#MacroSW Transcript
Healthcare social media transcript of the #MacroSW hashtag.
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 | #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW Good evening, everyone! #MacroSW starts now! Learn more about us here: https://t.co/L7x5HU5Fnf |
 | Johanna Black @johannajblack1 Hey everyone! I'm an MSW student at Millersville University in Lancaster, PA! :) #macrosw |
 | Jessica Brown @nariah Good evening and I hope everyone here is feeling well. Jessica Brown from University of Buffalo MSW program. Getting ready for #MacroSW chat! |
 | tryn amber @TrynAmber Tryn from Millersville here #MacroSW |
 | Christina Marsh, LCSW (she/her) @MarshAlesia RT @AlyssaLotmore: Excuse the extra tweets tonight. I am so happy to be hosting tonight's #MacroSW Twitter chat with guest expert Kelly Gross (@UAlbanyNavs)! A great way for social work students and practitioners to come together and share knowledge, expertise, and resources! |
 | Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 Happy Thursday everyone. Kim Wright- Millersville University #macrosw |
 | WorkerSocialRadical @joshdnice Back from Millersville University and ready to chat healthcare. #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW Tonight's #MacroSW chat will focus on social workers on the forefront on the health care system: https://t.co/n46Q5jNE0I |
 | Nick @nick_molina I'm here #MacroSW https://t.co/K5pxvqSFUl |
 | Kmarie228 @kmarie228 Hi everyone! Kelly here from Millersville University. Looking forward to our chat tonight! #macrosw |
 | Carrie Corrao @cacorrao Carrie from Millersville University #macrosw |
 | Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore Hi #MacroSW chatters! I'm Alyssa Lotmore, LMSW and will be leading the chat tonight. I work UAlbany SSW & co-host @socialworkersfm, where students, alums & community professionals can come on air to share expertise, resources & start important dialogues in #socialwork topics. |
 | Shand Kydd @Shand_Kydd Evening All My MU MSW SOWK Peeps #MacroSW |
 | BC Social Innovation @bc_innovation Stephanie Berzin from Boston College. Looking forward to chat #macrosw |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW Our #MacroSW chat tonight will be led by our newest contributor, @AlyssaLotmore, with guest expert Kelly Gross @UAlbanyNavs ! |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore Welcome to the #MacroSW chat! Learn more about us at: https://t.co/ySN5rUy2eT |
 | David McCollum @VilleBananas hi #MacroSW |
 | Rebecca Light @rll004 Hey y’all! Ready for another great chat! Please ignore the typos, it’s been a long week!! #macroSW https://t.co/gAfoRz9p2e |
| Alexsis Murray @MurrayAlexsis Hello everyone! Alexsis here from Millersville University #macrosw |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW If you are new to the #MacroSW chats, take a look at this: https://t.co/YGsq4nm5q3 |
 | Bryt @Brytannis Hi everyone! This is Britney Annis from @UBSSW and I'm PUMPED FOR THIS CHAT! #macrosw |
 | UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: Excuse the extra tweets tonight. I am so happy to be hosting tonight's #MacroSW Twitter chat with guest expert Kelly Gross (@UAlbanyNavs)! A great way for social work students and practitioners to come together and share knowledge, expertise, and resources! |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore Tonight's topic for #MacroSW - Health care and macro practitioners: Why social workers must be at the forefront of the changing healthcare system. |
 | Rebecca Mt. Pleasant @rebeccaleemtp Hi everyone! Rebecca from UB. :) #macrosw |
 | UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs RT @OfficialMacroSW: Our #MacroSW chat tonight will be led by our newest contributor, @AlyssaLotmore, with guest expert Kelly Gross @UAlbanyNavs ! |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: Hi #MacroSW chatters! I'm Alyssa Lotmore, LMSW and will be leading the chat tonight. I work UAlbany SSW & co-host @socialworkersfm, where students, alums & community professionals can come on air to share expertise, resources & start important dialogues in #socialwork topics. |
 | Sonya Sanmateu @sonyasanmateu Hi Everyone, I am Sonya from the University at Buffalo. I am excited to be present for this chat tonight. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @OfficialMacroSW: Tonight's #MacroSW chat will focus on social workers on the forefront on the health care system: Tonight's #MacroSW chat will focus on social workers on the forefront on the health care system: https://t.co/n46Q5jNE0I |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore If you are new to our Twitter chats, check out our FAQs here: https://t.co/vpq4gz8YGP #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @OfficialMacroSW: Good evening, everyone! #MacroSW starts now! Learn more about us here: Good evening, everyone! #MacroSW starts now! Learn more about us here: https://t.co/L7x5HU5Fnf |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @OfficialMacroSW: Our #MacroSW chat tonight will be led by our newest contributor, @AlyssaLotmore, with guest expert Kelly Gross @UAlbanyNavs ! |
| CAROLINATAX N NOTARY @carolinatax @OfficialMacroSW Sheila here from #jcsumsw for another great discussion #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @OfficialMacroSW: If you are new to the #MacroSW chats, take a look at this: If you are new to the #MacroSW chats, take a look at this: https://t.co/YGsq4nm5q3 |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore If you are new to Macro #socialwork, we have a FAQ for that too: https://t.co/iDCXudzrOn #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: Tonight's topic for #MacroSW - Health care and macro practitioners: Tonight's topic for #MacroSW - Health care and macro practitioners: Why social workers must be at the forefront of the changing healthcare system. |
 | Jiknowles @jiknowles1 Hello everyone! This is my first Twitter chat. My names Jeremiah from the University of Buffalo Online MSW program. #MacroSW |
 | 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr RT @OfficialMacroSW: Why social workers must be at the forefront of the changing healthcare system – #MacroSW 2/15/18 at 9pm EST https://t.co/XLnREx79eO https://t.co/jCLQZwgtse |
| Adrienne White @ladywhite60 Hello, Adrienne from Millersville, looking forward to tonight’s chat #macrosw |
 | Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care @UBittic Hello everyone, my name is Chelsie Ciminelli from The Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care #MacroSW |
| Erika Vertigan @verty1215 Hey everyone! Erika here from @UBSSW again! Looking forward for a great chat. #macrosw |
| Bryt @Brytannis RT @AlyssaLotmore: Tonight's topic for #MacroSW - Health care and macro practitioners: Tonight's topic for #MacroSW - Health care and macro practitioners: Why social workers must be at the forefront of the changing healthcare system. |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @SonyaSanmateu Hello, Sonya! Welcome to the #MacroSW chat! |
 | Ninaflore @Ninaflore @OfficialMacroSW Nina from Millersville University #MacroSW |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore Let's take a few minutes to introduce yourself. #MacroSW |
 | Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda HELLO #MacroSW!! https://t.co/sk9f9AT9Lv |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @nariah Hi, Jessica! You're a return participant,yes? #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW Without further ado, take it away, @AlyssaLotmore and @UAlbanyNavs! #MacroSW |
| Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care @UBittic #MacroSW https://t.co/hCH3qUCBBF |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: Welcome to the #MacroSW chat! Learn more about us at: Welcome to the #MacroSW chat! Learn more about us at: https://t.co/ySN5rUy2eT |
| Christina Marsh, LCSW (she/her) @MarshAlesia RT @karenzgoda: #MacroSW https://t.co/zN3DSy1EKF |
 | Shakesha Alexander @VeterinarySWK RT @AlyssaLotmore: Tonight's topic for #MacroSW - Health care and macro practitioners: Tonight's topic for #MacroSW - Health care and macro practitioners: Why social workers must be at the forefront of the changing healthcare system. |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: Tonight's topic for #MacroSW - Health care and macro practitioners: Tonight's topic for #MacroSW - Health care and macro practitioners: Why social workers must be at the forefront of the changing healthcare system. |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda Welcome to the #MacroSW team!!!🎉🍾 https://t.co/Mua6cbAlo8 |
 | Alex Ridley @AlexRidSW My name is Alex & I’m from Millersville University #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs Hi #MacroSW, I am thrilled to be here. I'm Kelly Gross, LMSW and I currently work as the director of the navigator program helping MSW students help the public with health insurance and researcher at UAlbany SSW. Thank you for having me as your guest! Let's have a great chat! |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @Jiknowles1 Great to see you and hope this first #MacroSW chat will not be your last, Jeremiah! |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @OfficialMacroSW: Good evening, everyone! #MacroSW starts now! Learn more about us here: Good evening, everyone! #MacroSW starts now! Learn more about us here: https://t.co/L7x5HU5Fnf |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Hi everyone #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda #MacroSW |
 | Heather Mabry-Kourt @KourtMabry Hello! I'm shouting out from Lancaster, PA. I'm an MSW student at Millersville University! #MacroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Susan here from Queens NY #macrosw |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW I'm @spcummings, #MacroSW partner, behind the @OfficialMacroSW handle for tonight! https://t.co/wxNUoBnbXG |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @UBittic Hi, Chelsie- alwasy good to have @UBittic on these chats - #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @nick_molina: I'm here #MacroSW https://t.co/K5pxvqSFUl |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW Hi, this is Pat Shelly for @UBSSW – happy to welcome @AlyssaLotmore for her first gig as #MacroSW contributor tonight! And her guest Kelly Gross @UAlbanyNavs https://t.co/codjdKPYhe |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs RT @AlyssaLotmore: Tonight's topic for #MacroSW - Health care and macro practitioners: Tonight's topic for #MacroSW - Health care and macro practitioners: Why social workers must be at the forefront of the changing healthcare system. |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @OfficialMacroSW: Our #MacroSW chat tonight will be led by our newest contributor, @AlyssaLotmore, with guest expert Kelly Gross @UAlbanyNavs ! |
 | Aesha @Aesha94278980 RT @AlyssaLotmore: Let's take a few minutes to introduce yourself. #MacroSW |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore Glad to see so many people joining. If you just arrived to the chat, please introduce yourself! #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @Verty1215 Hi, Erika - good to have return customers- #macrosw |
| Shakesha Alexander @VeterinarySWK Hi everyone!! I’m a BSW student from the University of Detroit Mercy. 🙋🏾♀️ #macroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @karenzgoda: HELLO #MacroSW!! https://t.co/sk9f9AT9Lv |
 | Aliesha @unLieshedd Aliesha from Millersville University MSW program #MacroSW |
| Passionatefreedomfighter @chelsea66732810 Chelsea, millersville #macrosw |
 | Praxis Podcast @PraxisPod Hey all, Zane here, MSW student at Wichita State University #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW A special shout-out to all our #MacroSW partners: @SunyaFolayan @karenzgoda @laurelhitchcock @PatShellySSW @VilissaThompson @poliSW @porndaughter @spcummings |
 | Feleisha Great 👑 @gfeleisha @OfficialMacroSW @spcummings #macroSW #JCSU Hi all, I'm Feleisha, MSW student with Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC. |
 | Courtney @courtneyann2018 @OfficialMacroSW @spcummings Hi everyone Millersville University MSW student here. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @aubree0119 True, Aubree - just a bit foggy and rainy in Buffalo tonight #MacroSW |
| Aesha @Aesha94278980 Hi, Alyssa..My name is Aesha, I’m a MSW student from Millersville University #macrosw |
| Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care @UBittic @UBSSW Thank you, it's great to be here! #MacroSW |
| Christina Marsh, LCSW (she/her) @MarshAlesia Hi all, gonna check out the #MacroSW chat so please excuse any extra tweets at this time! |
 | Aliceia Michelle @aliceiamichelle Hello everyone! I’m Aliceia from #JCSUMSW let’s talk social work! #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @direwolfB Hooray! we need more #MacroSW chat members from the boroughs - |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @OfficialMacroSW: I'm @spcummings, #MacroSW partner, behind the @OfficialMacroSW handle for tonight! https://t.co/wxNUoBnbXG |
| Shakesha Alexander @VeterinarySWK RT @AlyssaLotmore: If you are new to Macro #socialwork, we have a FAQ for that too: If you are new to Macro #socialwork, we have a FAQ for that too: https://t.co/iDCXudzrOn #MacroSW |
 | Grace Durbin @Grace_Durbin RT @socworkpodcast: There are 19 changes to the 2018 NASW Code of Ethics. Allan Barsky and I talk about 7 of them. Listen to PART 1: There are 19 changes to the 2018 NASW Code of Ethics. Allan Barsky and I talk about 7 of them. Listen to PART 1: https://t.co/vD0HIuNUfg PART 2: https://t.co/NQHphcwlog #socialwork #MacroSW #ethics |
| Jaleen Leon @JaleenLeon Hello everyone Jaleen from Millersville University #macrosw |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb @UBSSW I am an online UB student #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UAlbanyNavs: Hi #MacroSW, I am thrilled to be here. I'm Kelly Gross, LMSW and I currently work as the director of the navigator program helping MSW students help the public with health insurance and researcher at UAlbany SSW. Thank you for having me as your guest! Let's have a great chat! |
 | PASWHA @paswha @AlyssaLotmore Hi, I'm Dan, tweeting from Alabama for the Professional Association of Social Workers in HIV/AIDS. Roll Tide! #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @AlyssaLotmore: Let's take a few minutes to introduce yourself. #MacroSW |
 | Carlos | 🇵🇷 BLM ✊🏾 @carlosodj I’m baaaack #MacroSW I’m Carlos, Senior MSW student at @UBSSW |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore First question coming up! Are you all ready to talk about health care and the roe of social work?!?! #macrosw |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb yes we are #macrosw |
| Shelby Frusetta @shelby_frusetta Hello Shelby from Millersville #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW @GFeleisha @spcummings Great to have you here tonight, Feleisha! #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @OfficialMacroSW @spcummings Hi, Stephen!Will we see your usual splendid array of gifs tonight? #MacroSW https://t.co/qOhj7YM8iv |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda Special welcome to all our hard-working students tonight! I see Millersville, @UBSSW, #jcsumsw, Wichita State University, University of Detroit-Mercy in the house! #MacroSW https://t.co/k3vns0jZIM |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @OfficialMacroSW @GFeleisha @spcummings Thanks for joining! #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @TweetingBurd Hello Abbie - #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW @AlyssaLotmore Let's get medical (social work)! #MacroSW https://t.co/3UnjgOLEg1 |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @karenzgoda: Special welcome to all our hard-working students tonight! I see Millersville, @UBSSW, #jcsumsw, Wichita State University, University of Detroit-Mercy in the house! #MacroSW https://t.co/k3vns0jZIM |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @OfficialMacroSW: A special shout-out to all our #MacroSW partners: A special shout-out to all our #MacroSW partners: @SunyaFolayan @karenzgoda @laurelhitchcock @PatShellySSW @VilissaThompson @poliSW @porndaughter @spcummings |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore Q1: The ACA was a first step for individuals having more affordable access to health care. Even so, there are still barriers. What are the barriers to ACCESS health care? (i.e. insurance does not = care). #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @PraxisPod Hi Zane - how are things in Kansas? #macroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW @UBSSW @spcummings Yes, with a health care theme in mind #MacroSW https://t.co/X7No1e2qkQ |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Q1: Some of the barriers can be transportation and accessiblity to health care. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @OfficialMacroSW: @UBSSW @spcummings Yes, with a health care theme in mind #MacroSW https://t.co/X7No1e2qkQ |
 | michelle becker @michell85883920 A1: signing up for the ACA is a barrier, and being able to afford the insurance. it is not cheap for low income #macrosw |
| Nick @nick_molina #MacroSW https://t.co/uUfzkY7EL2 |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW @superduperfly_ Keep up the streak, Tiffany! #MacroSW |
| Shand Kydd @Shand_Kydd A1: availability; accessibility; accommodation; affordability and acceptability. cultural beliefs and preferences; appropriateness of services in terms of cultural, religious and language needs; racial prejudice and discrimination. #MacroSW |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 A1: Sometimes people experience barriers with getting to various appointments for their qualifications #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @direwolfB Brava! Glad you could join us, Susan.#MacroSW |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @AlyssaLotmore One barrier off the top of my head is transportation #macrosw |
| Kmarie228 @kmarie228 Many Americans are not aware of how the various ACA coverage options work, especially those who have very minimal experience dealing with health care. Language and cultural barriers also create difficulty when attempting to navigate health care systems. #macrosw |
| Johanna Black @johannajblack1 Q1: paying for it. ACA is very expensive. knowing how to sign up for it. finding a DR in their network. transportation to appts. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: Hi #MacroSW, I am thrilled to be here. I'm Kelly Gross, LMSW and I currently work as the director of the navigator program helping MSW students help the public with health insurance and researcher at UAlbany SSW. Thank you for having me as your guest! Let's have a great chat! |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 I’m excited for tonight’s discussion! As the only SW at a private practice oncology office, I see soooo many deficits in healthcare, insurance, resources, etc #macroSW |
| Social Worker @ERL_SW @AlyssaLotmore Q1: Barriers include plans that are still unaffordable for some with high copays and deductibles, it can also be an overwhelming process I would imagine especially for someone living in poverty with lack of resources to begin with in order to navigate through #macrosw |
| Carlos | 🇵🇷 BLM ✊🏾 @carlosodj @karenzgoda @UBSSW #MacroSW https://t.co/U1e2ZNWvw3 |
| Jessica Brown @nariah A1: Time off of work and predictable schedules. Recertification processes and monthly fees (which require funds but also access to credit or checks). #macrosw |
| michelle becker @michell85883920 @Shand_Kydd i am so glad you mentioned all of these! because they are all barriers, especially acceptability #macrosw |
| Rebecca Mt. Pleasant @rebeccaleemtp Q1, transportation! especially in rural areas... #macrosw |
| Passionatefreedomfighter @chelsea66732810 A1: I’m thinking lack of psychiatrists or bed availability #macrosw |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore Access to care goes beyond having insurance coverage. We must think about geographic availability and connecting individuals with health care provides whom the patient trusts and can communicate with. #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW Q1 is live! #MacroSW https://t.co/0madZ9OOCE |
| tryn amber @TrynAmber A1: the process to get it is difficult to understand and hard to navigate. I have many very well educated social workers in my program that say it is a nightmare to help people obtain this #MacroSW |
| H. ONeill @HONeill15 Transportation is a huge barrier to low income individuals that would benefit from ACA #macrosw |
| Carlos | 🇵🇷 BLM ✊🏾 @carlosodj Excuse the extra tweets. #MacroSW is on tonight. https://t.co/OJ2KZC4kgG |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 A1: Co-pays sometimes make it near impossible for people to receive treatment - a lot are barely getting by as it is #macrosw |
| David McCollum @VilleBananas A1: The disjointed nature of financing public behavioral health care, including community health centers, has been a substantial cause and barrier to providing adequate behavioral health care services (e.g., community health centers needing to blend revenue from... #MacroSW |
| Jessica Brown @nariah A1: Copays and deductibles for many insurance plans make them inaccessible. I frequently hear about employer sponsored plans that meet ACA but have multiple thousands of dollar deductibles (including the one offered by my private non-profit). #MacroSW |
| Erika Vertigan @verty1215 Q1: Transportation, values and ideas about healthcare and medical care in general in ones culture, and of course the barriers already within the insurance system like premiums, networks, and referrals. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @PASWHA @AlyssaLotmore Wonderful - Great work. Thanks for joining us Dan- #MacroSW |
| Cary Sanchez @CSanchezBSW @AlyssaLotmore Some barriers To access health care include: Accessibility - can I get to my appointments ? Acceptability - will this doctor take my heath insurance ? #MacroSW |
