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New tool to help primary care clinicians screen for eating disorders

New tool to help primary care clinicians screen for eating disorders A first-of-its-kind tool to help expand care for patients with eating disorders is now available to primary care physicians across the U.S. The NCEED Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Eating Disorders (SBIRT-ED) tool lets providers quickly and easily administer an evidence-based screener to patients. If an individual screens positive for a possible eating disorder, providers can

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CY 2023 HH PPS Proposed Rule and New Resources Now Available; Sample Reports Coming Soon

  CY 2023 HH PPS Proposed Rule and New Resources Now Available; Sample Reports Coming Soon June FAQs Now Available The June edition of the Expanded HHVBP Model Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is now available to assist home health agencies (HHAs) in understanding common terms used in the expanded Model and requirements under the Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) final rule. The document is available

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*ATTENTION PROVIDERS*CMS Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Physician Fee Schedule 2023

  Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Physician Fee Schedule 2023   I’m sure all or most of you are aware of the release of the Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule. Below you’ll find links to the CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule – Medicare Shared Savings Program Proposals, CY 2023 Quality Payment Program proposed changes, a fact sheet on the proposed Medicare Shared Savings

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Expanding Access to Emergency Care Services in Rural Communities

  Taking Action to Expand Access to Emergency Care Services in Rural Communities On June 30, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing effort to strengthen rural health, CMS is releasing a new proposed rule protecting access to emergency care and additional outpatient services for people in rural communities. CMS is establishing the conditions of participation for rural emergency hospitals (REHs). The proposed rule will allow small rural hospitals to

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Pediatricians and Family Physicians Toolkit

  Pediatricians and Family Physicians Toolkit     This toolkit has resources for pediatricians and family physicians who want to help increase confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among their patients and in the communities they serve. Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, it includes information from CDC and new, culturally tailored materials from the HHS COVID-19 Public Education Campaign and its team of multicultural experts.

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How Telehealth Can Help Bridge Pediatric Mental Healthcare Gaps

Telehealth can help providers expand access to much-needed pediatric mental health resources, but expansion must avoid common pitfalls that could inadvertently widen care gaps. The burgeoning mental health epidemic in America is widespread across age groups, but the youth have faced a particularly challenging time amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As the youth mental health crisis reaches new heights, providers are increasingly turning to telehealth to help expand access to behavioral

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Hepatitis

Share Your Thoughts with NVHR for World Hepatitis Day!

Hi fellow advocates,   World Hepatitis Day is on July 28th and the theme is Hepatitis Can’t Wait. NVHR is collecting statements from advocates to share why we can’t wait – for increased viral hepatitis funding, for sound harm reduction policies, and for advancement of health equity. If you are willing, we encourage you to share your thoughts about why you can’t wait for an end to viral hepatitis. We’ve

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HHS Awards Over $155 Million in Awards to 72 Teaching Health Centers

HRSA Awards Over $155 Million to 72 Teaching Health Centers The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced over $155 million in awards for 72 teaching health centers that operate primary care medical and dental residency programs. These awards are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to expand and improve the distribution of the nation’s primary care workforce in economically disadvantaged

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