This overview summarizes five studies drawn from the Healthcare Social Work Scope of Practice During COVID-19 qualitative dataset, led by co-principal investigators Drs. Terri Lewinson and Tiffany Washington.

Manuscript on the Bridge Model of Transitional Care, finding that involving social workers in transitional care reduces 30 and 60-day hospital readmissions and enhances attendance of post-discharge physician appointments by enhancing patient support and care continuity.

A qualitative study of managers from 30 high-performing opioid treatment programs in Los Angeles who described the integrated service strategies related      to their performance including provider education and training, availability of MOUD, enhanced coordination and communication among healthcare providers, and resolution of regulatory hurdles.

The article finds that national estimates of the U.S. social work workforce vary widely depending on the data source used—ranging from 282,425 to over 1 million—highlighting how these discrepancies can significantly impact workforce planning and policy decisions related to behavioral health and social care

A study using 2012 Medicaid data to examine whether the integrated care model of FQHCs was associated with greater access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and/or behavioral health therapy and lower rates of potentially inappropriate co-prescribing.

Scoping review exploring the impact of social work interventions on healthcare utilization in hospital settings.

Commentary on the NASEM report and social work’s role in meeting its goal of increasing disease prevention and health promotion

Longitudinal, quasi-experimental study reviewing impact of social work led care management model on nonmedical needs.

An exploratory study examining the role and contribution of social workers on health care teams.

Special issue describing the power and scope of social workers in integrated care settings.

Discussion of health care industry considerations of the SDoH and the use of assessments for SDoH in case management.

Overview of the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) and description of the roles case management can play in mitigating those factors.

Systematic review exploring the primary functions of social workers on interprofessional teams in primary care.

Systematic review on the impact of health related social work services on health and financial outcomes.

Case study analysis of a social work led care management model outlining specific activities of the social worker and patient outcomes.

Systematic review on the impact of social work services on quality and life for the aging population.

Exploratory, retrospective analysis reviewing the impact of a social work led care management model on cost and utilization data.

Randomized control trial exploring the effects of a social work case management intervention for minority older adults with cardiovascular disease on depression symptoms.

A quasi-experimental study assessing the impact of a substance abuse treatment program for women with children designed to increase access to treatment through transportation, outreach and child-care services indicating the utilization of services was negatively related to post-treatment substance use.