On September 15, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Black Caucus, and Congressional Hispanic Caucus introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2011, a bill that complements the efforts of the Affordable Care Act and focuses on eliminating racial and ethnic health disparities. The bill was introduced by social worker, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Chair of CAPAC’s Healthcare Taskforce, and included 68 original cosponsors. NASW worked with congressional leaders in drafting portions of the bill.
As AI Moves Into Therapy, Social Workers are Racing to Set Limits
Learn how social workers are responding to AI in therapy, including chatbot risks, ethical concerns, client protections, and NASW’s call for safeguards.
