PRACTICE INNOVATIONS

Article from University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School emphasizing the improvement in patient outcomes after integrating social workers onto the care team.

Patient account from Rush University describing social work’s whole person approach to care.

Publication from the Center to Advance Palliative Care highlighting the enhanced role of social workers in palliative care settings.

Article from Rush University detailing effects of social work on patient care.

Article from Rush University detailing reductions in patient depression following social work care integration.

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.

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.

Summary materials from a Chicago area stakeholders’ event following publication of the National Academies consensus study on social care integration.