On Friday, August 14, NASW participated in a conference call with the White House to discuss the current status of the health care reform/insurance debate, messaging and strategy. The White House also announced its new webpage, www.whitehouse.gov/RealityCheck to help separate fact from fiction about health insurance reform. The conference call speakers included Tina Tchen, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement; Michael Strautmanis, Chief of Staff to the Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Relations and Public Engagement; Michael Hash and Lauren Aaronson, Senior Advisors; and David Simas, White House Communications Office, Office of Health Reform.
What Social Workers Need to Know About the Supreme Court’s Decision in Chiles v. Salazar
In an 8–1 decision in Chiles v. Salazar, the Supreme Court ruling raises significant implications for how social workers navigate ethical practice, client care, and the regulation of mental health services.


