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NASW Press Reads for Policy, Advocacy, and Impact!

Social Work Blog

Written from a modern, pluralist perspective, the text shows why economists and policymakers disagree about regulations, social welfare programs, government spending, and tax policies designed to address these economic problems.

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Long COVID and the Implications for Social Work

inSocialWork

These disparities demand the attention of social work change agents, along with the inability or unwillingness of our government leaders to pass long COVID legislation, the lack of long COVID clinics, and the need for advocacy and education related to workplace accommodations, paid sick and family leave and expanded disability benefits.

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After Retirement from Clinical Practice, Chapter President Still Eager to Serve

Social Work Blog

“That led me down a clinical path for training so I could be even a better listener in understating and helping people,” says Sobelson, president of the NASW New Hampshire Chapter. Her retirement has allowed more time to devote to social work advocacy with the New Hampshire legislature. It’s been a wonderful experience.”

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Reproductive Justice: A call-to-action for Social Work in the Post-Roe World

inSocialWork

They discuss their initial reactions; what the decision’s impact on vulnerable communities is likely to be; what is needed now from the greater community of social workers; and, what are the most practical ways social workers and others can take action in the near and long-term future. ?

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Best in Mental Health for Sept and Oct 2020

Social Work.Career

This roundup contains free webinars for November plus some of the latest news in social work, therapy, and private practice!

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2022

Social Work Blog

NASW also continues to undertake vigorous advocacy with CMS on behalf of CSWs and their clients, including efforts to increase the CSW reimbursement rate. NASW will continue to monitor Medicare regulation and inform members of any further updates from CMS clarifying the CY 2022 final rule provisions. Reimbursement.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. Vibrant Emotional Health. Department of Health and Human Services. National Institute of Mental Health. Prepared by. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C.