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The Role of Social Service Designees in Long-Term Care: Supporting Residents and Families

We Care Online

They typically work under the supervision of a licensed social worker, who oversees the care plans and interventions that help enhance the quality of life for residents. Care Planning and Coordination: Social Service Designees assist in creating and updating residents’ care plans, working closely with the licensed social worker.

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How Texting Is a Lifeline for Health Access and Equity – Time to Address the TCPA is “Now”

Health Populi

A longtime advocate for addressing health equity and the social determinants of health, Abner has collaborated with stakeholder organizations to join the Medicaid Texting Coalition which Lisa Fitzpatrick, MD and CEO of Grapevine Health, one of the many collaborators, wrote about in Forbes. health citizens.

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Why Social Workers Are Key to Solving the US Youth Mental Health Crisis?

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Schools, hospitals, and communities are scrambling to fill gaps in care, and social workers are stepping into the spotlight. For healthcare professionals, understanding this crisis isnt just about empathy, its about collaboration. But, social workers turn these observations into actionable care plans.

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Insurance companies vow to fix prior authorization process…again

Medical Economics

“While this commitment is a step in the right direction, we will ultimately measure its impact by real changes in the day-to-day experiences of patients and the physicians who care for them. We look forward to collaborating with payers to ensure these efforts lead to meaningful and lasting improvements in patient care.”

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Unlocking the power of sensor data in type 2 diabetes care

The Healthcare Blog

Sensor data’s full potential is untapped without frameworks to integrate PGHD into clinical research, care plans, value-based care arrangements, and budget impact models. Gabrielle Goldblatt is the Partnerships Lead, Care & Public Health at the Digital Medicine Society

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How Healthcare Roles are Shifting with Aging Populations in the U.S.

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After completing such programs, many graduates move into positions where they can directly influence patient outcomes through diagnosis, medication management, and individualized care plans. The shift toward team-based and digitally connected care models will continue as the population ages.

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Why Nursing Careers Are More Impactful Than Ever Before

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They are collaborating with policymakers and nursing organizations to find solutions. Their impact on patient care is undeniable and increasingly recognized. As patient care becomes more collaborative, nurses are leading the charge in creating an environment where patients feel heard and valued.