Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in improving the health of historically marginalized populations by connecting healthcare systems with these communities. Lessons learned from CHW initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic can guide reforms in national healthcare policies, including proposed changes to the CMS’s Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CY24 PFS), in … [Read more...] about Advancing Community Health Worker Models In Health System Reforms: Policy Recommendations From The RADx-UP Initiative
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The Influence of COVID-19 Program Innovativeness on Occupational Stress Outcomes of Community Health Workers in a Selected City Health Department in the Philippines
This study examines how an innovative COVID-19 program in the Philippines, which combined testing with health risk assessments for other diseases, affected the stress levels of community health workers. Using a survey of 128 workers, it found that factors like age, years of service, gender, and employment status influenced their perception of the program's innovativeness. … [Read more...] about The Influence of COVID-19 Program Innovativeness on Occupational Stress Outcomes of Community Health Workers in a Selected City Health Department in the Philippines
Collaborative Integration of Community Health Workers in Hospitals and Health Centers to Reduce Pediatric Asthma Disparities A Quality Improvement Program Evaluation
The study evaluates a community health worker (CHW) home visiting program aimed at reducing pediatric asthma disparities on the South Side of Chicago. The program involved CHWs providing tailored asthma management education during home visits. Results showed significant reductions in asthma symptoms, rescue medication usage, and emergency department visits among participants. … [Read more...] about Collaborative Integration of Community Health Workers in Hospitals and Health Centers to Reduce Pediatric Asthma Disparities A Quality Improvement Program Evaluation
Expanding Outcomes in Cancer Screening Safety Net Programs: Promoting Sustainability and Policy Reform
This study explores the effectiveness of a community-based patient navigation program for breast cancer screening. Using a sustainability framework, the program secured funding from both city and state health departments, expanded institutional support, and engaged policymakers to advocate for training and reimbursement for patient navigators and community health workers. The … [Read more...] about Expanding Outcomes in Cancer Screening Safety Net Programs: Promoting Sustainability and Policy Reform
Entonces, Como Promotores, Pues, No Somos Intérpretes: Reconciling Medical Interpretation Community Health Work in Indiana and South Carolina
Community health workers (CHWs) and promotores de salud play vital roles in healthcare but are often not fully integrated into the U.S. healthcare system. Many are relegated to roles such as medical interpreters, limiting their impact. This paper explores this issue and emphasizes the need for collaborative research with CHWs/promotores and adherence to their intended role for … [Read more...] about Entonces, Como Promotores, Pues, No Somos Intérpretes: Reconciling Medical Interpretation Community Health Work in Indiana and South Carolina