Effective January 1, 2025, clinical social workers may receive reimbursement for services using a digital mental health treatment (DMHT) device. The device is a software approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat a mental health condition in conjunction with ongoing mental health treatment that includes a plan of care.
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On October 15, 2024, The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) met with Optum leadership to follow up on the second wave of overpayment recovery which occurred in August 2024 and to discuss issues impacting clinical social workers (CSWs) who seek reimbursement from Optum.
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September is National Recovery Month which was established in 1989 with the purpose of advancing evidence-based treatment and recovery methods for those impacted by mental health and substance use conditions. Throughout Recovery Month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) acknowledges the importance of stable housing, the need to provide resources pertaining to social determinants of health that may affect recovery efforts, and the need for improved health and wellness outcomes.
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