Just days after the new Medicare regulation to allow end-of-life planning as part of the annual physical exam began, the Obama administration reversed its decision. On January 5, CMS announced that the first annual wellness visit and subsequent annual wellness visits in Medicare will not include voluntary advance care planning. CMS cited an error in procedure led to the reversal of the rule.
As advocates for self-determination, NASW is disappointed with the decision.
The fatal incident demands unequivocal condemnation
Merely the thought of traveling can be anxiety-inducing. Turbulent flights, lost luggage, foodborne illnesses, and catfished accommodations are horror stories just waiting to be told.
In her powerful memoir Building a Life Worth Living, Marsha M. Linehan takes readers on her journey from being a suicidal teenager to a noted psychologist. Linehan created the ground-breaking Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which was originally developed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder. Today, experts say the DBT method is used to treat a broad range of mental health challenges from anger management to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.