Is there a future for social work in HMOs?
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) are a popular form of health care delivery in many parts of the United States. To what extent are social workers an integral part of this health care delivery system? The authors present the findings of a study that surveyed the role of social workers in HMOs and conclude that if social workers are to have a future in this system, they must advocate for themselves professionally and politically.
D004651:Employment; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations; D012947:Social Work / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce