Integrated health care has come of age. What began modestly in the 1930s has evolved into a mature model of health care that is quickly becoming the standard of care. Social workers are now employed in a wide range of comprehensive integrated health care...
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Ethical Issues in Integrated Health Care: Implications for Social Workers
Integrated health care has come of age. What began modestly in the 1930s has evolved into a mature model of health care that is quickly becoming the standard of care. Social workers are now employed in a wide range of comprehensive integrated health care...
Social Work Hospice Leaders Gain Recognition
Several social workers have recently received national recognition for their leadership in hospice and palliative care. Tracy Schroepfer, associate professor and director for the part-time MSW program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Social Work, was...
The Affordable Care Act Upheld
On November 9, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Affordable Care Act as constitutional. The ruling stated that the individual insurance mandate in the law is valid and within Congress’ Constitutional authority under the Commerce Clause of the U.S....
Affordable Care Act 101
A Conference Call Series Discussing the Benefits and Provisions of the Affordable Care Act Hosted By the HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships for Faith and Community Leaders Please RSVP by choosing from the dates below. Nov. 1 at 12:30 pm ET Nov....
National Hospice/Palliative Care Month 2011
From NHPCO: November is the best time to thank those who ensure that you provide the best care possible to your patients and families. Celebrate the month by recognizing those who listen and provide hands-on care. Whether they are staff or volunteers, work in the...
NASW Submits Comments on State Health Insurance Exchanges: An Essential Feature of the 2010 Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) stipulates that by 2014, each state will have an “exchange,” a health insurance marketplace for individuals and small businesses. Exchanges should provide many currently uninsured and underinsured Americans with an affordable way to...
The Affordable Care Act: 18 Months Later
September 23 marked the 18 - month anniversary since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). New census numbers showed 500,000 more young adults have insurance than last year because of the ACA provision that lets parents keep their children on their plans until...