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Costs and coverage of community health worker-led hypertension and diabetes screening in rural Lesotho (ComBaCaL): cost–consequence analysis of a cohort study

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In rural Lesotho, community health workers (CHWs) used a tablet-based clinical decision support app to screen adults for hypertension and diabetes, reaching high coverage at moderate costs. Over 6 months, CHWs screened 88% of eligible adults for hypertension and 95% for diabetes. The cost per person screened was $41 in the project model and $17 in a routine implementation … [Read more...] about Costs and coverage of community health worker-led hypertension and diabetes screening in rural Lesotho (ComBaCaL): cost–consequence analysis of a cohort study

How can community health worker availability affect marginalization rates across Romania?

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This study looked at whether gaps in Romania’s community health workforce help explain why some areas experience higher marginalization than others. Using national data, the analysis found that places with fewer community nurses and fewer general practitioners tended to have higher marginalization rates. Areas needing more Roma health mediators also showed higher … [Read more...] about How can community health worker availability affect marginalization rates across Romania?

Uptake of Medicaid Billing for Community Health Worker Services in Louisiana, 2022-2023

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 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

Utilizing an mHealth Platform and Community Health Workers to Enhance Epilepsy Screening and Treatment in a Rural Setting in Mali: A Closed Cohort Study

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This study tested using mobile health tools to help community health workers in rural Mali screen and treat epilepsy. In 17 villages, workers used a phone app to record patient data and share it with neurologists remotely. Of 64 suspected cases, 61 were confirmed. After six months of treatment, nearly 90% of patients had no seizures in the previous month, and most stayed in … [Read more...] about Utilizing an mHealth Platform and Community Health Workers to Enhance Epilepsy Screening and Treatment in a Rural Setting in Mali: A Closed Cohort Study

Implementing a social needs screening and community health worker referral program for obstetric patients

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This study looked at a new program that screened pregnant and postpartum patients for social needs like food, housing, and transportation, and connected them to Community Health Workers (CHWs) for help. Out of 3,275 patients screened, 489 had at least one need, and most were referred to a CHW. About two-thirds of those referred were successfully connected to support services, … [Read more...] about Implementing a social needs screening and community health worker referral program for obstetric patients