 | Ann-Marie O'Brien @StrongGirl51 RT @Shand_Kydd: A1: A1: availability; accessibility; accommodation; affordability and acceptability. cultural beliefs and preferences; appropriateness of services in terms of cultural, religious and language needs; racial prejudice and discrimination. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: First question coming up! Are you all ready to talk about health care and the roe of social work?!?! #macrosw |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Q1 knowing how to gain access to healthcare.Even though the ACA is available can people navigate the system #macrosw |
| michelle becker @michell85883920 @AmberTryn it is extremely hard to navigate, especially if you are not fluent in certain languages, its hard to understand #macrosw |
| Johanna Black @johannajblack1 A1: Language can also be a barrier for people, and access to translators. #macrosw |
| Sarah Vidzicki @sdvidzic A1 transportation, cultural, language, poverty #MacroSW |
| Carlos | 🇵🇷 BLM ✊🏾 @carlosodj RT @AlyssaLotmore: Q1: Q1: The ACA was a first step for individuals having more affordable access to health care. Even so, there are still barriers. What are the barriers to ACCESS health care? (i.e. insurance does not = care). #MacroSW |
| David McCollum @VilleBananas A1 (continued): ...Medicaid, state, and local authorities as well as needing to negotiate with Medicaid managed care plans and managed behavioral healthcare organizations [MBHOs] regarding being in their network and reimbursement rates). #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda Karen Zgoda, #MacroSW #swtech @publicpolicyumb PhD student @McCormackGrad @UMassBoston https://t.co/Lx5LV12Z0D |
 | Katelyn @Katelyn04791497 I believe a barrier would be how costly it is and qualifications etc #MacroSw |
| Danay Hershey @HersheyD47 A1: One would be not knowing where to get it. Especially if someone did not have a medical home before they may not know where to go. Additionally, if they do find a family physician, they may be extremely busy and not able to be seen in an reasonable amount of time. #MacroSW |
| Ninaflore @Ninaflore @AlyssaLotmore I believe social workers must be at the forefront because we are the only profession that deals with patients within all the dimessions of wellness (e.g. mental, emotional, social ...) #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @OfficialMacroSW: A special shout-out to all our #MacroSW partners: A special shout-out to all our #MacroSW partners: @SunyaFolayan @karenzgoda @laurelhitchcock @PatShellySSW @VilissaThompson @poliSW @porndaughter @spcummings |
| Christina Marsh, LCSW (she/her) @MarshAlesia RT @mizzpicklezz: @AlyssaLotmore One barrier off the top of my head is transportation #macrosw |
| Shelby Frusetta @shelby_frusetta Insurance can still be a major barrier to healthcare. Affordability is a huge barrier, also transportation and accessibility of healthcare locations. #MacroSW |
| Krystal Washburn @kalw722 @OfficialMacroSW As advocates for our clients this is great topic to keep up to date on. A timely topic as healthcare continues to change #MacroSW |
| Carrie Corrao @cacorrao A1: Language barriers and access to professionals that understand a client's culture and practices is a major barrier. #macrosw |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW @Ms_QuettaP Great to have you back, Chaquetta! #MacroSW |
| Alex Ridley @AlexRidSW Q1: The one barrier that I’ll never understand is why there has to be a time frame on it. It should be available 365 days a year for ANYONE who may need it. #macrosw |
| Giuseppina La Mattina @GiuseppinaLaMa3 @AlyssaLotmore I think a barrier includes the copays and deductibles. This is even a barriers for those who can "afford" healthcare. #MacroSW |
 | Loren Waltz @loren_waltz 1) Rural areas often lack a sufficient amount of health care facilities, and poor public transportation can have an impact if the facility is far away #MacroSW |
| Adrienne @wirthadrienne Affordability, transportation, accessibility especially rural areas, waitlists, whether or not a provider accepts a patient’s insurance #macrosw |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Here in downstate NY there are so many languages spoken and there may not be translators available to people seeking healthcare #macrosw |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @AlyssaLotmore Individuals living in rural communities can have transportation challenges. Transportation can also be an issue for individuals who live in a city with an inconsistent metro service #macrosw |
| Jessica Brown @nariah A1: Without health insurance many practitioners, including community based mental health, will not accept new patients. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @carlosodj Hey wonderful to see you again, Carlos! #MacroSW https://t.co/zd5Xt9oPrn |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 @AlyssaLotmore A1: employers are cutting hours so that they are not required to offer that employee insurance, or make the plans so unaffordable that they cannot afford them. #macroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs Even with insurance, in practice we have found that those who have routinely used crisis management for health care, do not know how to do basic things like make a drs appointment or refill a prescription. #MacroSW |
| Johanna Black @johannajblack1 @AlexRidSW you're exactly right. I hate the idea of "open enrollment". it makes 0 sense. good point! #macrosw |
| Giuseppina La Mattina @GiuseppinaLaMa3 @mizzpicklezz @AlyssaLotmore You're absolutely correct! I think that's a big barrier! #MacroSW |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 @cacorrao This is so relevant is my work right now. Working with an Amish family who is refusing their child surgery who needs it #macrosw |
| Jiknowles @jiknowles1 A1: I live in work in a rural area of upstate NY. When I encounter clients without healthcare it's usually due to lack of knowledge about acquiring healthcare, childcare to attend appointments to set it up, and transportation to the appointment iteself. #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @carlosodj: Excuse the extra tweets. #MacroSW is on tonight. https://t.co/OJ2KZC4kgG |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: Q1: Q1: The ACA was a first step for individuals having more affordable access to health care. Even so, there are still barriers. What are the barriers to ACCESS health care? (i.e. insurance does not = care). #MacroSW |
| Ashley Kissinger @ashley_kiss10 A1: transportation and the cost of the actual insurance are both significant barriers. #macroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @OfficialMacroSW: @AlyssaLotmore Let's get medical (social work)! #MacroSW https://t.co/3UnjgOLEg1 |
| Loren Waltz @loren_waltz 1) Many adults have demanding or non-flexible jobs that they can not afford to take off from, and the limited hours provided by primary care physicians makes it even more difficult #MacroSW |
| Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care @UBittic A1. Lack of transportation; affordability of insurance; stigmatization around accessing services; not having clinics that accept the insurance an individual has #macrosw |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 @cacorrao The health care system does not know how to communicate effectively with this other culture #macrosw |
| Carrie Corrao @cacorrao @direwolfB Definitely, especially for people who live in very rural communities,and are often forgotten with transportation. #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @AlyssaLotmore: Tonight's topic for #MacroSW - Health care and macro practitioners: Tonight's topic for #MacroSW - Health care and macro practitioners: Why social workers must be at the forefront of the changing healthcare system. |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore Even with insurance, we must think about barriers that range from the high cost of care (co-pays and deductibles) to the possible lack of culturally competent care. #MacroSW |
| Adrienne @wirthadrienne A1: Affordability, transportation, accessibility especially rural areas, waitlists, whether or not a provider accepts a patient’s insurance #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @AlyssaLotmore: If you are new to our Twitter chats, check out our FAQs here: If you are new to our Twitter chats, check out our FAQs here: https://t.co/vpq4gz8YGP #MacroSW |
| Ninaflore @Ninaflore @AlyssaLotmore Financial burdens, high cost and copay for many, inability to receive care, and not everyone has access to affordable care. #MacroSW |
| Carlos | 🇵🇷 BLM ✊🏾 @carlosodj Q1: I think about how lack of education and a lot of misinformation can be a barrier. ACA is not an easy to understand and created a very complex system, people does not understand how ACA works. #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @AlyssaLotmore: If you are new to Macro #socialwork, we have a FAQ for that too: If you are new to Macro #socialwork, we have a FAQ for that too: https://t.co/iDCXudzrOn #MacroSW |
| Katelyn @Katelyn04791497 @TweetingBurd And I feel like this is issue is not stated up front with the patient #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @AlyssaLotmore: Q1: Q1: The ACA was a first step for individuals having more affordable access to health care. Even so, there are still barriers. What are the barriers to ACCESS health care? (i.e. insurance does not = care). #MacroSW |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr RT @AlyssaLotmore: Even with insurance, we must think about barriers that range from the high cost of care (co-pays and deductibles) to the possible lack of culturally competent care. #MacroSW |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 @AlyssaLotmore A1.2: many of our patients cannot afford their treatment due to the high deductible. Many with oreexisting conditions pay upwards of $5-10,000 deductibles that reset yearly. By year 2, they are out of the game. #macroSW |
 | Lucienne @luciennejanelle @AlyssaLotmore There are a few barriers that come to mind, one of them would be the types of insurance they take, which would limit the client. #MacroSW |
| Shelby Frusetta @shelby_frusetta @Verty1215 Cultural barriers can be a definite barrier to accessing healthcare. As social workers we always have to be mindful of our cultural competence #MacroSW |
| Rebecca Mt. Pleasant @rebeccaleemtp A1: comprehension/understanding of what is being said at appointments, thus resulting in lack of follow through with testings, other appointments, etc. #macrosw |
| Praxis Podcast @PraxisPod A1 A barrier for Medicaid pop. is finding approved providers, especially in a Managed Care network with multiple MCOs and providers not enrolled with all #MacroSW |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 @mhennigan17 @HersheyD47 And a lot of time they are not personal and seem VERY COLD discouraging clients #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda Students, be sure to use #MacroSW in all your tweets so we can see them and your professor can grade them! https://t.co/DHn5513G8g |
| PASWHA @paswha A1: Stigma remains a barrier to care for people living with HIV/AIDS #MacroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb @rll004 you are absolutely right about the high price of deductibles #macrosw |
| Christina Marsh, LCSW (she/her) @MarshAlesia A1: transportation, for one & can lead to more issues if one child has an appointment but others get out of school befor Mom gets back from apt-no one home so she takes all children out of school that day #MacroSW https://t.co/NssnpTNqtb |
| Loren Waltz @loren_waltz @KimMSW2018 @cacorrao Kim, even living in Lancaster, I didn't think of the Amish culture as being a barrier. That's a great example! #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs Enabling lawmakers to see this as a major disconnect. Health insurance does not mean access to care. Health insurance does not equal using the care. #MacroSW |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 RT @loren_waltz: 1) Rural areas often lack a sufficient amount of health care facilities, and poor public transportation can have an impact if the facility is far away #MacroSW |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 RT @shelby_frusetta: Insurance can still be a major barrier to healthcare. Affordability is a huge barrier, also transportation and accessibility of healthcare locations. #MacroSW |
| Heather Mabry-Kourt @KourtMabry @OfficialMacroSW A1: I intern at a hospital on a mental health unit and I see these barriers all the time. Patients are not treated equally, per se, when it comes to discharge and needing outpatient therapy due to insurance. Not all facilities take medicare and/or private insurance #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: Even with insurance, we must think about barriers that range from the high cost of care (co-pays and deductibles) to the possible lack of culturally competent care. #MacroSW |
| tryn amber @TrynAmber a1b and let's not forget that the amount of people trying to get care at a few local places that take their insurance is often too large making appointments and appropriate care hard to get #MacroSW |
| margaret murry @margaretmurry11 @mhennigan17 I am 100% in agreement with all of this and believe that healthcare has turned into business instead of medicine #macrosw |
 | Carolyn Wolf @Carolyn65641191 A1: Lack of resources always seems to be the answer, doesn't it? From there I would say transportation, misinformation, lack of education/information, the confusing system of healthcare itself, etc. #macroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda Welcome back! #MacroSW https://t.co/yfzbFzACek |
 | Sharon Troutman @thesharonnator RT @OfficialMacroSW: @GFeleisha @spcummings Great to have you here tonight, Feleisha! #MacroSW |
| Bryt @Brytannis Q1: Some barriers I think are education about WHAT is actually accessible to people in the community. Some things I'm thinking include knowing if there are clinics around communities that take walk-ins, insurance covered clients or anybody seeking treatment. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @OfficialMacroSW @AlyssaLotmore Yep, you are preserving your reputation @spcummings / @officialmacrosw #macroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb @UAlbanyNavs there is a gap in services because of lack of accessibility for many people. You make a very good point. #macrosw |
| michelle becker @michell85883920 @KourtMabry @OfficialMacroSW i work in a nursing home, and unfortunately these barriers are common #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UBSSW: @OfficialMacroSW @spcummings Hi, Stephen!Will we see your usual splendid array of gifs tonight? #MacroSW https://t.co/qOhj7YM8iv |
| Jaleen Leon @JaleenLeon Q1 Transportation and availability of open appointments #macrosw |
 | patiocake @patiocakey @AlexRidSW #MacroSW SO true, that things happen and changes need to be made, but people have to wait for the enrollment period, which can be super stressful. |
| Sonya Sanmateu @sonyasanmateu A1: I think some of the barriers to access health care are a high cost of health care, lack of services covered by an insurance plan, transportation, and geography. #MacroSW |
| Carlos | 🇵🇷 BLM ✊🏾 @carlosodj RT @karenzgoda: Students, be sure to use #MacroSW in all your tweets so we can see them and your professor can grade them! https://t.co/DHn5513G8g |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW @shelby_frusetta @Verty1215 Yes, this is important to point out. #MacroSW |
| Lucienne @luciennejanelle @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW That is a good point, some places cost an arm and a leg for a co-pay #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @jerryfarnett @OfficialMacroSW It is so complex even for us as SWers. What have you found to be helpful? #MacroSW |
| tryn amber @TrynAmber @wirthadrienne I have heard it is not as affordable as it seems. #MacroSW |
| Shelby Frusetta @shelby_frusetta @PASWHA Yes stigma can be a huge barrier depending on the presenting problem. Stigma is also associated with many behavioral health concerns. #MacroSW |
| Alexsis Murray @MurrayAlexsis A1: Transportation is a huge concern in rural areas, as well as having too many appointments. For example, providing too many services at several different locations can be viewed as setting our clients up to fail as they can not make it to all of the appointments. #macrosw |
 | Kayla @klteeples7911 @AlyssaLotmore I think one of the biggest barriers that I see with my clients is lack of service providers available that accepts their insurance, and their inability to get transportation to the appointments #MacroSW |
| WorkerSocialRadical @joshdnice Two of the biggest barriers we see today (the ACA failed to address): out of control costs and deflated coverage plans. #MacroSW |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 @poliSW This is such a huge barrier. Re authorizations sometimes take forever! #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @AlyssaLotmore: Access to care goes beyond having insurance coverage. We must think about geographic availability and connecting individuals with health care provides whom the patient trusts and can communicate with. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW A1 barriers: High costs, poor or no insurance coverage, lack of services in less urban areas https://t.co/q2AhZ15tYt #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @AlyssaLotmore: Even with insurance, we must think about barriers that range from the high cost of care (co-pays and deductibles) to the possible lack of culturally competent care. #MacroSW |
| Loren Waltz @loren_waltz On top of this, if an adault has to take off work for both their own appointmets, as well as their children's, it becomes even more difficult #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @michell85883920: A1: A1: signing up for the ACA is a barrier, and being able to afford the insurance. it is not cheap for low income #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UAlbanyNavs: Even with insurance, in practice we have found that those who have routinely used crisis management for health care, do not know how to do basic things like make a drs appointment or refill a prescription. #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UAlbanyNavs: Enabling lawmakers to see this as a major disconnect. Health insurance does not mean access to care. Health insurance does not equal using the care. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Shand_Kydd: A1: A1: availability; accessibility; accommodation; affordability and acceptability. cultural beliefs and preferences; appropriateness of services in terms of cultural, religious and language needs; racial prejudice and discrimination. #MacroSW |
| Sonya Sanmateu @sonyasanmateu A1: I know from my internship there is a lack of residential treatment programs that specialize in eating disorders in rural areas, which makes it hard to set up a step-down plan for clients. #MacroSW |
| Heather Mabry-Kourt @KourtMabry @OfficialMacroSW A1: When mental health facilities do not take certain types of insurance it can lead to the client not receiving the best care, which can lead to decomposition on mental health, which then leads to the person back in the hospital. Its a bad, expensive cycle! #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @kmarie228: Many Americans are not aware of how the various ACA coverage options work, especially those who have very minimal experience dealing with health care. Language and cultural barriers also create difficulty when attempting to navigate health care systems. #macrosw |
| CAROLINATAX N NOTARY @carolinatax @AlyssaLotmore With the Affordable Care Act we have the opportunity to be in the forefront of developing care models that truly integrate the person back into the environment/healthcare.#JCSUMSW #macroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @KourtMabry @OfficialMacroSW I see this all the time, even though I am on the health insurance end of it. So complex. Insurance does not = access or care. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @johannajblack1: Q1: Q1: paying for it. ACA is very expensive. knowing how to sign up for it. finding a DR in their network. transportation to appts. #macrosw |
| Cary Sanchez @CSanchezBSW @niyarna2 @AlyssaLotmore You make a really good point. My internship is at a hospital and during initial assessments social workers discuss with patients the cost of medications. If this is an issue SW discuss with the treatment team prescribing clients generic brand of medications #MacroSW |
| Social Worker @ERL_SW @cacorrao This is definitely a problem! one that I think can often be overlooked #macrosw |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW @Christi25672031 It's likely with a lot of participants, posts are taking longer to appear. #MacroSW |
| tryn amber @TrynAmber @TweetingBurd good point from a totally different angle! #MacroSW |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 @direwolfB I’ve had so many patients ask me about the process of filing for bankruptcy! It’s so heartbreaking. There are only so many resources and funds available, and the criteria is so specific that it’s a shot in the dark for patients. #macroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @nariah: A1: A1: Time off of work and predictable schedules. Recertification processes and monthly fees (which require funds but also access to credit or checks). #macrosw |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb In my internship it is a denial of services even though they have medical coverage. #macrosw |
 | Adrina Garcia @adrinagmsw2019 #DHmsw501 #MacroSW Hello, Adrina Garcia first time here! |
 | Chrissy Zeigler @Chrissy2690 @rll004 @AlyssaLotmore This is so true and then the employees are making too much to qualify for anything that they would be able to afford through the ACA. It seems like a lose lose for the employee #MacroSW |
| Giuseppina La Mattina @GiuseppinaLaMa3 @poliSW That is a good point! I didn't think about that. I didn't think that just because they have insurance doesn't mean it will be guaranteed due to that. #MacroSW |
| Nick @nick_molina A1. Pretty embarrassed that I do not know enough about ACA due to my status as a Veteran and having my health care provided to me through my local VAMC. #MacroSW |
