The Future of Health: Integrating Social Work Into Health Care
Article from University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School emphasizing the improvement in patient outcomes after integrating social workers onto the care team.
Social Work Provides Instrumental Support for Patient’s Family
Patient account from Rush University describing social work’s whole person approach to care.
The Value Case for Palliative Care Social Work
Publication from the Center to Advance Palliative Care highlighting the enhanced role of social workers in palliative care settings.
The Essential Role of Social Work
Article from Rush University detailing effects of social work on patient care.
RUSH Program Gets Patients Mental Health Care Faster
Article from Rush University detailing reductions in patient depression following social work care integration.
Social Work’s Commitment and Leadership to Address Social Determinants of Health and Integrate Social Care into Health Care
Article from the Journal of Health and Human Services Administration discussing the NASEM report and future steps to ensure sustainable integration of health and social care.
National Summit on Health Care and Social Service Integration
Summary of the National Summit on Health Care and Social Service Integration, an event intended to advance the integration of medical and social care to improve health outcomes of older adults and people with disabilities.
Regional Convening on Integrating Health and Social Care in Chicago
Summary materials from a Chicago area stakeholders’ event following publication of the National Academies consensus study on social care integration.