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The NASW keeps up to date news on many health topics that impact social work populations. -Julia

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NASW - National Association of Social Workers

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Mar 18, 2022

Since its enactment on March 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act has led to an historic advancement of health equity in the United States. This landmark law improved the health of all Americans, including women and families, kids, older adults, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and communities of color. Thanks to the ACA, millions more Americans have gained health coverage without limits, and protections are in place for people with preexisting conditions. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released a fact sheet highlighting some of the accomplishments of the ACA.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Mar 18, 2022

This Briefing Book features key findings from two dozen reports published in 2021-2022 regarding the Affordable Care Act. The Briefing Book summarizes key findings in Health Coverage and Uninsured Rates, Marketplace Coverage, Medicaid, Preventive Care and Populations of Interest.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Jan 18, 2022

For the 19th year, AHRQ is reporting on healthcare quality and disparities. The annual National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report is mandated by Congress to provide a comprehensive overview of the quality of healthcare received by the general U.S. population and disparities in care experienced by different racial and socioeconomic groups.

Social Work Advocates magazine

Dec 15, 2021

A new initiative will help equip social workers with information so they can talk to clients about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccines.

NASW Social Work Talks podcast

Dec 07, 2021

Guest Steven J. Miller speaks about infertility and mental health. Steven holds a master's in psychology and is earning his MSW at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He sits on the Mental Health Professional Group at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.

Social Work Advocates magazine

Oct 17, 2021

As the nation works to heal from the trauma of the pandemic, social workers need to bring awareness of trauma and trauma-informed care to the forefront of the pandemic conversation.

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National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

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Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.

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https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/

AHLA is mostly news related to health law, but the laws implemented and reviewed reflect policy changes in the field.

Jasmine

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Equity in Health Care and Health Law Practice: Conversations with Health Law Leaders

David S. Cade, Executive Vice President and CEO of AHLA, sat down with prominent health law leaders on May 25, 2021, to discuss how we, as a community, can improve equity in health care and health law practice. Below are the interview excerpts along with links to the full interviews.

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David S. Cade, Executive Vice President and CEO of AHLA, sat down with prominent health law leaders on May 25, 2021, to discuss how we, as a community, can improve equity in health care and health law practice. Below are the interview excerpts along with links to the full interviews.

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Great resource for long term care facilities, regulations and policies related to the facilities and how to report neglect.  They are also able to provide pending advocacy and legislative issues pending.
Martha H.

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A service of the Wisconsin Board on Aging & Long Term Care.

The Long Term Care ombudsman responds to complaints and problems of residents or recipients of long term care, such as care in nursing homes, community-based residential facilities, and services of managed long-term care programs.

Board on Aging and Long Term Care
1402 Pankratz Street, Suite 111
Madison, WI 53704-4001

800-815-0015 Toll free
608-246-7001 Fax
boaltc@ltc.state.wi.us

Working with agencies, residents and families, the ombudsman investigates and resolves problems, provides information, referral and consultation and works with licensing, certification, and other enforcement agencies to improve the quality of care in long-term facilities and programs.

The ombudsman can help with concerns and problems about:

The quality of long term care provided.

Facility residents' rights.

Personal needs allowance.

Physical abuse and neglect.

Dietary needs.

Financial issues (i.e., billing, government benefits, financial exploitation).

Physical or chemical restraints.

Facility transfer and discharge issues.

Privacy and confidentiality.

Denial of community services.

The ombudsman can help with questions like:

What are some alternatives to nursing home placement?

How can you pay for long term care?

When should power of attorney or guardianship be initiated?

How do you go about finding the appropriate community-based services?

Do residents have the right to refuse treatment?

Note: Family Care, Family Care Partnership and IRIS also have an ombudsman program for participants age 18 - 59.

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A service of the Wisconsin Board on Aging & Long Term Care.

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Martha H.

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Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) Consumer Pagehttps://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov › adrc

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Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) Consumer Pagehttps://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov › adrc

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https://www.statnews.com/

Stat has great coverage of health policy and medical topics generally.

- Anna M.

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Daily, market-moving coverage of biotech and pharma

Inside intelligence on the NIH, the FDA, and Congress

Profiles of the power players shaping the industry

Analysis of the latest scientific developments

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Daily, market-moving coverage of biotech and pharma Inside intelligence on the NIH, the FDA, and Congress Profiles of the power players shaping the industry Analysis of the latest scientific developments

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The CDC is widely known for their work in infectious disease, but they also have great resources on SDOH which is something I’m particularly interested in. The website has many examples of current policy that’s working as well as other resources. https://www.cdc.gov/socialdeterminants/policy/index.htm

-Neha

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Resources on policies that support a multi-sector approach to improving health

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I also tend to be most invested in health policy around professional/personal interests (for Genetic counselors, the big current topic is H.R. 2144). I keep up here: https://www.nsgc.org/Policy-Research-and-Publications/Federal-Advocacy

Tyler

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To support efforts to enact the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, a number of resources are posted below to help NSGC members become successful advocates in support of this bill.

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This site helps people look at health care news with a critical and independent eye.

Lisa E.

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https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/

Nathalie B.

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I tend to follow health related policy news based on the areas of health I am most interested in. So, to keep up with plant medicine policy news I tune into Marijuana Movement  - Krissy A.

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The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA)

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The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA)

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https://www.aphadvocates.org/about-apha/

Lisa P.