| Feleisha Great 👑 @gfeleisha @OfficialMacroSW A1: Some barriers, in my opinion, to healthcare are transportation, availability of healthcare providers, affordability, and lack of quality healthcare. #macroSW #JCSUMSW |
| Krystal Washburn @kalw722 @AlyssaLotmore As social workers we must think about even external barriers, such as transportation. Those who formulate such legislature don't consider how people will access services. #MacroSW |
| Shaneea @Shaneea3 Hey everyone! I'm excited for tonight's discussion #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @amharlacher Good resource! Thanks Amanda! #MacroSW |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @klteeples7911 @AlyssaLotmore I agree, this is what I saw at my last internship. Many referrals to the SW dept from other clinics had to do with transportation issues. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @chelsea66732810: A1: A1: I’m thinking lack of psychiatrists or bed availability #macrosw |
| Aliceia Michelle @aliceiamichelle A1: I believe transportation, and cultural beliefs can result in barriers however as some Social Workers finding a way to sort through these barriers to better assist individuals seeking health care is key. #MacroSW #JCSUMSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: Access to care goes beyond having insurance coverage. We must think about geographic availability and connecting individuals with health care provides whom the patient trusts and can communicate with. #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda @mizzpicklezz @AlyssaLotmore Welcome back to #MacroSW great to see you again! |
| Jiknowles @jiknowles1 A1: One other thing I haven't really heard yet is paperwork issues. Many of my low income clients have lost birth certificates, social security cards, lack of pay stubs to prove income, ect. #MacroSW |
| Courtney @courtneyann2018 @AlyssaLotmore There are many barriers to access health care. What I feel is important is understanding insurance. There is a lack in understanding this complex system we call health insurance. We need more individuals to help educate and advocate for actual affordable health care. #MacroSW |
| Aesha @Aesha94278980 A:1 affordability and accessibility.....although the healthcare is there it still is not affordable nor easy to apply for. #MacroSW |
| Alex Ridley @AlexRidSW @TweetingBurd Yes barriers with what insurances will cover are huge. Rehab, medications, skilled nursing care, etc. I can’t believe some of the bills my clients receive for their blood cancer treatments. People pay so much for insurance and it can still be difficult to afford care #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AmberTryn: A1: A1: the process to get it is difficult to understand and hard to navigate. I have many very well educated social workers in my program that say it is a nightmare to help people obtain this #MacroSW |
| Christina Marsh, LCSW (she/her) @MarshAlesia So true=no expensive tests for you b/c you are on Medicaid...access denied 🙅🏻 #macrosw I’ve seen this in my practice https://t.co/dzckxQC773 |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @carlosodj: Excuse the extra tweets. #MacroSW is on tonight. https://t.co/OJ2KZC4kgG |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore Q2: How do we, as social workers, incorporate these barriers into the conversation about preventative and on-going health care, so that those most in need are gaining access? #MacroSW @OfficialMacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @Jiknowles1: A1: A1: One other thing I haven't really heard yet is paperwork issues. Many of my low income clients have lost birth certificates, social security cards, lack of pay stubs to prove income, ect. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @KimMSW2018: A1: A1: Co-pays sometimes make it near impossible for people to receive treatment - a lot are barely getting by as it is #macrosw |
| Carolyn Wolf @Carolyn65641191 A1: A lot of time my clients simply don't know where to find answers to their most important questions. #macroSW |
| margaret murry @margaretmurry11 @rll004 @direwolfB This points out have resiculous hospitals and physicians make their fees and charges. No one can afford them #macrosw |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Education about eligibility to services can be a barrier as well. #macrosw |
| Sonya Sanmateu @sonyasanmateu A1: The ACA's high deductibles make it hard to access affordable healthcare even if you have an insurance plan. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @VilleBananas: A1: A1: The disjointed nature of financing public behavioral health care, including community health centers, has been a substantial cause and barrier to providing adequate behavioral health care services (e.g., community health centers needing to blend revenue from... #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @KALW722 @AlyssaLotmore exactly! When we enroll we look at issues like transportation or translation services to pair with a PCP in a plan that works for them #MacroSW |
| Shand Kydd @Shand_Kydd Try to find a reputable therapist that specializes in EMDR in your geographical location...next to improbable #MacroSW |
| WorkerSocialRadical @joshdnice @SonyaSanmateu All excellent points, Sonya. Important for people to remember that there is a difference between coverage and 'quality coverage'; too often people do not see the latter. #MacroSW |
| PASWHA @paswha A2: Social workers use structural interventions and work across systems to improve health outcomes. #MacroSW #SWinHIVAIDS |
| Heather Mabry-Kourt @KourtMabry @michell85883920 @OfficialMacroSW It's unfortunate when you know your client needs the care they are not able to receive due to insurance barriers. #MacroSW |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 A2: I have ongoing conversations with my clients through CYA about the importance of having coverage #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW A1 These barriers to accessing health services lead to: Unmet health needs Delays in receiving appropriate care Inability to get preventive services Financial burdens Preventable hospitalizations #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW It's great to have so many students here tonight! If your posts aren't appearing right away, it's likely due to the volume of participants. #MacroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb As social workers educating our clients and giving them pathways to resources is a way to assist in the process. #macrosw |
| patiocake @patiocakey #macroSW Older adults sometimes have to wait 3 months for a specialist to have availability to see them for a certain malady. Why should they have to wait that long to get the help they were told to get? |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @KALW722 @AlyssaLotmore I think this is why more SW need to transition into legislative positions. Because of our training (ie. human behavior)we understand what a policy would look like for people day to day #macrosw |
| Shelby Frusetta @shelby_frusetta @AlexRidSW @TweetingBurd I see this a lot working in mental health, even with insurance clients struggle to afford copays, deductibles, and medications. #MacroSW |
| Shaneea @Shaneea3 A1: Social Workers should educate other disciplines about the socio-economic barriers to care such as transportation, housing, and food insecurities. On the macro, level this may include advocating for affordable health services to be located in at risk communities. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @michell85883920: @AmberTryn it is extremely hard to navigate, especially if you are not fluent in certain languages, its hard to understand #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @AlyssaLotmore: Q2: Q2: How do we, as social workers, incorporate these barriers into the conversation about preventative and on-going health care, so that those most in need are gaining access? #MacroSW @OfficialMacroSW |
| Danay Hershey @HersheyD47 A2: This is a tricky one. Mostly because who is considered being "most in need"? #MacroSW |
| Jessica Brown @nariah @Jiknowles1 Yes! I work with homeless youth - this problem is often #1. #macrosw |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW Q2 is live! #MacroSW https://t.co/UbaA9iY23J |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr RT @UBSSW: A1 These barriers to accessing health services lead to: Unmet health needs Delays in receiving appropriate care Inability to get preventive services Financial burdens Preventable hospitalizations #MacroSW |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 A2: With health coverage my clients are more easily able to successfully have their cases closed #macrosw |
| patiocake @patiocakey #macroSW A1 Older adults sometimes have to wait 3 months for a specialist to have availability to see them for a certain malady. Why should they have to wait that long to get the help they were told to get? |
 | Jennifer Frank @treehugging_lib RT @AlyssaLotmore: Q2: Q2: How do we, as social workers, incorporate these barriers into the conversation about preventative and on-going health care, so that those most in need are gaining access? #MacroSW @OfficialMacroSW |
| Shand Kydd @Shand_Kydd A2. acknowledge the white elephant in the room (truth about barriers related to culture, race); be honest; keep your language and intent simple and basic; speak (advocate) to that person as if you are speaking on their behalf (which you are). #MacroSW |
| Courtney @courtneyann2018 @luciennejanelle @AlyssaLotmore I agree! The whole in network and out of network is ridiculous. If you have insurance you should be able to go where ever you want to get the services you need. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @michell85883920 @AmberTryn Language access AND healthcare access - good point! #macroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @Verty1215 @AlyssaLotmore It takes SWers to bridge this gap or to use community members to help teach the possibility of health care #MacroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Resources can be low cost public transportation options such as low cost metro cards or accessiride. #macrosw |
| Adrienne White @ladywhite60 Q1: There are many barriers to care: physical barriers such as transportation, lack of education regarding benefits such as transportation assistance programs provided by insurance as well as psychological barriers, fear of provider or fear of possible diagnosis #macrosw |
| Johanna Black @johannajblack1 Q2: educating other disciplines/professionals about the barriers can help our clients, as well as educating them about barriers. #macrosw |
| Praxis Podcast @PraxisPod A2: We have to advocate for integrated care and preventive health care. We can save money and improve outcomes, but right now the narrative is keeping marginalized people out of health care system until they show up in ER #macroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @karenzgoda: Karen Zgoda, #MacroSW #swtech @publicpolicyumb PhD student @McCormackGrad @UMassBoston https://t.co/Lx5LV12Z0D |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW RT @mizzpicklezz: @KALW722 @AlyssaLotmore I think this is why more SW need to transition into legislative positions. Because of our training (ie. human behavior)we understand what a policy would look like for people day to day #macrosw |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs As social workers, we practice the care management that is necessary to help individuals make that switch from crisis, ED care, to preventative and on-going care. We must lessen that divide for marginalized and oppressed. #MacroSW |
| Social Worker @ERL_SW @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Important as social workers to advocate and spread the word. some people who think if it doesnt affect them directly then it doesn’t mater. need to get others to understand that we're all people who deserve affordable access to regardless of income, background etc. #macrosw |
| Loren Waltz @loren_waltz @Carolyn65641191 Access to recources can definitely be a huge barrier in any situation #MacroSW |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore Barriers to care can lead to unmet health needs, delays in receiving appropriate care, inability to get preventative care (leading to preventable hospitalizations), financial troubles, etc. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Ninaflore: @AlyssaLotmore I believe social workers must be at the forefront because we are the only profession that deals with patients within all the dimessions of wellness (e.g. mental, emotional, social ...) #MacroSW |
| michelle becker @michell85883920 A2: i provide a list of transportation agencies, explain the high deductible to clients, but stress importance of coverage #macrosw |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW RT @UBSSW: A1 These barriers to accessing health services lead to: Unmet health needs Delays in receiving appropriate care Inability to get preventive services Financial burdens Preventable hospitalizations #MacroSW |
| H. ONeill @HONeill15 A2: we need to make the argument not just for affordable healthcare, but accessible healthcare #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @KALW722: @OfficialMacroSW As advocates for our clients this is great topic to keep up to date on. A timely topic as healthcare continues to change #MacroSW |
| Alex Ridley @AlexRidSW Q2: One thing I am currently working on is a Patient Education Program, which will be focusing on financial resources and information. People also need help understanding insurance, so incorporating possible barriers is definitely something that could be beneficial #macroSW |
| Passionatefreedomfighter @chelsea66732810 A2: provide more opportunities for students to learn through internships. Sharing the information with community memebers #macrosw |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @KourtMabry @michell85883920 @OfficialMacroSW It's even more sad when you know the client is going to be right back in the ER or hospitalized for the same reasons😣 #MacroSW |
| Alexsis Murray @MurrayAlexsis @KourtMabry @OfficialMacroSW Great point. Insurance does not mean receiving quality services. Individuals with medicaid often do not have good dental plans. They also tend to use the 'cheapest' mode to fix the problem and are more likely to do things like pull teeth rather than fixing them. #macroSW |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr RT @KourtMabry: @michell85883920 @OfficialMacroSW It's unfortunate when you know your client needs the care they are not able to receive due to insurance barriers. #MacroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Advocating for clients that may not have the ability to advocate for themselves. #macrosw |
| Shaneea @Shaneea3 A2: Interning for a community based care program, I’ve realized that including social workers within an interdisciplinary team provides continuity of care and bridges the gap between medical and social barriers. #macrosw |
| Johanna Black @johannajblack1 Q2: Access to resources like free health clinics, transportation services, RX coupons. any little thing helps. #macrosw |
| Jessica Brown @nariah A2: Keeping our own knowledge up to date w/r/t methods of access is key. For example there was a meme going around with information on signing up for 2018 health insurance on the exchange, but in NYS we had until January 31st. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlexRidSW: Q1: Q1: The one barrier that I’ll never understand is why there has to be a time frame on it. It should be available 365 days a year for ANYONE who may need it. #macrosw |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 A2: Sometimes I don't think I am the most helpful as I don't understand the ins and outs of healthcare-It frustrates me not knowing #macrosw |
| Aliceia Michelle @aliceiamichelle RT @karenzgoda: Special welcome to all our hard-working students tonight! I see Millersville, @UBSSW, #jcsumsw, Wichita State University, University of Detroit-Mercy in the house! #MacroSW https://t.co/k3vns0jZIM |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @direwolfB: Here in downstate NY there are so many languages spoken and there may not be translators available to people seeking healthcare #macrosw |
| Chrissy Zeigler @Chrissy2690 @mhennigan17 Meg this is a huge barrier for families, they need to work but the offices they need to access arent available during a convenient time. The families are then forced to take time off work to get the services they need, which is lost wages and time #MacroSW |
| Christina Marsh, LCSW (she/her) @MarshAlesia RT @Shand_Kydd: A1: A1: availability; accessibility; accommodation; affordability and acceptability. cultural beliefs and preferences; appropriateness of services in terms of cultural, religious and language needs; racial prejudice and discrimination. #MacroSW |
| michelle becker @michell85883920 @johannajblack1 great point, unfortunately it does not see that there are any at this time #macrosw |
| tryn amber @TrynAmber a2 talk about and provide resources resources resources, especially local ones that address whatever issues they are personally experiencing whether it be language or transportation or anything else #MacroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Education and preventative care so that clients need less visits to the doctor. #macrosw |
| Heather Mabry-Kourt @KourtMabry @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW This is a valid point. Insurance may cover the majority of the cost, but can our client afford the co-pays and deductibles?! #MacroSW |
| Shelby Frusetta @shelby_frusetta A2: Advocating for integrated healthcare and educating and assisting clients in navigating the healthcare system. #MacroSW |
| Carrie Corrao @cacorrao A2: Educating people in policy that it is an issue is important. Many are unaware that it is an issue. Stats would help inform.#macrosw |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 A2- Having access to resources is important to allow clients know their options in what is available #macrosw |
| Praxis Podcast @PraxisPod A2: Advocate for stakeholder engagement, create spaces for people to influence decisions that affect them, they need to be at the table to share their experiences and shape policy #macrosw |
| tryn amber @TrynAmber a2 I also think that we need to educate ourselves the best that we can, so we can pass on the knowledge #MacroSW |
| michelle becker @michell85883920 @KourtMabry @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW its unfortunate that you pay so much and receive so little in return #mcrosw #macrosw |
| Passionatefreedomfighter @chelsea66732810 Teaching life skill classes that teach clients how to navigate the system #macrosw |
| Erika Vertigan @verty1215 I hope I'm not the only one lost in the replies! I'm trying to keep up! #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @mizzpicklezz @AlyssaLotmore Like #Buffalo - lack of wide coverage in #MassTransit for our greater metro area. #macroSW |
| CAROLINATAX N NOTARY @carolinatax @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Sheila here from #jcsumsw for another great discussion #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda So far, 89 and counting! #MacroSW https://t.co/Xz5pUTAddI https://t.co/Pdlv2Nkt6i |
| patiocake @patiocakey #macroSW A2 We ask our clients to think of what would help them the most. Can they think of alternatives to their healthcare? Instead of taking meds to fix high blood pressure, move more and limit salt? Stir-crazy? Join an exercise group. |
| Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care @UBittic A2. Incorporating Trauma Informed Care into the conversation is important so that when individuals do gain access, the potential for re-traumatization is reduced. This will ensure they continue to access health care services regularly https://t.co/IzcIMN7Hjz #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @mizzpicklezz @OfficialMacroSW @KALW722 @AlyssaLotmore Absolutely! We understand that plus the interdisciplinary perspectives along with the environmental barriers, this can show law makers the importance of change #MacroSW |
| margaret murry @margaretmurry11 @courtneyann2018 @AlyssaLotmore I love this we need to advocate for funding for patient advocates to increase in hospitals. They are needed!#macrosw |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore As social workers, we must think about how access to care can vary based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, residential location, etc. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @mizzpicklezz: @KALW722 @AlyssaLotmore I think this is why more SW need to transition into legislative positions. Because of our training (ie. human behavior)we understand what a policy would look like for people day to day #macrosw |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Within my field placement they hold classes on nutrition, diabetes and high blood pressure. #macrosw |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 @chelsea66732810 I think this sounds like a good idea, but how much buy in to this kinda solution concerns me. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @agingrights: #macroSW Older adults sometimes have to wait 3 months for a specialist to have availability to see them for a certain malady. Why should they have to wait that long to get the help they were told to get? |
| Carolyn Wolf @Carolyn65641191 A2: My favorite answer is to ask the client. How can we support you better? In what specific ways do you feel like the healthcare system is inaccessible to you? Truly our clients are experts in telling us what they need! #macroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @shelby_frusetta: @AlexRidSW @TweetingBurd I see this a lot working in mental health, even with insurance clients struggle to afford copays, deductibles, and medications. #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: @mizzpicklezz @OfficialMacroSW @KALW722 @AlyssaLotmore Absolutely! We understand that plus the interdisciplinary perspectives along with the environmental barriers, this can show law makers the importance of change #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Shaneea3: A1: A1: Social Workers should educate other disciplines about the socio-economic barriers to care such as transportation, housing, and food insecurities. On the macro, level this may include advocating for affordable health services to be located in at risk communities. #macrosw |
