Individual who has obtained a degree in social work, has met the requirements of being supervised in the clinical social work, has obtained state licensure or certification, and provides a wide variety of social services in many types of health care settings. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) classifies several levels of social work positions in two groups: preprofessional and professional. Some types of social workers are caseworkers, child welfare caseworker, clinical social worker, eligibility worker, family counselor, industrial social worker, licensed social worker, medical social worker, psychiatric social worker, public health social worker, registered social worker, school social worker, social group worker, social service caseworker, and social welfare administrator.

This term made its appearance in the 1940s and is a type of coverage for health care expenses provided by a federal government. Also called statutory health insurance . See also national health insurance and universal coverage .

Professional society for physicians who specialize in interventional or minimally invasive procedures. SIR is a nonprofit, national scientific organization deeply committed to its mission to improve health and the quality of life through the practice of cardiovascular and interventional radiology. The society promotes education, research, and communication in the field while providing strong leadership in the development of health care policy. Formerly known as the Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology (SCVIR) .

Annual survey of physicians by the American Medical Association that provides information about physicians’ earnings, expense, work patterns, and fees.