Louisiana Medicaid began reimbursing community health worker (CHW) services in 2022. An analysis of 2022–2023 data showed that over 10,000 people received about 17,000 CHW services, mostly in urban areas. Most visits involved screenings rather than ongoing support, and family or internal medicine clinics billed most of them. While this marks progress in recognizing CHWs’ work, … [Read more...] about Uptake of Medicaid Billing for Community Health Worker Services in Louisiana, 2022-2023
Renumeration
Community Health Worker Pay Equity
The National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) conducted a survey in 2021 to better understand the work and challenges faced by Community Health Workers (CHWs) across the U.S. The survey gathered responses from 867 CHWs, revealing insights into their employment status, overtime pay, and views on whether their wages are fair and sufficient. The results showed that … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Pay Equity
Assessment of community health workers activities in six districts of Zambézia Province, Mozambique
This study evaluated the progress of Mozambique's Community Health Worker (CHW) program, known as Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs), which was restarted in 2010. Conducted in six districts of the Zambézia Province, the study included interviews with 148 APEs to assess their operations. It found that only 48% of APEs restocked their supplies monthly, and there were … [Read more...] about Assessment of community health workers activities in six districts of Zambézia Province, Mozambique
Factors influencing motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Africa and Asia-A multi-country study
Through key interviews and focus group discussions in 4 low- and middle-income countries, this study assesses factors influencing CHW motivation and job satisfaction, including: work-life balance and remuneration, relationships with stakeholders, and opportunities to support community members. This study provides important evidence on CHW work experiences outside of a … [Read more...] about Factors influencing motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Africa and Asia-A multi-country study
Supporting community health workers in fragile settings from a gender perspective: a qualitative study
This qualitative study explored how gender influences the management of CHWs in Sierra Leone, Liberia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Key informant interviews were conducted with 36 decision-makers and community health managers across study countries. Participants were interviewed about their careers, human resource management experience, and gendered experiences as … [Read more...] about Supporting community health workers in fragile settings from a gender perspective: a qualitative study