| Jessica Brown @nariah @KourtMabry I mean, can we? This is a problem for many nonprofit staff and families, too! #MacroSW |
| Carlos | 🇵🇷 BLM ✊🏾 @carlosodj @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW A2: educating people about their rights and what are their options that could potentially benefit them and grant them access to care. Always advocating for them when there’s opportunity to promote change in the system. #MacroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb This may be a way for people to commit to self care #macrosw |
| Giuseppina La Mattina @GiuseppinaLaMa3 @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW I think the best way to incorporate these barriers is to advocate and educate. Doing so in any way to spread the word would help those most in need and even those who don`t necessarily need but may also just lack understanding as well. #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @mizzpicklezz: @KALW722 @AlyssaLotmore I think this is why more SW need to transition into legislative positions. Because of our training (ie. human behavior)we understand what a policy would look like for people day to day #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @OfficialMacroSW: It's great to have so many students here tonight! If your posts aren't appearing right away, it's likely due to the volume of participants. #MacroSW |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 @direwolfB What kind of field placement is this? #macrosw |
| Johanna Black @johannajblack1 @UBittic WOW i never thought of that. that's a great idea. good call on thinking of victims of trauma. Awesome thought! #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: Q2: Q2: How do we, as social workers, incorporate these barriers into the conversation about preventative and on-going health care, so that those most in need are gaining access? #MacroSW @OfficialMacroSW |
| Kmarie228 @kmarie228 A2: There are often extreme disparities between the amount of health information people receive and the amount they understand. We can assist by implementing practices that utilize comprehensible communication to improve understanding of how systems and coverage work. #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UBSSW: A1 These barriers to accessing health services lead to: Unmet health needs Delays in receiving appropriate care Inability to get preventive services Financial burdens Preventable hospitalizations #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlexRidSW: @TweetingBurd Yes barriers with what insurances will cover are huge. Rehab, medications, skilled nursing care, etc. I can’t believe some of the bills my clients receive for their blood cancer treatments. People pay so much for insurance and it can still be difficult to afford care #macrosw |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Persuasively and gently. I don't think other medical professionals understand the social aspects of lack of access. I think SW in a medical setting can help bring an understanding. #macrosw |
| Jiknowles @jiknowles1 A2: FOR MY day job I work as a Family Preservation worker with Preventive Services. I started incorporating a basic family needs assessment that focuses on assessing for basic needs such as food, shelter, insurance, transportation, phone, ect. #MacroSW |
| Shelby Frusetta @shelby_frusetta @Shaneea3 Working on an interdisciplinary team can enhance quality of healthcare and help to make it more accessible. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Jiknowles1: A1: A1: One other thing I haven't really heard yet is paperwork issues. Many of my low income clients have lost birth certificates, social security cards, lack of pay stubs to prove income, ect. #MacroSW |
| Alexsis Murray @MurrayAlexsis I think using the barriers as a way to recognize problems so that you can make make systematic change is important. For example, I discussed transportation problems for A1. Creating one stop medical care locations have been successful for rural areas #macrosw |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @UBSSW @OfficialMacroSW And we find that clients give up. Why do I need to use my health insurance? I can go to the ED. We must educate our consumers and the health care workers need navigators helping them #MacroSW |
| Carlos | 🇵🇷 BLM ✊🏾 @carlosodj Someone is saying like it should be. #MacroSW https://t.co/o1JZ1T6aR2 |
| Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care @UBittic RT @Carolyn65641191: A2: A2: My favorite answer is to ask the client. How can we support you better? In what specific ways do you feel like the healthcare system is inaccessible to you? Truly our clients are experts in telling us what they need! #macroSW |
| Rebecca Mt. Pleasant @rebeccaleemtp A2: advocating for changes within our healthcare systems and shining light on the struggles we face #macrosw |
| Cary Sanchez @CSanchezBSW @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW The discussion of barriers should be initiated during intake or initial assessment. When thinking about accessibility if a social worker is aware transportation is an issue for a client they should connect the patient with community resources to address the need. #MacroSW |
| Carrie Corrao @cacorrao @Shand_Kydd I am glad you mentioned the white elephant! It can e hard for people to understand this, but ti is so vital. #macrosw |
| Lucienne @luciennejanelle @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW We need to advocate to our clients, meaning, do whatever we can to spread the word and get it out there so we can find others who will help support our clients and their needs #MacroSW |
 | Celebrate Shi @CelebrateShi @AlyssaLotmore A1.. language can be a barrier. #MacroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb @KimMSW2018 it is an adult day center. They provide numerous methods of health education for participants. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @MarshAlesia: So true=no expensive tests for you b/c you are on Medicaid...access denied 🙅🏻 #macrosw I’ve seen this in my practice https://t.co/dzckxQC773 |
| Heather Mabry-Kourt @KourtMabry @OfficialMacroSW A2: It needs to be a constant conversation and not just when it is a "hot topic" in the media or political seen. #MacroSW |
| michelle becker @michell85883920 RT @direwolfB: @KimMSW2018 it is an adult day center. They provide numerous methods of health education for participants. #macrosw |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 @AlyssaLotmore @jennifer_mae309 @OfficialMacroSW A2: United Way of Lancaster (PA) is starting an initiative to get resources to doctors offices to help patients with needs not necessarily related to health care. Great time to talk about how we can meet these needs at a visit (transportation, housing, basic needs, etc) #macroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UAlbanyNavs: @mizzpicklezz @OfficialMacroSW @KALW722 @AlyssaLotmore Absolutely! We understand that plus the interdisciplinary perspectives along with the environmental barriers, this can show law makers the importance of change #MacroSW |
| Jessica Brown @nariah @kmarie228 Yes! I have definitely seen this. The power dynamics and cultural issues add to the stress of needing care. #MacroSW |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 @direwolfB Oh, awesome! I think that is great. #macrosw |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @OfficialMacroSW I love students. After the chat please reach out to me at my twitter handle or by email kgross@albany.edu Love the discussion folks! #MacroSW |
| michelle becker @michell85883920 @direwolfB @KimMSW2018 they are great for the elderly when our clients cant afford the care at home, they attend those #macrosw |
| Alex Ridley @AlexRidSW @PraxisPod The more I get into macro this semester, the more I see the importance and benefit a SW with political power would yield for our communities! Getting involved in policy and advocacy is overlooked, but may be the most important thing we can do #MacroSW |
| Aliceia Michelle @aliceiamichelle RT @AlyssaLotmore: Q2: Q2: How do we, as social workers, incorporate these barriers into the conversation about preventative and on-going health care, so that those most in need are gaining access? #MacroSW @OfficialMacroSW |
| Shand Kydd @Shand_Kydd @agingrights i too am a strong supporter of alternatives to medications in all aspects of healthcare if it can be helped #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @AlyssaLotmore: Barriers to care can lead to unmet health needs, delays in receiving appropriate care, inability to get preventative care (leading to preventable hospitalizations), financial troubles, etc. #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @AlyssaLotmore: As social workers, we must think about how access to care can vary based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, residential location, etc. #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs RT @OfficialMacroSW: Q2 is live! #MacroSW https://t.co/UbaA9iY23J |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UAlbanyNavs: As social workers, we practice the care management that is necessary to help individuals make that switch from crisis, ED care, to preventative and on-going care. We must lessen that divide for marginalized and oppressed. #MacroSW |
 | Ivonne J. Maldonado @ivytona Q1: High medical bills; many uninsured people are not able to follow recommended treatments. Nearly a quarter of uninsured adults say they did not take a prescribed drug in the past year because they could not afford it. #MacroSW https://t.co/KINspbtftW |
| Jennifer Frank @treehugging_lib RT @rll004: @AlyssaLotmore @jennifer_mae309 @OfficialMacroSW A2: @AlyssaLotmore @jennifer_mae309 @OfficialMacroSW A2: United Way of Lancaster (PA) is starting an initiative to get resources to doctors offices to help patients with needs not necessarily related to health care. Great time to talk about how we can meet these needs at a visit (transportation, housing, basic needs, etc) #macroSW |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 @AlyssaLotmore @jennifer_mae309 @OfficialMacroSW It will be a good place to get the discussion moving with nonprofits and SWers about determine how to get this movement going in this (more rural) area! #macroSW |
| Giuseppina La Mattina @GiuseppinaLaMa3 @UBSSW There are so many barriers, not enough to count, and it's so sad when there are people who need affordable healthcare more than others! #MacroSW |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @UAlbanyNavs @OfficialMacroSW @KALW722 @AlyssaLotmore Our evaluation skills would also be useful. I think that SW are well equipped for formulating and submitting briefs to inform legislatures on the barriers of access to care and the effective solutions to bridge those gaps #macrosw |
| Lucienne @luciennejanelle @GiuseppinaLaMa3 @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW I agree with you. It’s most important to educate those who are unaware of what’s happening. Do whatever we can to spread the word and make people aware of what their options are. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW On our intake: "Did you have any problems with xyz (scheduling , transport)" - this lets the person know we are open identifyig problems -even if there are not quick fixes.#MacroSW |
| Sarah Vidzicki @sdvidzic A2 Educate other professionals on these barriers and help develop strategies for change for clients. Create a person centered focus by speaking to your client continually about their needs in terms of healthcare as their barriers may intermittently change #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @rll004 @AlyssaLotmore @jennifer_mae309 @OfficialMacroSW I got my BSW near Lancaster! Yay! Great to see this innovation, although a long time coming #MacroSW |
| WorkerSocialRadical @joshdnice Medical social work can be just as intimidating to SWs not in that part of the field. It is not only important to inform yourself, but be willing to reach out to others and ask for assistance. #MacroSW |
| Bryt @Brytannis @AlyssaLotmore Specialization clinics might be hard for patients as well. If a patient for example needs to go to a clinic that is far away from their home, it can cause a lot of guilt and shame going back and forth in order to just feel normal till the next appointment #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 #MacroSW https://t.co/vKKqtYWZKI |
| Alexsis Murray @MurrayAlexsis @Jwat1207 I agree! I love learning about my communities resources! I am always excited to find new resources for my clients (and they are always excited to tell me about new things in the community too!) Knowing the community that you work in is crucial for the work that we do! #MacroSW |
| Kayla @klteeples7911 @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW I think we need to advocate for those that do not have health care and educate those that do not. As social workers we need to give a voice to those that don’t understand it all and assist them in making informed decisions about their health care. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: @KALW722 @AlyssaLotmore exactly! When we enroll we look at issues like transportation or translation services to pair with a PCP in a plan that works for them #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Shand_Kydd: Try to find a reputable therapist that specializes in EMDR in your geographical location...next to improbable #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UAlbanyNavs: @OfficialMacroSW I love students. After the chat please reach out to me at my twitter handle or by email kgross@albany.edu Love the discussion folks! #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @KimMSW2018: A2: A2: I have ongoing conversations with my clients through CYA about the importance of having coverage #macrosw |
| Ninaflore @Ninaflore @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW •First, we should identify the barriers; who it affects and from there start the conversation with patients by asking them to tell us ways we can help #MacroSW |
| Rebecca Mt. Pleasant @rebeccaleemtp RT @kmarie228: A2: A2: There are often extreme disparities between the amount of health information people receive and the amount they understand. We can assist by implementing practices that utilize comprehensible communication to improve understanding of how systems and coverage work. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @direwolfB: As social workers educating our clients and giving them pathways to resources is a way to assist in the process. #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UAlbanyNavs: @UBSSW @OfficialMacroSW And we find that clients give up. Why do I need to use my health insurance? I can go to the ED. We must educate our consumers and the health care workers need navigators helping them #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Shand_Kydd: A2. acknowledge the white elephant in the room (truth about barriers related to culture, race); be honest; keep your language and intent simple and basic; speak (advocate) to that person as if you are speaking on their behalf (which you are). #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Yes - this is one of the most engaged #MacroSW chat groups I've seen! https://t.co/Sa3qV4HYAY |
| Social Worker @ERL_SW @mizzpicklezz @KALW722 @AlyssaLotmore You are absolutely right! I think that would be very beneficial. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: @Verty1215 @AlyssaLotmore It takes SWers to bridge this gap or to use community members to help teach the possibility of health care #MacroSW |
| H. ONeill @HONeill15 @AlexRidSW I think a lot of people don’t even know the right questions to ask when getting insurances #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @carlosodj: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW A2: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW A2: educating people about their rights and what are their options that could potentially benefit them and grant them access to care. Always advocating for them when there’s opportunity to promote change in the system. #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @Ladywhite60 @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW We try to during enrollment but that is once place and clients forget it. We need multiple stops along the route towards preventative and on-going care to share knowledge #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @direwolfB: Resources can be low cost public transportation options such as low cost metro cards or accessiride. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @johannajblack1: Q2: Q2: educating other disciplines/professionals about the barriers can help our clients, as well as educating them about barriers. #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @Carolyn65641191: A2: A2: My favorite answer is to ask the client. How can we support you better? In what specific ways do you feel like the healthcare system is inaccessible to you? Truly our clients are experts in telling us what they need! #macroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @PraxisPod: A2: A2: We have to advocate for integrated care and preventive health care. We can save money and improve outcomes, but right now the narrative is keeping marginalized people out of health care system until they show up in ER #macroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UBittic: A2. Incorporating Trauma Informed Care into the conversation is important so that when individuals do gain access, the potential for re-traumatization is reduced. This will ensure they continue to access health care services regularly https://t.co/IzcIMN7Hjz #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: As social workers, we practice the care management that is necessary to help individuals make that switch from crisis, ED care, to preventative and on-going care. We must lessen that divide for marginalized and oppressed. #MacroSW |
| Jessica Brown @nariah @UBSSW Yes, that is helpful. I only worry that if we have nothing to offer it might feel empty? #MacroSW |
| Courtney @courtneyann2018 @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Education needs to occur all the time and teaching our clients how to advocate for ourselves. I have always been told that social workers need to teach clients to advocate for themselves so in the end they don't need us. #MacroSW |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 @HONeill15 @AlexRidSW I have to agree with this- I ABSOLUTELY do not know what to ask. #macrosw |
| Feleisha Great 👑 @gfeleisha @OfficialMacroSW A2: Social workers should continue to inform, educate and communicateto clients so that they can understand their their health options. #macroSW #JCSUMSW |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @aubree0119 Often after 5pm folks just go to the ER which is not an efficient use of their time. In my city a few offices offer later appointments 2x a week, but I know that is not the norm #macrosw |
| Krystal Washburn @kalw722 @mizzpicklezz @OfficialMacroSW @AlyssaLotmore @mizzpicklezz you are 100% right. Knowledge and decision making power need to be combined #MacroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb It is not only about physical health but mental and emotional health as well. #macrosw |
| Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care @UBittic @johannajblack1 Thanks! Trauma has such a significant impact on an individual's life and unfortunately many people do not take it into consideration #macrosw |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @mizzpicklezz @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW This is very true. We are slowly bringing our medical providers on board. We are producing some short videos (1-3 minutes) to share at drs offices in a feed to help bridge the barrier of client need #MacroSW |
| Aesha @Aesha94278980 A:2 Collaboration with community Agencies to discuss barriers is a start to get people talking #MacroSW |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 Y’all. The TYPOS. I apologize #socialworkersunderstand #socialworkersreadcode #macroSW https://t.co/rl8wsmsNbp |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @Jwat1207 Yes - and while not accepting this as an acceptable "norm"! #macrosw |
| Aliceia Michelle @aliceiamichelle @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Advocating for affordable health care! Aiding awareness like we are doing in this chat, educating one another. Fighting for the ones who have been marginalized and oppressed. #MACROSW #JCSUMSW |
| Bryt @Brytannis @GiuseppinaLaMa3 @UBSSW It can be very disheartening. Some of these people did not ask to be sick or have a certain diagnosis they live with. I know with pediatrics some kids just want to play, but are restricted due to health conditions or aids to help them breathe or pump blood normally #MacroSW |
