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Planning for Medicaid Unwinding in 2023

Social Work Blog

Department of Health and Human Services first declared a 90-day public health emergency (PHE). In 2020, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that provided states enhanced funding for Medicaid and CHIP and required states to adopt continuous coverage for individuals and families through the end of the PHE.

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Alumni Honored with SSW Distinguished Alumni Awards

Michigan Social Work

She has also held senior leadership positions at the Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of Health and Human Services. His efforts led to the adoption of protection of farm workers from excessive heat and overtime pay. Before becoming president, she served in a variety of roles at the center. Senate in 2013.

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Innovations in Behavioral Healthcare: A Digital Path to Resilience

Relias

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the way behavioral health and other human services organizations conduct their operations. For behavioral health and other human services, this often means using technology to find new and better ways to help?persons?served. human services?professionals