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The HMOs: new models for practice.

C Bell, L M Gorman

    Social Work in Health Care
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Innovative social workers can expand their roles within health maintenance organizations (HMOs). This article explores four models showcasing social work

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Administration
    • Social Work Practice
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) represent a growing model of comprehensive healthcare delivery.
    • The complexity of multidisciplinary healthcare systems presents challenges in patient care coordination and humanization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the evolving roles and opportunities for social workers within health maintenance organizations (HMOs).
    • To demonstrate the value of social work in enhancing patient services within complex healthcare systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and description of four distinct health plan models within established HMOs.
    • Documentation of social work experiences and contributions in these models.

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    Main Results:

    • Social workers are integral to humanizing patient care in HMOs.
    • Expanded social work roles are necessary for coordinating services in complex healthcare settings.

    Conclusions:

    • Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) offer significant opportunities for social work innovation and practice expansion.
    • Social workers play a crucial role in improving patient experiences and service integration within managed care environments.