’s termination of services. Abandonment, …

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The Countdown Begins: California Advancing and Innovating Medi …

WebBy Jason Bloome . After postponing it’s start due to COVID-19, California’s Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) plans to implement California Advancing …

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The Patient Self-Determination Act: What Does It Set Out to Do

WebThe Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990 (PSDA) brings forth the importance of completing an advance directive. The objective of the PSDA is to inform …

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Working with Children: The Many Layers of Consent to Treat

WebConclusions. Working with children requires an understanding of when parental consent is required and whether both parents and, in some cases, the child, …

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New Practice Perspective on HBAI Codes · NASWCANEWS.ORG

WebA new practice perspective was recently posted on NASW’s website: Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention (HBAI) CPT Codes identify and address the …

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Legal Issues in Health Insurance Audits · NASWCANEWS.ORG

WebThis article discusses some of the issues involved in retrospective audits of mental health records. A retrospective audit occurs when a health insurer reviews past …

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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month! · NASWCANEWS.ORG

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PRACTICE ALERT NEW FEDERAL RULE PROVIDES PATIENTS …

WebThe 21st Century Cures Act (Cures) is a bipartisan health care innovation law enacted by Congress in 2016 that includes provisions to promote the free flow of health information …

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8 Ethical Considerations for Starting a Telehealth Practice

WebIt may also incorporate the use of electronic data and client record keeping management tools, the use of wearable technology, and apps. Prior to starting a …

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The Social Worker and Gun Violence · NASWCANEWS.ORG

WebAmerican civilian society is awash in small arms of all shapes and sizes. The United States has the world’s highest civilian gun ownership, an estimated 90 firearms …

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Social Work and Recent Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court

WebThe Fifth Circuit issued a decision that affirmed the Texas federal district court’s order. In a split 4-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the Fifth Circuit’s …

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New Continuing Education Requirement · NASWCANEWS.ORG

WebOne such bill, AB 1759 (Chapter 520, Statutes of 2022), was signed by Governor Newsom on September 25, 2022. This bill will require applicants for licensure …

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Announcement: OSHPD's Healthcare Workers Development …

WebThe Healthcare Workforce Division (HWDD) administers programs that improve access to health care in underserved areas of California. The programs support …

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Legal Considerations When a Client Dies by Suicide

WebBy Elizabeth M. Felton, JD, LICSW, Associate Counsel and Carolyn I. Polowy, JD, General Counsel Introduction. Since 1999, suicide has been recognized as …

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BBS Announcement: New California Laws Going Into Effect In 2021

WebA A. From the Board of Behavioral Sciences of California: There are several law changes that became effective in 2021 that will affect Board of Behavioral Sciences’ …

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Historic Gift Presented to USC School of Social Work

WebSocial work pioneer—and two-time USC alumna—Suzanne Dworak-Peck has given an historic $60 million gift to USC. Her gift will endow

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PRACTICE ALERT: Update Your Voicemail Greeting During COVID …

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