| David McCollum @VilleBananas A2: It's a good idea for us, as social workers, in addition to educating our clients, to educate ourselves on major legislative laws dealing with healthcare (e.g., MHPAEA, PPACA, and 21st Century Cures Act. #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @OfficialMacroSW: @UAlbanyNavs Yes - this is one of the most engaged #MacroSW chat groups I've seen! https://t.co/Sa3qV4HYAY |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Lack of access and interaction with others can cause loneliness especially in elderly populations. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: Barriers to care can lead to unmet health needs, delays in receiving appropriate care, inability to get preventative care (leading to preventable hospitalizations), financial troubles, etc. #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @klteeples7911: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW I think we need to advocate for those that do not have health care and educate those that do not. As social workers we need to give a voice to those that don’t understand it all and assist them in making informed decisions about their health care. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @michell85883920: A2: A2: i provide a list of transportation agencies, explain the high deductible to clients, but stress importance of coverage #macrosw |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore Q3. What practices seem to benefit access to care for those most in need? #MacroSW @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @MurrayAlexsis: @Jwat1207 I agree! I love learning about my communities resources! I am always excited to find new resources for my clients (and they are always excited to tell me about new things in the community too!) Knowing the community that you work in is crucial for the work that we do! #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlexRidSW: Q2: Q2: One thing I am currently working on is a Patient Education Program, which will be focusing on financial resources and information. People also need help understanding insurance, so incorporating possible barriers is definitely something that could be beneficial #macroSW |
| Jennifer Frank @treehugging_lib RT @AlexRidSW: @PraxisPod The more I get into macro this semester, the more I see the importance and benefit a SW with political power would yield for our communities! Getting involved in policy and advocacy is overlooked, but may be the most important thing we can do #MacroSW |
| Chrissy Zeigler @Chrissy2690 @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW I think the conversation starts right at the beginning. You need to be aware of what barriers each family is facing as each will be different. We wont be able to fix all problems but we can help them the best we can to accommodate and lead them in the right direction #MacroSW |
| Christina Marsh, LCSW (she/her) @MarshAlesia RT @karenzgoda: 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 #MacroSW https://t.co/vKKqtYWZKI |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 RT @VilleBananas: A2: A2: It's a good idea for us, as social workers, in addition to educating our clients, to educate ourselves on major legislative laws dealing with healthcare (e.g., MHPAEA, PPACA, and 21st Century Cures Act. #MacroSW |
| Ashley Kissinger @ashley_kiss10 A2: Regularly discuss these barriers with our clients and make sure they understand the barriers they may face, but also support them and provide education on how to overcome them. #macroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @OfficialMacroSW Who-hoo! Having trouble keeping up folks, my apologies #MacroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Free clinics that provide transportation are effective. #macrosw |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs RT @OfficialMacroSW: @UAlbanyNavs Yes - this is one of the most engaged #MacroSW chat groups I've seen! https://t.co/Sa3qV4HYAY |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda Great conversation tonight! #MacroSW https://t.co/kBVXjlcH9u |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs Using our social work skills about care and case management and applying them to policy changes is important so that policy makers see the divide between access and care. #MacroSW |
| Jessica Brown @nariah A3: At the micro level, I am sometimes able to schedule enrollment meetings during my meetings with families and sometimes they can be arranged in community centers, etc. When possible, I go along and try to help access needed documents #MacroSW |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 A3- Advocating for clients and assigning them through the process of accessing the healthcare #macrosw |
| Kmarie228 @kmarie228 Utilizing plain language strategies in health care and other service organizations can help improve health literacy so individuals can acquire the basic knowledge they need to make appropriate decisions regarding their own health. #macrosw |
| Johanna Black @johannajblack1 Q3: EDUCATION! RESOURCES! Both are SUPER important. as well as working w/ other disciplines/educating them. #macrosw |
| Carlos | 🇵🇷 BLM ✊🏾 @carlosodj RT @AlyssaLotmore: Q3. What practices seem to benefit access to care for those most in need? #MacroSW @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW @HONeill15 @AlexRidSW It's frustrating...the insurance system has morphed into a series of products that don't make much sense and are riddled with gaps and holes #MacroSW https://t.co/ZccwrzdLSJ |
| Sonya Sanmateu @sonyasanmateu A2: I am new to mezzo and macro practice, but very interested in affordable access to health care, so I am looking forward to learning how to become a part of the conversation. I might suggest organizing and advocating as means of doing so, but not sure how. #MacroSW |
| Heather Mabry-Kourt @KourtMabry @mizzpicklezz @OfficialMacroSW @KALW722 @AlyssaLotmore You make a great point! Macro social work can be a scary thing for social workers, at least me, but I think if it is incorporated more into our education and graduate experience we would see an influx of social workers taking on legislative positions. #MacroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb the ability to navigate the healthcare system is most beneficial for us as social workers to help our clients #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @AlexRidSW An aspect of financial literacy - one of the Grand Challenges for #SocialWork - https://t.co/kcmIBZOkhP #MacroSW |
| Giuseppina La Mattina @GiuseppinaLaMa3 @Brytannis @UBSSW Exactly! And these are the kind of people or children who need the healthcare. It could be a matter of life or death and there are these barriers that prevent care. It is disheartening, you're right! #MacroSW |
| Jennifer Frank @treehugging_lib RT @Carolyn65641191: A2: A2: My favorite answer is to ask the client. How can we support you better? In what specific ways do you feel like the healthcare system is inaccessible to you? Truly our clients are experts in telling us what they need! #macroSW |
| Kayla @klteeples7911 @GiuseppinaLaMa3 @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW I think we always need to advocate for our clients. Because they often can’t or won’t fight for their own cause #MacroSW |
| Cary Sanchez @CSanchezBSW @mizzpicklezz @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW I agree! I look at social workers as the grey area especially in the hospital setting where it can be black and white. Social workers are able to dedicate time when meeting with patients to understand the WHY and HOW. #MacroSW |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 A3- Iv'e done things like print out applications and provided transportation to hand in that application #macrosw |
| Courtney @courtneyann2018 @Ms_QuettaP @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Educating is always a must. Allowing the client to take the driver seat is what we want in the end. Then we just need to support and be there to answer questions or concerns. #MacroSW |
| Passionatefreedomfighter @chelsea66732810 My company provides transportation. That is helpful. An previous company had case managers@dedicated to filing for Medicaid #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @AlyssaLotmore: Q3. What practices seem to benefit access to care for those most in need? #MacroSW @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @MurrayAlexsis: @KourtMabry @OfficialMacroSW Great point. Insurance does not mean receiving quality services. Individuals with medicaid often do not have good dental plans. They also tend to use the 'cheapest' mode to fix the problem and are more likely to do things like pull teeth rather than fixing them. #macroSW |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @nariah This is a good one #macrosw |
| Jiknowles @jiknowles1 A2: I wonder if there would be a way to incorporate a policy change with DSS services to readily assess for insurance? If a client comes in for anything, I feel like that should be part of the paperwork. Do you have insurance? Yes, No. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @johannajblack1: Q2: Q2: Access to resources like free health clinics, transportation services, RX coupons. any little thing helps. #macrosw |
| michelle becker @michell85883920 A3: giving them the resources to understand, and ask appropriate questions #macrosw |
| BC Social Innovation @bc_innovation Critical that social workers are educated in health care. #macrosw |
| Jennifer Frank @treehugging_lib RT @AlyssaLotmore: Q3. What practices seem to benefit access to care for those most in need? #MacroSW @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr RT @UAlbanyNavs: Using our social work skills about care and case management and applying them to policy changes is important so that policy makers see the divide between access and care. #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW Q3 is live! #MacroSW https://t.co/GUngrzlxCT |
| Shelby Frusetta @shelby_frusetta A3: interdisciplinary teams and integrated healthcare. Also using evidenced based practices can reduce likelihood of clients returning the the same presenting problem #MacroSW |
| Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care @UBittic A3. Interdisciplinary collaboration. Individuals are able to access several different health related services all in one place #macrosw |
 | Elise Johnson @EJohnsonLCSW Sorry I’m late. Stuck in L.A. traffic #MacroSW. https://t.co/vfuCF8WbrY |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb In Queens many doctors offices provide transportation for inpatient procedures to and from home for low income elderly patients. #macrosw |
| Social Worker @ERL_SW @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Q3: Pushing for changes in policies and advocating is a good first step towards working to help others that are most in need #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda A3: Ruthless persistence. #MacroSW https://t.co/yhT3r8AdSR |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 RT @kmarie228: Utilizing plain language strategies in health care and other service organizations can help improve health literacy so individuals can acquire the basic knowledge they need to make appropriate decisions regarding their own health. #macrosw |
| H. ONeill @HONeill15 Telemedicine is a great way to give access to medicine across different communities! #macrosw |
| Jennifer Frank @treehugging_lib RT @VilleBananas: A2: A2: It's a good idea for us, as social workers, in addition to educating our clients, to educate ourselves on major legislative laws dealing with healthcare (e.g., MHPAEA, PPACA, and 21st Century Cures Act. #MacroSW |
| PASWHA @paswha A3: Research has shown stable housing improves health outcomes for vulnerable populations #MacroSW #SWinHIVAIDS |
| Johanna Black @johannajblack1 @kmarie228 this is awesome. i know some agencies have a policy where the language cant be higher than a certain 5th grade level. #macrosw |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @Brytannis @UBSSW We are creating some videos very short (1-3 min) to have in a feed at drs offices. Important to get the message to clients but to also let providers know that these are the simple barriers families face, and they are simple because the could be easily rectified! #MacroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb This is from personal experience with elderly people in my family. #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UAlbanyNavs: Using our social work skills about care and case management and applying them to policy changes is important so that policy makers see the divide between access and care. #MacroSW |
| Rebecca Mt. Pleasant @rebeccaleemtp @Igbydrood This sounds great!! #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW RT @courtneyann2018: @Ms_QuettaP @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Educating is always a must. Allowing the client to take the driver seat is what we want in the end. Then we just need to support and be there to answer questions or concerns. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW Hooray for #interprofessional collaboration - the future of #healthcare, a form of #integratedheatlhcare! #MacroSW https://t.co/lqu7LmZ15q |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @nariah: A2: A2: Keeping our own knowledge up to date w/r/t methods of access is key. For example there was a meme going around with information on signing up for 2018 health insurance on the exchange, but in NYS we had until January 31st. #MacroSW |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 @kmarie228 That’s a great point. If I can’t understand what it says, how can patients who don’t have a background in it understand enough to make sound decisions?! #macroSW |
| Aliesha @unLieshedd Everyone we serve should be culturally aware of the barriers that exist. Knowledge is key and if they don’t know what’s going on around then they won’t be able to advocate for themselves and definitely won’t know where to go for resources and help. #MacroSW |
| Shand Kydd @Shand_Kydd A3. current state legislation passed expanding scopes of practice for non-physician primary care providers such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners; increase the procedures, treatments, actions, processes, decisions permitted by law, for non-physician PCPs #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @courtneyann2018: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Education needs to occur all the time and teaching our clients how to advocate for ourselves. I have always been told that social workers need to teach clients to advocate for themselves so in the end they don't need us. #MacroSW |
| michelle becker @michell85883920 A3: utilizing a team effort to provide quality care and advice #macrosw |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Providing transportation seems to work. Also asking the patient what is most convenient for them especially when transportation is a barrier. #MacroSW |
| Carrie Corrao @cacorrao Q3. The start of Telemedicine. Accessing physicians across state borders can help with barriers and understanding medication use. #macrosw |
| Danay Hershey @HersheyD47 A3: Working at a school this year we have met with a lot of students who are having trouble with insurance. So we are advocating for them by talking to the insurance company about their needs. We also help them apply for services if they do not have any. #MacroSW |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 RT @Carolyn65641191: A2: A2: My favorite answer is to ask the client. How can we support you better? In what specific ways do you feel like the healthcare system is inaccessible to you? Truly our clients are experts in telling us what they need! #macroSW |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr RT @Chrissy2690: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW I think the conversation starts right at the beginning. You need to be aware of what barriers each family is facing as each will be different. We wont be able to fix all problems but we can help them the best we can to accommodate and lead them in the right direction #MacroSW |
| Feleisha Great 👑 @gfeleisha @OfficialMacroSW A2: Social workers should continue to communicate these barriers, educate, and inform clients of their health options so they can make better decisions. #macroSW #JCSUMSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @OfficialMacroSW: @UAlbanyNavs Yes - this is one of the most engaged #MacroSW chat groups I've seen! https://t.co/Sa3qV4HYAY |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW @EJohnsonLCSW Well, that looks...relaxing? #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @karenzgoda: 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 #MacroSW https://t.co/vKKqtYWZKI |
| Aliesha @unLieshedd RT @direwolfB: Free clinics that provide transportation are effective. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @JoshNice4: Medical social work can be just as intimidating to SWs not in that part of the field. It is not only important to inform yourself, but be willing to reach out to others and ask for assistance. #MacroSW |
| Alexsis Murray @MurrayAlexsis I work in the drug and alcohol field. Warm hand offs and advocacy seem to be effective. In our area there are assessments being done at the hospital after an overdose and the assessor is involved in the transitioning to the appropriate level of care. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: @rll004 @AlyssaLotmore @jennifer_mae309 @OfficialMacroSW I got my BSW near Lancaster! Yay! Great to see this innovation, although a long time coming #MacroSW |
| Margaret Murry @14MurryM A3: I believe that interdisciplinary care is most beneficial to help clients. #macrosw |
| Lucienne @luciennejanelle @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs I’m really interested in reading other answers to this question, all I can think about is finding resources and education. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: @Ladywhite60 @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW We try to during enrollment but that is once place and clients forget it. We need multiple stops along the route towards preventative and on-going care to share knowledge #MacroSW |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @aubree0119 😣 yup 😣😣 #macrosw |
| Heather Mabry-Kourt @KourtMabry @OfficialMacroSW Advocacy for the client and client systems! Persistence on a macro level to see an issue and find a solution! Listening to our clients and their needs! #MacroSW |
| michelle becker @michell85883920 @14MurryM I could not agree more with you #macrosw |
| Carlos | 🇵🇷 BLM ✊🏾 @carlosodj @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs A3: not sure about other jurisdictions but for people on Medicaid, if a barrier is transportation then informing them about MedicaidCab can be helpful. Also, conducting research on free services, some communities have churches or colleges that provide free care. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @mizzpicklezz: @aubree0119 Often after 5pm folks just go to the ER which is not an efficient use of their time. In my city a few offices offer later appointments 2x a week, but I know that is not the norm #macrosw |
| Alex Ridley @AlexRidSW Q3: Educating, providing resources, and most importantly asking. Some people may not speak up, but others are just waiting for someone to ask them what they need/need help with. #macrosw |
| patiocake @patiocakey A3: Pointing cts to volunteer transportation service has been super beneficial for older adults who feel like a nuisance to their relatives - asking for rides all the time for their many doctor's appts. #macroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @direwolfB: It is not only about physical health but mental and emotional health as well. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UBittic: @johannajblack1 Thanks! Trauma has such a significant impact on an individual's life and unfortunately many people do not take it into consideration #macrosw |
| Elise Johnson @EJohnsonLCSW Any peek at the ocean is relaxing, I guess! @OfficialMacroSW #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: @mizzpicklezz @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW This is very true. We are slowly bringing our medical providers on board. We are producing some short videos (1-3 minutes) to share at drs offices in a feed to help bridge the barrier of client need #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @MurrayAlexsis: I work in the drug and alcohol field. Warm hand offs and advocacy seem to be effective. In our area there are assessments being done at the hospital after an overdose and the assessor is involved in the transitioning to the appropriate level of care. #macrosw |
| Ivonne J. Maldonado @ivytona "Access to health care impacts physical, social, and the mental health status and quality of life. "Barriers to health services include: High cost of care, Inadequate or no insurance coverage, Lack of availability of services, Lack of culturally competent care." #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Aesha94278980: A:2 Collaboration with community Agencies to discuss barriers is a start to get people talking #MacroSW |
| Shaneea @Shaneea3 A3: Practices that would contribute to helping clients in need would be evaluating the cost of medical services, prescriptions, and making sure the client understands their medical diagnoses as well as their insurance plan. #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @GFeleisha: @OfficialMacroSW A2: @OfficialMacroSW A2: Social workers should continue to communicate these barriers, educate, and inform clients of their health options so they can make better decisions. #macroSW #JCSUMSW |
| Lucienne @luciennejanelle @mizzpicklezz @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs That’s a really great idea, maybe get a feel what the client really needs by asking them. Great answer! #MacroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb @14MurryM you are absolutely right. Interdisciplinary care should be at the forefront of the way that we help clients. #macrosw |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @courtneyann2018 @OfficialMacroSW @Ms_QuettaP @AlyssaLotmore We find they can't at first. The health care system is so complex and the ED is so much easier. We are finding with slowing the process down and creating achievable goals, they are starting to make change. #MacroSW |
| Jessica Brown @nariah RT @AlexRidSW: @PraxisPod The more I get into macro this semester, the more I see the importance and benefit a SW with political power would yield for our communities! Getting involved in policy and advocacy is overlooked, but may be the most important thing we can do #MacroSW |