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The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates | Start and Grow Your Indepdendent Professional Patient Advocacy Practice

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About The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates | The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates

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CONTACT US | MEET OUR TEAM | HISTORY | PROFESSION OVERVIEW | DIRECTORY | ADVERTISE WITH USWe're proud to beThe Alliance of Professional Health Advocates(Updated May 2021)Founded in 2009, the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates is the largest and most extensive professional and support organization for private, independent health and patient advocates and care managers.The goal

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https://lowninstitute.org/about/

Lisa P.

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At its heart, health care is about people taking care of one another. Those who choose healing professions understand this and dedicate their careers to relieving the suffering of others.

In a health system that works, patients receive all the care they need and none that they do not, while clinicians take great satisfaction in their roles. Our society grows stronger, more stable, and more productive.

But the industrialization of health care has disrupted the healing relationship between clinicians and patients. Profits have been prioritized over healing. Too often, our system not only fails to heal, but creates new suffering.

It's time for a health system worthy of our nation, a system that rejects low-value care, incentivizes healing over profits, promotes health equity, and honors the value of the clinician-patient relationship.

The Lown Institute believes that a radically better American health system is possible. Through our bold ideas, we are leading the movement towards this next system for health. We conduct research, convene experts, and spark public debate to bridge the gap between existing public policy solutions and the care that Americans want and need.

Notable Accomplishments

Organized the first conference in the world dedicated to the problem of overtreatment. (2012)

Progenitors of a new field of health care research that studies patient harm from unnecessary care.

Published a landmark series of papers in The Lancet on overuse and underuse around the world that involved 27 international experts from nine countries. (2017)

Founded the Right Care Alliance, an advocacy organization whose recent work has brought national attention to the insulin-rationing crisis in America.

Publish the Lown Weekly, an email newsletter featuring curated and original content that maintains a high rate of reader engagement and satisfaction.

Convened six national conferences attracting more than 200 attendees annually and featuring luminary speakers, such as Don Berwick, Diane Meier, Harvey Fineberg, John Ioannidis, and Rita Redberg. (2012-2018)

Developed a best-in-class risk adjustment tool (Risk Stratification Index) for hospital patient outcomes.

Published a major report on state spending on health care and community conditions in California, the first in series of state analyses. (2019)

Published a landmark report on the epidemic of Medication Overload (harmful polypharmacy) among older Americans. (2019)

Annual presenters of the Shkreli Awards, a top-ten list of the worst examples of profiteering and dysfunction in health care, and featuring an esteemed panel of judges, including Mona Hana-Attisha, Victor Montori, and Jeanne Lenzer.

Consistently attracted and engaged high-profile funders such as Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Well Being Trust, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and The Commonwealth Fund.

Numerous keynotes delivered by Lown leadership at international and national meetings such as Preventing Overdiagnosis, AcademyHealth, and the Society for Participatory Medicine.

Numerous op-eds and blog posts published in outlets ranging from the Boston Globe to the San Francisco Chronicle and Health Affairs.

Earned hundreds of media mentions including NBC, NPR, Teen Vogue, The Boston Globe, The Guardian, Kaiser Health News, and many more.

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At its heart, health care is about people taking care of one another. Those who choose healing professions understand this and dedicate their careers to relieving the suffering of others. In a health system that works, patients receive all the care they need and none that they do not, while clinicians take great satisfaction in their roles.

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https://www.nih.gov/

Lisa P.

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Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health and medical research.

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https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily
Unfortunately, the NYT requires a subscription, but The Daily (a NYT podcast) sometimes covers health policy stories. A recent story about the shortage of nurses reminded me of the ambulance diversion problem we discussed. Solving the nurse shortage problem will definitely require a "system thinking" solution. Hailey

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Again more policy than news. Besides doing Act Memos for all legislation enacted in WI, they also do issue briefs and memorandums that go more in depth into single topics of state and federal laws.

Abby

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Abby Moe

This is less policy news related and just policy related but a great resource for getting information on federal legislation and regulation.

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National Conference of State Legislatures -- Health

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National Conference of State Legislatures -- Health

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Abby Moe

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Health costs account for about one-third of state budgets, ranging from financing Medicaid, to paying for state employees and other populations, such as prisoners. State legislatures make thousands of health policy decisions each year, including improving access to appropriate care, determining who should be immunized, licensing health professionals and facilities, and supporting or rejecting initiatives to keep people healthy. NCSL's web site provides health reports and updates listed by 40+ topics.

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Health costs account for about one-third of state budgets, ranging from financing Medicaid, to paying for state employees and other populations, such as prisoners. State legislatures make thousands of health policy decisions each year, including improving access to appropriate care, determining who should be immunized, licensing health professionals and facilities, and supporting or rejecting initiatives to keep people healthy.

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Plan to Fix Postal Service Shifts New Retirees to Medicare - Along With Billions in Costs

After a years-long bitter partisan fight over reforming the U.S. Postal Service's finances and service, congressional leaders say they have a compromise. The bill, which has won endorsements from both Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill, would force future Postal Service retirees to use Medicare as their primary source of health coverage.

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Plan to Fix Postal Service Shifts New Retirees to Medicare - Along With Billions in Costs After a years-long bitter partisan fight over reforming the U.S. Postal Service's finances and service, congressional leaders say they have a compromise.