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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. A blog post written by NASW Senior Practice Associate Denise Johnson clarifies what POS codes clinical social workers should use when providing telehealth services and much more. Read the NASW Social Work Blog https://buff.ly/3DtahPx

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Update 8-15-2022 CareDash and BetterHelp Concerns We previously informed you of our concerns about the posting of psychotherapists’ profiles, without their knowledge or consent, in soliciting business for online psychotherapy platforms. We are happy to report that – with the help our members – significant progress has been made in addressing these concerns. For a summary of developments, see this NASW blog. Given this progress and ongoing discussions between NASW’s National Office and CareDash and BetterHelp, we ask that you refrain (at least temporarily) from filing complaints on this issue with law enforceme...

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This Fri. 8-19-2022 An Hour with Private Practice Questions & Answers Historical Perspectives of Telehealth and Its Usage by Private Practitioners Today 11 am to noon CT More information available at https://www.socialworkers.org/practice/an-hour-with-private-practice This is a benefit of NASW membership!

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The first edition of the NASW Iowa Chapter Connect to Newsletter is now available. 8-4-2022 Edition of the NASW IA Connect to End COVID Newsletter  

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8-5-22, 11:57 am From the NASW Office of General Counsel Update on CareDash and BetterHelp Concerns We previously informed you of our concerns about the posting of psychotherapists’ profiles, without their knowledge or consent, in soliciting business for online psychotherapy platforms. As a result of our actions and your response, NASW is currently engaged in productive discussion with BetterHelp regarding this practice. Thanks to all of you for your attention to this issue. We will provide you with an update on this matter next week. The NASW Office of General Cousel is working diligently on this matter during their p...

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HF 2549 establishes a Mental Health Practitioner Loan Repayment Program Fund Good news!  On Monday, 6-15-2022, Governor Reynolds signed HF 2549, which establishes the Mental Health Practitioner Loan Repayment Program Fund.  The NASW Iowa Chapter worked closely with the Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy to advocate for this program. In HF 2575, the Education Appropriations bill, the state legislature appropriates $520,000 to the newly created Mental Health Practitioner Loan Repayment Program fund. (See p. 3 lines 6 through 14 of the amendment to HF 2575 for ...

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NASW is partnering with the White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on a Briefing regarding Social Work and Infant Formula, June 16th at 2pm CT/3pm EDT. #Socialworkers join us to learn about resources and what you can do to help clients and families. Register here: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_6puY-ETvT4CccuGwbzeaDw

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A new blog, “CMS Creates Additional Place of Service Code for Telehealth” has been posted on the NASW website. 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. The purpose of this blog is to clarify what POS codes clinical social workers should use when providing telehealth services and can be found at http://www.socialworkblog.org/pressroom/2022/06/cms-creates-additional-place-of-service-code-for-telehealth/ and on the Clinical Social Work Practi...

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Vote for NASW IA members to represent you on the Iowa Chapter Board 2022-2023   A link to the electronic ballot has been sent to all current NASW IA Chapter members with email addresses on file.   If you prefer to complete a paper ballot or need a link to the electronic ballot please contact the Chapter office at (515) 277-1117. BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE CHAPTER OFFICE OR CAST ONLINE BY 5:00 PM CT Monday, June 13, 2022 TO BE COUNTED For information about the candidates go to: https://naswia.socialworkers.org/About/Board-of-Directors

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Iowans will join together on Sunday, May 22, 2 pm Iowa State Capitol West Terrace to honor our Black siblings who were murdered in Buffalo, NY and to say STOP THE HATE! A Call to Action in our communities will be part of the Solidarity Memorial. Organizations sponsoring A Solidarity Memorial | STOP THE HATE! include: Center for Social Ministry Creative Visions Des Moines Education Association Indivisible Iowa National Association of Social Workers, Iowa No Justice No Peace New Frontier Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Iowa Citizen Action Network Iowa Coalition for Collective Change

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SATURDAY, APRIL 16 1:00 - 3:00 PM CSPS Hall 1103 3rd Street SE CEDAR RAPIDS The NAACP and LULAC along with several community partners are holding a forum to present to the community information on voting rights, regulations, and process. This will also be a time for community members to meet some of the local candidates that are in the June 7th Primary Election. There is an accessible courtyard entrance with parking behind the building and elevator access to 2nd floor. No registration necessary. All are welcome to attend.

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Here’s a graduation (or birthday, or mother’s day or father’s day!) gift idea:  The NASW Press has three different titles on sale – chosen especially for new graduates: Here’s a link to the NASW Press Graduation Book Sale These titles are on sale until May 9th.

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If you would like to suggest or give an NASW Membership as a graduation gift (or any other time), here are three ways to make that happen Download a copy of the paper application, fill it out and have the gift-giver submit the application with a check Sounds old fashioned, we know, but in order to become a member of NASW, new members have to affirm that they will uphold the NASW Code of Ethics. Here’s a link to a paper application that you can print out Call the NASW membership line with the gift-giver – you can affirm that you will uphold the NASW Code of Ethics and the gift-giver can pay for your membership ...

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Did you know that if you join NASW as a student, you get a membership discount for 2 years post-graduation if you are an undergraduate?  And for 3 years post-graduation for MSW students? BSW Student Membership Rates     Savings over regular BSW rates           BSW - S $60   $98             Post-Graduation Transitional Rates - available ONLY IF you join as a Student   ...

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Exciting news! The official announcement came from The White House and Department of Education today extending the pause on federal student loan payments and interest to August 31, 2022. SAVI is hosting a webinar TODAY at 3 pm CT (4 p.m. ET) to explain what these changes mean for you. CLICK HERE to register! NASW and Savi are partners.  NASW members can get a special rate with Savi.   Savi also has some free tools: Learn more about how Savi can help you + other tools HERE  

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