| Carrie Corrao @cacorrao @HersheyD47 That is great you are talking with the insurance companies. I am sure many are unaware of the barriers that exist. #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UBSSW: Hooray for #interprofessional collaboration - the future of #healthcare, a form of #integratedheatlhcare! #MacroSW https://t.co/lqu7LmZ15q |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UAlbanyNavs: @Brytannis @UBSSW We are creating some videos very short (1-3 min) to have in a feed at drs offices. Important to get the message to clients but to also let providers know that these are the simple barriers families face, and they are simple because the could be easily rectified! #MacroSW |
| tryn amber @TrynAmber a3 networking, interdisciplinary action, collaboration, resources, education, advocacy, etc #MacroSW |
| Carlos | 🇵🇷 BLM ✊🏾 @carlosodj @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Also, there are insurance companies that have outreach specialists/recruiters, calling insurance companies and making a referral #MacroSW |
| Kmarie228 @kmarie228 @rll004 Exactly!! If we get confused by some of the language, what about those people who have much less experience dealing with health care systems?? #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @rll004 Not a problem - we can tell what you mean! #MacroSW https://t.co/3ZHw3LMUys |
| Jiknowles @jiknowles1 A3: This is one of the services I refer my clients to. https://t.co/KbqY3PaUCb Though they do not help with initial set up of insurance. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Brytannis: @GiuseppinaLaMa3 @UBSSW It can be very disheartening. Some of these people did not ask to be sick or have a certain diagnosis they live with. I know with pediatrics some kids just want to play, but are restricted due to health conditions or aids to help them breathe or pump blood normally #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs RT @OfficialMacroSW: Q3 is live! #MacroSW https://t.co/GUngrzlxCT |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @VilleBananas: A2: A2: It's a good idea for us, as social workers, in addition to educating our clients, to educate ourselves on major legislative laws dealing with healthcare (e.g., MHPAEA, PPACA, and 21st Century Cures Act. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: Q3. What practices seem to benefit access to care for those most in need? #MacroSW @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs RT @courtneyann2018: @Ms_QuettaP @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Educating is always a must. Allowing the client to take the driver seat is what we want in the end. Then we just need to support and be there to answer questions or concerns. #MacroSW |
| Rebecca Mt. Pleasant @rebeccaleemtp A3: care management! #macrosw |
| Giuseppina La Mattina @GiuseppinaLaMa3 @Brytannis @UBSSW I like the way you think! I agree!! #MacroSW |
| Jennifer Frank @treehugging_lib RT @Shaneea3: A2: A2: Interning for a community based care program, I’ve realized that including social workers within an interdisciplinary team provides continuity of care and bridges the gap between medical and social barriers. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: @OfficialMacroSW Who-hoo! Having trouble keeping up folks, my apologies #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @karenzgoda: Great conversation tonight! #MacroSW https://t.co/kBVXjlcH9u |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: Using our social work skills about care and case management and applying them to policy changes is important so that policy makers see the divide between access and care. #MacroSW |
| Courtney @courtneyann2018 @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Starting where the client is at is a practice we should always use no matter what situation. #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda @johannajblack1 @kmarie228 Have you seen @govplainlang: https://t.co/X3ASQxSIfL #MacroSW |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @kmarie228 @rll004 I know I had to Google a few terms at my placement #macrosw ... |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @nariah: A3: A3: At the micro level, I am sometimes able to schedule enrollment meetings during my meetings with families and sometimes they can be arranged in community centers, etc. When possible, I go along and try to help access needed documents #MacroSW |
| Kayla @klteeples7911 @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs I think education, as well as, bridging the gaps that are present for the client (ie. transportation) #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @KimMSW2018: A3- Advocating for clients and assigning them through the process of accessing the healthcare #macrosw |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 @mizzpicklezz @kmarie228 @rll004 I use Google all the time when I don't know what I am talking about!! LOL #macrosw |
| Jaleen Leon @JaleenLeon A2 Communication is key , we must continue to communicate barriers and educate providing various resources #macrosw |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr RT @courtneyann2018: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Starting where the client is at is a practice we should always use no matter what situation. #MacroSW |
| Social Worker @ERL_SW @AlexRidSW I agree I think sometimes people may be scared or unsure of what to ask and it is important to let them know we are here to help #macrosw |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @carlosodj @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Yes, this is a great option. We find that we have to help some of our refugee clients with "cards" telling where they want to go. Also helping them to learn how to make the appointment with the medicab can be a barrier if not addressed #MacroSW |
| Ivonne J. Maldonado @ivytona "Access to care often varies based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and residential location." #macrosw |
| Bryt @Brytannis @UAlbanyNavs @UBSSW YES! Videos and also pictures definitely help communicate things easily. Sometimes reading can be very difficult for people, especially if there is medical terminology in there. It's a foreign language. The simpler the better, make everyone an expert with themselves! #MacroSW |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore Q4. How do we help social work students see the link between health care and their work in the field at either clinical or macro settings? #MacroSW @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs |
| Praxis Podcast @PraxisPod A3: As social workers, we definitely understand the importance of building relationships with people, and that's not to say other providers don't, but the health care system doesn't currently support the engagement necessary to provide good services to people. #MacroSW |
| Adrienne White @ladywhite60 Q3:guided care coordination seems to be useful as it uses a multidisciplinary approach attempts to address current needs, barriers to care as well as emerging needs #macrosw |
 | TJ T., MSW, ACM-SW @eclecticbsw A3- Having a "fast track" access program between local hospital and local health department to help others to get into an appt first and *then* worry about the paperwork #MacroSW https://t.co/euGx75irC1 |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @AlyssaLotmore: Q4. How do we help social work students see the link between health care and their work in the field at either clinical or macro settings? #MacroSW @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs |
| Jessica Brown @nariah A3: Seems like a universal single payer system could reduce the barrier of paperwork, recerts, and premiums. #macrosw |
| Johanna Black @johannajblack1 @karenzgoda @kmarie228 @govplainlang i have not but plan on it now! great resoucrce! Thanks for the tip! #macrosw |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @KimMSW2018 @kmarie228 @rll004 #macrosw https://t.co/3R62lG9WRY |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @courtneyann2018: @Ms_QuettaP @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Educating is always a must. Allowing the client to take the driver seat is what we want in the end. Then we just need to support and be there to answer questions or concerns. #MacroSW |
| Courtney @courtneyann2018 @ERL_SW @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs This is great! Understanding where the client is at and then advocating for them for there needs. #MacroSW |
| Jennifer Frank @treehugging_lib RT @AlyssaLotmore: Q4. How do we help social work students see the link between health care and their work in the field at either clinical or macro settings? #MacroSW @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs |
| Sonya Sanmateu @sonyasanmateu A3: Utilization Reviews are one way social workers can advocate for their clients in getting the coverage they need. #MacroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Provide students with experiences in healthcare social work that will challenge them. #macrosw |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs RT @ERL_SW: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Q3: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Q3: Pushing for changes in policies and advocating is a good first step towards working to help others that are most in need #macrosw |
| Jessica Brown @nariah A4: Medical care is referenced in Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs RT @luciennejanelle: @mizzpicklezz @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs That’s a really great idea, maybe get a feel what the client really needs by asking them. Great answer! #MacroSW |
| David McCollum @VilleBananas A3: Being able to sign up for benefits (e.g., SNAP, Medicaid, LIHEAP, TANF) online in Pennsylvania is really nice because it cuts out the need to physically go to the county assistance office. #MacroSW |
| Shand Kydd @Shand_Kydd A4. by driving home, the importance of specific theories that guide practice; the philosophy and fore-runners for social work theory such as Erikson; psychosocial; psychodynamic; transpersonal; social learning; systems theory etc. #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW Q4 is live! #MacroSW https://t.co/g29NWYrr81 |
| Elise Johnson @EJohnsonLCSW Q3 Sometimes the best advocacy begins with our medical colleagues who sometimes view patients as adversaries, sadly. #macrosw |
| michelle becker @michell85883920 @direwolfB i agree, i am very fortunate i am a health care social worker, i think everyone should have the opportunity #macrosw |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Experiences in dealing with providers, medicaid and medicare as well as education in these concepts will prepare students. #macrosw |
| Ninaflore @Ninaflore @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Solving the root of the issues; that is poverty, financial strains and then support patients by guiding them to the resources that are appropriate to their financial position #MacroSW |
| Margaret Murry @14MurryM A2: We must communicate with other providers and agencies in order to work together to dissolve the barriers. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW A3 In #ErieCounty we have Community Health WOrkers that really help with keeping people on track with mes, appts. meals, etc. https://t.co/ueC5LgQSe1 #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW one to one or small group case management linking how their insurance cards links them directly to their PCP and other care. This is a small but important step for accessing #MacroSW |
| Alexsis Murray @MurrayAlexsis @ivytona Great point! More research is going into holistic measures of care! right now insurance typically does not pay for these types of services however, some people are hopeful that they will cover them in the future as treatment should involve the mind, body and soul! #macrosw |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore Here is an example that is being done at @UAlbanySSW, where MSW students are hired to assist individuals in navigating the health care enrollment system. Our guest expert, Kelly @UAlbanyNavs, leads the program. https://t.co/6myzA3k431 #MacroSW |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 A4: By encouraging placements in the health care field #macrosw |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs A recent exploratory study of the UAlbany navigators experience as students and professionals suggests they gained a myriad of practice skills and a specific skill set for their jobs as social workers in micro and macro settings. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @kmarie228: Utilizing plain language strategies in health care and other service organizations can help improve health literacy so individuals can acquire the basic knowledge they need to make appropriate decisions regarding their own health. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @johannajblack1: Q3: Q3: EDUCATION! RESOURCES! Both are SUPER important. as well as working w/ other disciplines/educating them. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @OfficialMacroSW: @HONeill15 @AlexRidSW It's frustrating...the insurance system has morphed into a series of products that don't make much sense and are riddled with gaps and holes #MacroSW https://t.co/ZccwrzdLSJ |
| Feleisha Great 👑 @gfeleisha @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs A3: Case management uses a collaborative process that can aid in assessing, screening, transitional care, etc. #macroSW #JCSUMSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @SonyaSanmateu: A2: A2: I am new to mezzo and macro practice, but very interested in affordable access to health care, so I am looking forward to learning how to become a part of the conversation. I might suggest organizing and advocating as means of doing so, but not sure how. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @KourtMabry: @mizzpicklezz @OfficialMacroSW @KALW722 @AlyssaLotmore You make a great point! Macro social work can be a scary thing for social workers, at least me, but I think if it is incorporated more into our education and graduate experience we would see an influx of social workers taking on legislative positions. #MacroSW |
| Kmarie228 @kmarie228 As a current MSW student, I would encourage professors and field instructors to continuously provide context and discussion about how many of the concerns we will experience with clients and institutions frequently stem from systemic issues of health disparity #macrosw |
| Bryt @Brytannis @GiuseppinaLaMa3 @UBSSW Play is a beautiful thing. As a Child Life Specialist I helped children cope in the hospital using the power of play as a healing tool to reduce stress, anxiety or trauma to children & their families. I like to say I play for a living, and its fun. #AllTheBubbles&Glitter #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs RT @UAlbanyNavs: @courtneyann2018 @OfficialMacroSW @Ms_QuettaP @AlyssaLotmore We find they can't at first. The health care system is so complex and the ED is so much easier. We are finding with slowing the process down and creating achievable goals, they are starting to make change. #MacroSW |
| michelle becker @michell85883920 A4: by encouraging field placement in the clinical setting #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @KimMSW2018: A3- Iv'e done things like print out applications and provided transportation to hand in that application #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda Getting to be that time of the chat...keep up with the volume as best you can! #MacroSW https://t.co/zQazohGYf7 |
| Johanna Black @johannajblack1 Q4: educate them about the links between healthcare and basically everything else. healthcare plays a huge role in all levels of SW #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @courtneyann2018: @Ms_QuettaP @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Educating is always a must. Allowing the client to take the driver seat is what we want in the end. Then we just need to support and be there to answer questions or concerns. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @chelsea66732810: My company provides transportation. That is helpful. An previous company had case managers@dedicated to filing for Medicaid #macrosw |
| Social Worker @ERL_SW @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Affects clients at all levels. clinical setting, access to healthcare can be crucial for a person to receive services. macro setting, we look at the bigger picture & need to understand how to work towards policy changes that hinder others from affordable access. #macrosw |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @OfficialMacroSW Presenting case studies of individuals who received health insurance but could not access care due to barriers or education is one way to present the divide. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Jiknowles1: A2: A2: I wonder if there would be a way to incorporate a policy change with DSS services to readily assess for insurance? If a client comes in for anything, I feel like that should be part of the paperwork. Do you have insurance? Yes, No. #MacroSW |
 | J E R I E L 🇧🇸 @iam_mrrolle #MacroSW #jcsumsw I would say the lack of culturally competent healthcare providers and facilities and the lack of availability. https://t.co/cdwwFuflZG |
| Elise Johnson @EJohnsonLCSW A4 Teaching students about the sequelae of developmental/complex trauma. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @ivytona: "Access to care often varies based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and residential location." #macrosw |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @nariah It would, since most hospitals in single payer systems operate like non profits providing a service. The problem id that the US health care delivery system is reactive not preventative. Shifting it over would be a monumental task #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda That's so helpful - excellent idea! #MacroSW https://t.co/jwmU3Ee1f7 |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Brytannis: @UAlbanyNavs @UBSSW YES! Videos and also pictures definitely help communicate things easily. Sometimes reading can be very difficult for people, especially if there is medical terminology in there. It's a foreign language. The simpler the better, make everyone an expert with themselves! #MacroSW |
| patiocake @patiocakey A4 A student studying in the field is bound to hear patterns emerge about probs with healthcare. It just takes asking a supervisor or higher up WHY the same issue keeps coming up, and what the agency intends to do about it. ASK now, they tell us. #macroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Education in medical legislation that can affect clients and services. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @KimMSW2018: @mizzpicklezz @kmarie228 @rll004 I use Google all the time when I don't know what I am talking about!! LOL #macrosw |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @OfficialMacroSW A recent exploratory study of the UAlbany navigators experience as students and professionals suggests they gained a myriad of practice skills and a specific skill set for their jobs as social workers in micro and macro settings. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @karenzgoda: @johannajblack1 @kmarie228 Have you seen @govplainlang: @johannajblack1 @kmarie228 Have you seen @govplainlang: https://t.co/X3ASQxSIfL #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @GiuseppinaLaMa3: @Brytannis @UBSSW I like the way you think! I agree!! #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @rebeccaleemtp: A3: A3: care management! #macrosw |
| Sonya Sanmateu @sonyasanmateu A4: I have noticed at my internship that a significant part of the work that social workers do is advocating for treatment coverage via communicating with insurance companies. This has shown me how important access to care is. #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @AlyssaLotmore: Here is an example that is being done at @UAlbanySSW, where MSW students are hired to assist individuals in navigating the health care enrollment system. Our guest expert, Kelly @UAlbanyNavs, leads the program. https://t.co/6myzA3k431 #MacroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Teaching us as students where the gaps in services may be present and providing us tools to address the gaps. #macrosw |
| Ninaflore @Ninaflore @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs As students, we should understand that there will always be a link between healthcare and whatever field we are working in because our patients come from all walks of life with similar but yet different issues #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: Q4. How do we help social work students see the link between health care and their work in the field at either clinical or macro settings? #MacroSW @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs |
| Johanna Black @johannajblack1 @michell85883920 great idea. you and i know it's been a great learning experience interning/working in the healthcare field!!! #macrosw |
| Feleisha Great 👑 @gfeleisha @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Also, using a transdisciplinary approach to pursue, improving the experience of care, achieving better healthcare outcomes. #macroSW #JCSUMSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: @carlosodj @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Yes, this is a great option. We find that we have to help some of our refugee clients with "cards" telling where they want to go. Also helping them to learn how to make the appointment with the medicab can be a barrier if not addressed #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UAlbanyNavs: A recent exploratory study of the UAlbany navigators experience as students and professionals suggests they gained a myriad of practice skills and a specific skill set for their jobs as social workers in micro and macro settings. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Ladywhite60: Q3:guided care coordination seems to be useful as it uses a multidisciplinary approach attempts to address current needs, barriers to care as well as emerging needs #macrosw |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW @kmarie228 Yes! This is so important. The Macro in #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @eclecticbsw: A3- Having a "fast track" access program between local hospital and local health department to help others to get into an appt first and *then* worry about the paperwork #MacroSW https://t.co/euGx75irC1 |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UAlbanyNavs: @courtneyann2018 @OfficialMacroSW @Ms_QuettaP @AlyssaLotmore We find they can't at first. The health care system is so complex and the ED is so much easier. We are finding with slowing the process down and creating achievable goals, they are starting to make change. #MacroSW |
| Aliceia Michelle @aliceiamichelle @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs A3: Transportation! A lot of my clients at my agency have issues with getting to and from their appointments also it wouldn’t hurt to evaluate the cost. #JCSUMSW #MACROSW |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 My work requires a lot of this kind of knowledge, however it is hard to acquire a good grasp w/o direct help of someone who knows #macrosw |
| Praxis Podcast @PraxisPod Encourage students who don't have practicum placements in health care to look for volunteer opportunities with an ombuds office #MacroSW |
| Jessica Brown @nariah @SonyaSanmateu that sounds exhausting and infuriating. #MacroSW |
| Lucienne @luciennejanelle @kmarie228 That’s something along the lines of what I was thinking! #MacroSW |
| Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care @UBittic A4. Offering more courses in MSW programs that focus on social work practice in health care settings. Also, incorporating health care access issues into clinical and macro course curriculum #macrosw |
| Cary Sanchez @CSanchezBSW @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs One of the first responses my field placement (hospital setting) provided me with was the NASW Standards for Social Work practice in Health Care settings. This helped me understand the role of a social worker within the health care setting #MacroSW |
| Sarah Vidzicki @sdvidzic A3 Strive for collaboration among all providers and make the client the expert on their story. #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW I think teaching new students the skills they need even if they aren't planning on medical SW is important. BECAUSE ALL people need healthcare. We found in our study this to be beneficial to our students who were navigators especially later in their career--+skill set #MacroSW |
| Jiknowles @jiknowles1 A4: Do you think professional collaboration should be a mandatory part of an MSW field placement? #MacroSW |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr RT @Ninaflore: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs As students, we should understand that there will always be a link between healthcare and whatever field we are working in because our patients come from all walks of life with similar but yet different issues #MacroSW |
| Carlos | 🇵🇷 BLM ✊🏾 @carlosodj RT @AlyssaLotmore: Q4. How do we help social work students see the link between health care and their work in the field at either clinical or macro settings? #MacroSW @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs |
| Kim Wright @KimMSW2018 @UBittic This certainly would have helped me! #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @nariah THIS! #MacroSW HR 676 https://t.co/q0CHSLXKy7 |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @nariah: A3: A3: Seems like a universal single payer system could reduce the barrier of paperwork, recerts, and premiums. #macrosw |
| Lucienne @luciennejanelle @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs I think teaching or giving as many examples as possible to give different scenarios if possible to help students such as myself learn. #MacroSW |
| Jennifer Frank @treehugging_lib RT @Ninaflore: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs As students, we should understand that there will always be a link between healthcare and whatever field we are working in because our patients come from all walks of life with similar but yet different issues #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @SonyaSanmateu: A3: A3: Utilization Reviews are one way social workers can advocate for their clients in getting the coverage they need. #MacroSW |
| J E R I E L 🇧🇸 @iam_mrrolle @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW #MacroSW #jcsumsw attend our national conferences and reach the legislative authority at the federal level |
| Elise Johnson @EJohnsonLCSW #CSUDHmsw501 #macrosw |
 | Tom G @TomGSW A1: our culture, our moral compass. We have yet to arrive at a consensus decision that says everyone (bar none) deserves/has the right to access healthcare. #MacroSW https://t.co/S9JXL0H1wu |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @CSanchezBSW @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW And I bet if you didn't work in healthcare it would still serve you very well. Thanks for sharing! #macrosw |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 @AlyssaLotmore @jennifer_mae309 @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs A4: both of my placements have been in health care, which helped me immensely with the understanding of the system. If you’re not in that setting, I’d suggest going to an appt with a client (if allowed) or talking to them about what needs of theirs are not being met #macroSW |
 | VanessaSW @vanessa50084005 RT @SonyaSanmateu: A3: A3: Utilization Reviews are one way social workers can advocate for their clients in getting the coverage they need. #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda #MedicareForAll #MacroSW https://t.co/VMFc8SRD5G |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore RT @UAlbanyNavs: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW I think teaching new students the skills they need even if they aren't planning on medical SW is important. BECAUSE ALL people need healthcare. We found in our study this to be beneficial to our students who were navigators especially later in their career--+skill set #MacroSW |
| Katelyn @Katelyn04791497 Pure advocating and becoming more knowledabke about the policies that are in place and potential changes that need to be done in order to maximize a client’s overall quality of life #MacroSw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @nariah Absolutely #healthcare = #HumanRIghts #MacroSW https://t.co/xVm2qSXxL3 |
| Alex Ridley @AlexRidSW @SamanthaWeiric2 I wish I was able to work more closely with insurance companies. Or at least be able to understand the differences between the common ones #macrosw |
| Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care @UBittic @KimMSW2018 It would have helped me as well! #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Shand_Kydd: A4. by driving home, the importance of specific theories that guide practice; the philosophy and fore-runners for social work theory such as Erikson; psychosocial; psychodynamic; transpersonal; social learning; systems theory etc. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @VilleBananas: A3: A3: Being able to sign up for benefits (e.g., SNAP, Medicaid, LIHEAP, TANF) online in Pennsylvania is really nice because it cuts out the need to physically go to the county assistance office. #MacroSW |
| VanessaSW @vanessa50084005 RT @OfficialMacroSW: Why social workers must be at the forefront of the changing healthcare system – #MacroSW 2/15/18 at 9pm EST https://t.co/XLnREx79eO https://t.co/jCLQZwgtse |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Ninaflore: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Solving the root of the issues; that is poverty, financial strains and then support patients by guiding them to the resources that are appropriate to their financial position #MacroSW |
| TJ T., MSW, ACM-SW @eclecticbsw Emphasizing the link during discussions in HBSE and other classes. Bring in social workers from the field who can help paint that picture. #MacroSW https://t.co/R3EXDN3wlb |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 A4: learning how to clearly navigate the government health care and benefit sites. Anyone can help a client sign up for Medicare/Medicaid/SSI/SSD/etc. If we know what to do, we can really help advocate for our clients and help them avoid extreme stress within the system #macroSW |
| Christina Marsh, LCSW (she/her) @MarshAlesia RT @UBSSW: A3 In #ErieCounty we have Community Health WOrkers that really help with keeping people on track with mes, appts. meals, etc. https://t.co/ueC5LgQSe1 #MacroSW |
| Kayla @klteeples7911 @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs As students, I think that any field setting will have a health care link. I think that we need to be educated to know and understand how to utilize the system to the best advantage of our clients #MacroSW |
| TJ T., MSW, ACM-SW @eclecticbsw RT @OfficialMacroSW: Why social workers must be at the forefront of the changing healthcare system – #MacroSW 2/15/18 at 9pm EST https://t.co/XLnREx79eO https://t.co/jCLQZwgtse |
| Ashley Kissinger @ashley_kiss10 A4: encourage internships in the healthcare setting, but also incorporate speakers/conferences for social workers to gain a deeper understanding #macroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda @Jiknowles1 I would say collaboration in general is key to linking clients to resources and services - both within and outside of an agency. #MacroSW |
| Praxis Podcast @PraxisPod A4 There are so many opportunities to advocate for health care in regard to Medicaid, because CMS requires states to open a lot of public comment periods. These are great opportunities for students to research an issue and write a public comment. #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW @rll004 @AlyssaLotmore @jennifer_mae309 @UAlbanyNavs I had a similar experience: first placement was hospital adminstration, the second in oncology #MacroSW |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 RT @Ninaflore: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Solving the root of the issues; that is poverty, financial strains and then support patients by guiding them to the resources that are appropriate to their financial position #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW ... on track with MEDS -Yes those typos..) #MacroSW |
| Rebecca Mt. Pleasant @rebeccaleemtp A4: first hand experience is always the best kind... requiring participation in a health care setting/group/training on some level... #macrosw |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @rll004 @AlyssaLotmore @jennifer_mae309 @OfficialMacroSW You will always use these skills that you gained in the healthcare setting. Worth volunteering or gaining these skills #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @MurrayAlexsis: @ivytona Great point! More research is going into holistic measures of care! right now insurance typically does not pay for these types of services however, some people are hopeful that they will cover them in the future as treatment should involve the mind, body and soul! #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: Here is an example that is being done at @UAlbanySSW, where MSW students are hired to assist individuals in navigating the health care enrollment system. Our guest expert, Kelly @UAlbanyNavs, leads the program. https://t.co/6myzA3k431 #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: A recent exploratory study of the UAlbany navigators experience as students and professionals suggests they gained a myriad of practice skills and a specific skill set for their jobs as social workers in micro and macro settings. #MacroSW |
| David McCollum @VilleBananas A4: I learned a lot from writing two policy analyses on major healthcare legislation in my MSW program. I learned even more through going the process of applying for Medicaid and SNAP for myself once I became eligible in graduate school. #MacroSW |
| patiocake @patiocakey @aubree0119 @kelmiller22 Our thinking meshes with their wild ideas: What would be a dream healthcare scenario for you? Oh, it's being in nature? Well, that could help a whole host of probs. Let's get you outdoors somehow! #MacroSW |
| Bryt @Brytannis A4: Help students by realizing they have a voice & can give others who may not have one. Ask Qs to supervisors about what access a client may have and what their options are. Dive in and look into it; a student might help more than they thought they could #Advocacy #macrosw |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 RT @kmarie228: As a current MSW student, I would encourage professors and field instructors to continuously provide context and discussion about how many of the concerns we will experience with clients and institutions frequently stem from systemic issues of health disparity #macrosw |
| Alex Ridley @AlexRidSW Q4: I mean health relates to a lot of things. Just having students understand the common barriers with health insurance and general information would be great. #macroSW |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore We must breakdown this notion that micro and macro are separate. Both go hand-in-hand, as our work can never be ‘only micro’. You cannot simply work with individuals without making an effort to change the macro-level issues. #MacroSW |
 | Kristie Halsey (Holmes) @DrKristie Patients who are sick generally need support in managing the negotiations with the hospital as well as separate lab & doctor billing. Connect with the social workers at the hospital for support. #MacroSW #healthcare https://t.co/7plHGLcUf3 |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @Ninaflore @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW So true! You understand this as a student, while many medical providers don't. Let's lead a change effort! #MacroSW |
 | Carla DeHetre @carladehetre RT @DrKristie: Let’s review what’s already been introduced to Congress keeping our children safe from murder at school via easy gun access. If it’s not good enough to gain our support, let’s write one that is. Who’s in? #congress #shooting #MacroSW #LetsWriteABill https://t.co/OGt4BsIghi https://t.co/pWaM43yHZz |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda No health care funding = no social work services for many and fewer social work jobs. #MacroSW https://t.co/HR6PmQ8qwZ |
| WorkerSocialRadical @joshdnice A4: access, quality of care, health outcomes etc all have ties to specific demographic groups; this is no coincidence. Students should be well aware of these disparities and be able to apply it in various settings, in the pusuit of SJ and ethical sowk practice. #MacroSW |
| CAROLINATAX N NOTARY @carolinatax @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs #MacroSW #JCSUMSW #3Affordable care, insurance, quality facilities and education. |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda #MacroSW https://t.co/7iQVYGNM5L |
| Shaneea @Shaneea3 Continuing the conversation about how social workers play a valuable role in health care is vital. Utilizing organizational infrastructure to tackle this issue will impact our clients for the better. #macrosw https://t.co/tH5rPJA2A0 |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: We must breakdown this notion that micro and macro are separate. Both go hand-in-hand, as our work can never be ‘only micro’. You cannot simply work with individuals without making an effort to change the macro-level issues. #MacroSW |
| Kmarie228 @kmarie228 A4: At Millersville, we had a worker from one of our local managed care companies come into a class and illustrate for us how large managed care systems actually function. It was really eye-opening and informative! #macrosw |
| Alex Ridley @AlexRidSW @VilleBananas If you are helping/directing people apply for such benefits, it would only make sense you understand the process yourself first. #macrosw |
| Feleisha Great 👑 @gfeleisha @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs A4: By providing more education about health service coordination to social work students while addressing the critical need for social workers in the healthcare setting. #macroSW #JCSUMSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs What an engaging group of #MacroSW Macro SWers can lead the change effort! |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 RT @Jiknowles1: A1: A1: One other thing I haven't really heard yet is paperwork issues. Many of my low income clients have lost birth certificates, social security cards, lack of pay stubs to prove income, ect. #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs RT @AlyssaLotmore: We must breakdown this notion that micro and macro are separate. Both go hand-in-hand, as our work can never be ‘only micro’. You cannot simply work with individuals without making an effort to change the macro-level issues. #MacroSW |
 | Ryan Hannon @tweetoutreach Hi everyone, Ryan in #TraverseCity. Just got in from Outreach, can someone bring me up to speed? #MacroSW |
| patiocake @patiocakey I feel bad/concerned for the macross tweeters on here. Think they're catching on? #macroSW |
| Ryan Hannon @tweetoutreach RT @AlyssaLotmore: We must breakdown this notion that micro and macro are separate. Both go hand-in-hand, as our work can never be ‘only micro’. You cannot simply work with individuals without making an effort to change the macro-level issues. #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW @AlyssaLotmore This is the absolute truth #MacroSW https://t.co/veIEw791me |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW A4 there are scholarships for SW students going into certain areas like #substanceuse disorders or #olderadults #MacroSW https://t.co/GXtjGv8qQY |
| Ninaflore @Ninaflore @KESollenberger Yes for sure, the collaboration among providers and agencies is necessary for us to effectively help our patients. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @kmarie228: As a current MSW student, I would encourage professors and field instructors to continuously provide context and discussion about how many of the concerns we will experience with clients and institutions frequently stem from systemic issues of health disparity #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Brytannis: @GiuseppinaLaMa3 @UBSSW Play is a beautiful thing. As a Child Life Specialist I helped children cope in the hospital using the power of play as a healing tool to reduce stress, anxiety or trauma to children & their families. I like to say I play for a living, and its fun. #AllTheBubbles&Glitter #MacroSW |
| BC Social Innovation @bc_innovation We could also benefit from interdisciplinary training models. #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 #MacroSW https://t.co/AKhOucLD1z |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @OfficialMacroSW: @AlyssaLotmore This is the absolute truth #MacroSW https://t.co/veIEw791me |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb @UBSSW really I was going to specialize in the aging population. How can I access this? #macrosw |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW I'm a macro clinican myself and value both skills and use each micro and macro in all settings. My communities and agencies are my "clients" and my clients are future change makers! #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @karenzgoda: Getting to be that time of the chat...keep up with the volume as best you can! #MacroSW https://t.co/zQazohGYf7 |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @michell85883920: A4: A4: by encouraging field placement in the clinical setting #macrosw |
| Shand Kydd @Shand_Kydd @agingrights i thought the same thing too! LOL! anime peeps! #MacroSW |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 @Jiknowles1 This is a GREAT point. Pay stubs, proof of income, any type of disability or social security checks. It’s practically impossible to do anything without that, and it’s so frustrating #macroSW |
| Ryan Hannon @tweetoutreach Healthcare outcomes are much better when people have a home to go to when they leave the hospital. #MacroSW |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs The link will always be there. The first part of assessing a population or an individual client usually has to do with their health. Healthcare is always going to be linked to what SW do #MacroSW |
| Aliceia Michelle @aliceiamichelle @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Q4: No matter the direction we choose to go towards our clients will forever need healthcare. Providing care for our clients is top priority, this includes their health. Their health is the root of everything. Mental, emotional, spiritual and physical. #MACROSW #JCSUMSW |
| Christina Marsh, LCSW (she/her) @MarshAlesia A4: I’d remind SW students that as a clinician your job is assisting clients w/ all aspects of their lives biopsychosocial & spiritual as each area affects the other #MacroSW https://t.co/sP7GC5cvK9 |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 RT @Shaneea3: Continuing the conversation about how social workers play a valuable role in health care is vital. Utilizing organizational infrastructure to tackle this issue will impact our clients for the better. #macrosw https://t.co/tH5rPJA2A0 |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 RT @kmarie228: A4: A4: At Millersville, we had a worker from one of our local managed care companies come into a class and illustrate for us how large managed care systems actually function. It was really eye-opening and informative! #macrosw |
| Shakesha Alexander @VeterinarySWK RT @AlyssaLotmore: We must breakdown this notion that micro and macro are separate. Both go hand-in-hand, as our work can never be ‘only micro’. You cannot simply work with individuals without making an effort to change the macro-level issues. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @michell85883920 And a #macroSW setting too? One of each micro / macro in a two-year #MSW program perhaps. |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 @kmarie228 That was soooo informative! I was so glad that they were able to show us that. #macroSW |
| Bryt @Brytannis @JaleenLeon We gotta have strength for some people! I think that people have been denied of so many healthcare needs that they may not even want to try and ask again about coverage. If we give them a route, we give them strength! #MacroSW |
 | kimmy ™. @heavyondpretty A1: Lack of availability of services- it can lead to unmet health needs and also inability to get preventive services. #JCSUMSW #MACROSW https://t.co/tZz6nIshUB |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @rll004: @AlyssaLotmore @jennifer_mae309 @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs A4: @AlyssaLotmore @jennifer_mae309 @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs A4: both of my placements have been in health care, which helped me immensely with the understanding of the system. If you’re not in that setting, I’d suggest going to an appt with a client (if allowed) or talking to them about what needs of theirs are not being met #macroSW |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb It is not just health in the physical sense what are we doing to help our populations feel fulfilled. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @TomGSW: A1: A1: our culture, our moral compass. We have yet to arrive at a consensus decision that says everyone (bar none) deserves/has the right to access healthcare. #MacroSW https://t.co/S9JXL0H1wu |
| Christina Marsh, LCSW (she/her) @MarshAlesia RT @karenzgoda: 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 #MacroSW https://t.co/AKhOucLD1z |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @EJohnsonLCSW: #CSUDHmsw501 #macrosw |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb This can have a great effect on overall health. #macrosw |
| Elise Johnson @EJohnsonLCSW A5 We have to cite evidence that SWs contribute to the medical system's financial bottom line. #csudhMSW501 #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @brotharolle: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW #MacroSW #jcsumsw attend our national conferences and reach the legislative authority at the federal level |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @UAlbanyNavs @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Micro models can be applied to large populations as well. Too often there's a macro vs. micro thing going on but both micro and macro practice inform each other. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @karenzgoda: #MedicareForAll #MacroSW https://t.co/VMFc8SRD5G |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UBittic: @KimMSW2018 It would have helped me as well! #macrosw |
| Cary Sanchez @CSanchezBSW @michell85883920 @UBSSW Adding onto this point the students in my field course have field placements related to medical/clinical setting. This has been beneficial to also learn from one another and see what other hospitals in the area are doing #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs RT @mizzpicklezz: @UAlbanyNavs @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Micro models can be applied to large populations as well. Too often there's a macro vs. micro thing going on but both micro and macro practice inform each other. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @eclecticbsw A4 - good suggestion! #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 #MacroSW https://t.co/VqMvtQMzQk |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @rll004: A4: A4: learning how to clearly navigate the government health care and benefit sites. Anyone can help a client sign up for Medicare/Medicaid/SSI/SSD/etc. If we know what to do, we can really help advocate for our clients and help them avoid extreme stress within the system #macroSW |
 | Chabeli Nadal @ChabeliNadal RT @BC_Innovation: We could also benefit from interdisciplinary training models. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @karenzgoda: @Jiknowles1 I would say collaboration in general is key to linking clients to resources and services - both within and outside of an agency. #MacroSW |
| J E R I E L 🇧🇸 @iam_mrrolle #MacroSW #jcsumsw social work is broad it have some correlation with clinical macro by dealing with communities and organizations.. clinicians work with or under organizations in the community. Which creates social equity or capitalism https://t.co/7ja7yL0Dkz |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @mizzpicklezz: @UAlbanyNavs @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Micro models can be applied to large populations as well. Too often there's a macro vs. micro thing going on but both micro and macro practice inform each other. #macrosw |
| Ninaflore @Ninaflore @GFeleisha @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs I do believe that knowlege is the first step of addressing an issue and the exposure to health care setting is necessary for all social workers. woop woop HBCU #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @OfficialMacroSW: @rll004 @AlyssaLotmore @jennifer_mae309 @UAlbanyNavs I had a similar experience: @rll004 @AlyssaLotmore @jennifer_mae309 @UAlbanyNavs I had a similar experience: first placement was hospital adminstration, the second in oncology #MacroSW |
| Kristie Halsey (Holmes) @DrKristie Apps like Zoc Doc help sort by types of Medicaid with Doctor reviews. Can save both you and the patient a lot of time determining who takes new patients too... #MacroSW https://t.co/KoV0H5itf3 |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: @rll004 @AlyssaLotmore @jennifer_mae309 @OfficialMacroSW You will always use these skills that you gained in the healthcare setting. Worth volunteering or gaining these skills #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @VilleBananas: A4: A4: I learned a lot from writing two policy analyses on major healthcare legislation in my MSW program. I learned even more through going the process of applying for Medicaid and SNAP for myself once I became eligible in graduate school. #MacroSW |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore Our chat time is coming to an end. Thank you so much for participating tonight. A great dialogue about the importance of socialworkers in healthcare! The chat transcript will be archived on the #MacroSW blog (https://t.co/2QOtU6d5OD). @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @agingrights: @aubree0119 @kelmiller22 Our thinking meshes with their wild ideas: @aubree0119 @kelmiller22 Our thinking meshes with their wild ideas: What would be a dream healthcare scenario for you? Oh, it's being in nature? Well, that could help a whole host of probs. Let's get you outdoors somehow! #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @EJohnsonLCSW: A5 We have to cite evidence that SWs contribute to the medical system's financial bottom line. #csudhMSW501 #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Brytannis: A4: A4: Help students by realizing they have a voice & can give others who may not have one. Ask Qs to supervisors about what access a client may have and what their options are. Dive in and look into it; a student might help more than they thought they could #Advocacy #macrosw |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Loneliness, poverty, lack of access to food and shelter all impact health. If we can change these things, for clients health. #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda @EJohnsonLCSW Great to see you tonight Elise! #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @DrKristie: Patients who are sick generally need support in managing the negotiations with the hospital as well as separate lab & doctor billing. Connect with the social workers at the hospital for support. #MacroSW #healthcare https://t.co/7plHGLcUf3 |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: We must breakdown this notion that micro and macro are separate. Both go hand-in-hand, as our work can never be ‘only micro’. You cannot simply work with individuals without making an effort to change the macro-level issues. #MacroSW |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs This is such an engaging conversation with great thinkers. Would love to continue this conversation. Let's do this again soon. Thank you! #MacroSW |
| Tom G @TomGSW A4: diverse internship experiences that include work with clients of various SES. Eye-opening. #MacroSW https://t.co/veBKLlxAC3 |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: @Ninaflore @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW So true! You understand this as a student, while many medical providers don't. Let's lead a change effort! #MacroSW |
| Jaleen Leon @JaleenLeon Establishing interdisciplinary models of care adressing multiple needs is beneficial #macrosw |
| patiocake @patiocakey Massively grateful for the medical social workers doing this hard, demanding work! It helps those of us that don't do it so much! Great appreciation. #macroSW |
| PASWHA @paswha 1/2 So many comments suggesting education, both for clients and social workers, as a key to improving healthcare #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UAlbanyNavs: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW I'm a macro clinican myself and value both skills and use each micro and macro in all settings. My communities and agencies are my "clients" and my clients are future change makers! #MacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW Wow, is it an hour already? This #MacroSW chat just flew! https://t.co/Bea56WfG4S |
| PASWHA @paswha 2/2 At the National Conference on Social Work in HIV/AIDS we’ll focus on the different ways social workers will end HIV/AIDS. Join us May 23-26 in D.C.! #MacroSW #SWinHIVAIDS |
| Susan Bhuiyan @direwolfb Thank you so much for this enlightening conversation!! #macrosw |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs Health care is a hard one to unravel but I wonder what great macro swers can do together? #MacroSW |
| Social Worker @ERL_SW @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Thanks for such an informative chat #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @OfficialMacroSW: Wow, is it an hour already? This #MacroSW chat just flew! https://t.co/Bea56WfG4S |
| J E R I E L 🇧🇸 @iam_mrrolle #macrosw #jcsumsw possibly micro, lcsw, and physicals and staff that practices at the top of their licenses https://t.co/pOOKS8R2kF |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore The next #MacroSW chat will be hosted by Pat (@ubssw). The topic is Building Financial Capability through Technology, with guest expert Dr. Nadine Shaanta Murshid of UBSSW! @OfficialMacroSW |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW Thank you, @AlyssaLotmore and @UAlbanyNavs! This was an amazing chat tonight! Well done!!!! #MacroSW https://t.co/DPLvXuOSdE |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @DrKristie @carladehetre @nasw @CRISPontheHill @CSocialWorkEd @socworkpodcast @SJSworks @socialgood @OfficialMacroSW @mashsocialmedia @latimespolitics A4 Here! prevention - #GunViolence #SaneGunLaws #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda ❤ #MacroSW https://t.co/PdWzhkahFN |
| Adrina Garcia @adrinagmsw2019 #macrosw Thank you! #DHmsw501 |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @AlyssaLotmore: Our chat time is coming to an end. Thank you so much for participating tonight. A great dialogue about the importance of socialworkers in healthcare! The chat transcript will be archived on the #MacroSW blog (https://t.co/2QOtU6d5OD). @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @karenzgoda: No health care funding = no social work services for many and fewer social work jobs. #MacroSW https://t.co/HR6PmQ8qwZ |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @DrKristie: Apps like Zoc Doc help sort by types of Medicaid with Doctor reviews. Can save both you and the patient a lot of time determining who takes new patients too... #MacroSW https://t.co/KoV0H5itf3 |
| J E R I E L 🇧🇸 @iam_mrrolle RT @OfficialMacroSW: Wow, is it an hour already? This #MacroSW chat just flew! https://t.co/Bea56WfG4S |
| Jiknowles @jiknowles1 This was fun! I look forward to doing this more often! #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @CAROLINATAX: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs #MacroSW #JCSUMSW #3Affordable care, insurance, quality facilities and education. |
| Elise Johnson @EJohnsonLCSW A4 Students must have training in complex care: Child abuse assessment, Substance abuse tx, Mental health care. Seems obvs, I know #macrosw |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda @DrKristie Welcome back Kristie! #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @karenzgoda: #MacroSW https://t.co/7iQVYGNM5L |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @Shaneea3: Continuing the conversation about how social workers play a valuable role in health care is vital. Utilizing organizational infrastructure to tackle this issue will impact our clients for the better. #macrosw https://t.co/tH5rPJA2A0 |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @AlyssaLotmore: The next #MacroSW chat will be hosted by Pat (@ubssw). The topic is Building Financial Capability through Technology, with guest expert Dr. Nadine Shaanta Murshid of UBSSW! @OfficialMacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @kmarie228: A4: A4: At Millersville, we had a worker from one of our local managed care companies come into a class and illustrate for us how large managed care systems actually function. It was really eye-opening and informative! #macrosw |
| Tom G @TomGSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: We must breakdown this notion that micro and macro are separate. Both go hand-in-hand, as our work can never be ‘only micro’. You cannot simply work with individuals without making an effort to change the macro-level issues. #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @OfficialMacroSW: Thank you, @AlyssaLotmore and @UAlbanyNavs! This was an amazing chat tonight! Well done!!!! #MacroSW https://t.co/DPLvXuOSdE |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: What an engaging group of #MacroSW Macro SWers can lead the change effort! |
| #MacroSW Moderator @OfficialMacroSW Thanks for sharing this information! #MacroSW https://t.co/8S2PoVaBN4 |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @Jiknowles1: This was fun! I look forward to doing this more often! #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @Adrinagmsw2019: #macrosw Thank you! #DHmsw501 |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs @OfficialMacroSW @AlyssaLotmore Loved these thinkers here...continue thinking and doing. We need macro SWers at the forefront of this new healthcare change! #MacroSW |
| Rebecca Light @rll004 Love learning so much each week and being able to take it back to my job on Monday! Thanks for a great chat, now it’s time for some shut eye #macroSW https://t.co/yA0MIjqN7J |
| laquetta evans @levansmdnc Q1: What are the barriers to ACCESS health care? #MacroSW #jcsumsw Transportation is a barrier. Cost of copays, no time off work. Culture of a suspicion of doctors . |
| Bryt @Brytannis @TweetingBurd It's like you want to be healthy in order to work, but work doesn't want to pay for your healthiness. So you try and figure out how to be healthy on a job that gives you only so many hours and not a decent income. #MacroSW https://t.co/b9EXgMpSMy |
| UAlbany Navigators @UAlbanyNavs RT @OfficialMacroSW: Thanks for sharing this information! #MacroSW https://t.co/8S2PoVaBN4 |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @tweetoutreach Wow it's been a really fast and full #MacroSW chat tonight - do check out the transcript. to be posted later tonight, Ryan |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @BC_Innovation: We could also benefit from interdisciplinary training models. #macrosw |
 | Social Work Post @socialworkpost Free Mental Health Webinars, February 2018 < easy way to stay up-to-date! #socialwork #MacroSW #mentalhealth https://t.co/sFOdZq40Jq via @SWcareer |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda Thank you all for an energizing and important chat! Students go treat yourselves. #MacroSW https://t.co/vlkUnwrsfG |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @BC_Innovation Interprofessional Education is a huge trend right now https://t.co/qcozP0qlEq #MacroSW |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @Brytannis: @TweetingBurd It's like you want to be healthy in order to work, but work doesn't want to pay for your healthiness. So you try and figure out how to be healthy on a job that gives you only so many hours and not a decent income. #MacroSW https://t.co/b9EXgMpSMy |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @rll004: Love learning so much each week and being able to take it back to my job on Monday! Thanks for a great chat, now it’s time for some shut eye #macroSW https://t.co/yA0MIjqN7J |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @UAlbanyNavs: @OfficialMacroSW @AlyssaLotmore Loved these thinkers here...continue thinking and doing. We need macro SWers at the forefront of this new healthcare change! #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @MarshAlesia: A4: A4: I’d remind SW students that as a clinician your job is assisting clients w/ all aspects of their lives biopsychosocial & spiritual as each area affects the other #MacroSW https://t.co/sP7GC5cvK9 |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda RT @EJohnsonLCSW: A4 Students must have training in complex care: A4 Students must have training in complex care: Child abuse assessment, Substance abuse tx, Mental health care. Seems obvs, I know #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW I'm a macro clinican myself and value both skills and use each micro and macro in all settings. My communities and agencies are my "clients" and my clients are future change makers! #MacroSW |
| WorkerSocialRadical @joshdnice @causeisaidSOph ACA heavily subsidized private insurance, promised millions of new customers, gave pharmaceutical lobby a big seat at the table, then left it to states to expand (or not) coverage to those who needed it most. Corporate compromises never end well. Fair question, Sophia. #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW Q5: What are the supports that are needed for social work providers to begin seeking out policy change and research-based evidence for helping individuals gain access? @AlyssaLotmore #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @EJohnsonLCSW: A5 We have to cite evidence that SWs contribute to the medical system's financial bottom line. #csudhMSW501 #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @mizzpicklezz: @UAlbanyNavs @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Micro models can be applied to large populations as well. Too often there's a macro vs. micro thing going on but both micro and macro practice inform each other. #macrosw |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @DrKristie: Apps like Zoc Doc help sort by types of Medicaid with Doctor reviews. Can save both you and the patient a lot of time determining who takes new patients too... #MacroSW https://t.co/KoV0H5itf3 |
| Karen Zgoda, LMSW 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda @UAlbanyNavs Social workers, yes we can. #MacroSW https://t.co/nTAEJlKQ7L |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: Our chat time is coming to an end. Thank you so much for participating tonight. A great dialogue about the importance of socialworkers in healthcare! The chat transcript will be archived on the #MacroSW blog (https://t.co/2QOtU6d5OD). @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @TomGSW: A4: A4: diverse internship experiences that include work with clients of various SES. Eye-opening. #MacroSW https://t.co/veBKLlxAC3 |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @direwolfB: Loneliness, poverty, lack of access to food and shelter all impact health. If we can change these things, for clients health. #macrosw |
 | Vilma Caraballo @caraballo_vilma RT @AlyssaLotmore: We must breakdown this notion that micro and macro are separate. Both go hand-in-hand, as our work can never be ‘only micro’. You cannot simply work with individuals without making an effort to change the macro-level issues. #MacroSW |
| Alyssa Lotmore @AlyssaLotmore @UBSSW We didn't even get to Q5 because there was so much great dialogue for questions 1-4, but this is an important question to think about as we leave here tonight! #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW @UAlbanyNavs Yes, Kelly - please join us again!Thanks for your info tonight! #MacroSW |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW Thank you ALyssa @AlyssaLotmore for a great chat - and for just keepign up with this rapid stream of tweets! - I'll say good night, all ~ #MacroSW https://t.co/UIwg83xJv1 |
| UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: The next #MacroSW chat will be hosted by Pat (@ubssw). The topic is Building Financial Capability through Technology, with guest expert Dr. Nadine Shaanta Murshid of UBSSW! @OfficialMacroSW |
 | Sean Erreger, LCSW @StuckonSW @AlyssaLotmore @UBSSW @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs Was on a roll with a presentation I am working on and forgot my Alma mater was hosting #macrosw and it was about healthcare... https://t.co/qHJ2SrocRi |
| Sean Erreger, LCSW @StuckonSW RT @AlyssaLotmore: Our chat time is coming to an end. Thank you so much for participating tonight. A great dialogue about the importance of socialworkers in healthcare! The chat transcript will be archived on the #MacroSW blog (https://t.co/2QOtU6d5OD). @OfficialMacroSW @UAlbanyNavs |
| Sean Erreger, LCSW @StuckonSW RT @UAlbanyNavs: Health care is a hard one to unravel but I wonder what great macro swers can do together? #MacroSW |
| WorkerSocialRadical @joshdnice @UAlbanyNavs @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Awesome to see so many connections being made between micro and macro work tonight. Love the sentiment re: clients and change makers! #MacroSW |
| 👑Adrienne Garr👑 @adriennecgarr @UBSSW @AlyssaLotmore One resource is @CRISPontheHill @CharlesELewisJr is working hard to develop opportunities and hosts a yearly event to expose SW to policy and what it takes to run for a public office. #macrosw |
| Sean Erreger, LCSW @StuckonSW RT @Carolyn65641191: A2: A2: My favorite answer is to ask the client. How can we support you better? In what specific ways do you feel like the healthcare system is inaccessible to you? Truly our clients are experts in telling us what they need! #macroSW |
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