Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease and diabetes are a major global health challenge, surpassing infectious diseases in causing deaths. Despite this, funding for NCD care lags behind the growing burden. This report explores how digital tools can empower community health workers (CHWs) to address NCDs effectively. It highlights the importance of investing in CHWs … [Read more...] about Wiring the Community Health Worker: A Winning Strategy for NCD Care
Evaluation
Community Health Workers: Improving Home Visiting Engagement of High-Risk Birthing People in Segregated Neighborhoods
This study evaluated the impact of community health workers (CHWs) on home visiting (HV) engagement for birthing individuals in segregated neighborhoods. The program, Strong Beginnings (SB), which included CHWs, showed higher engagement rates and more home visits compared to the Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) without CHW involvement. CHWs complemented the efforts of … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: Improving Home Visiting Engagement of High-Risk Birthing People in Segregated Neighborhoods
50-state scan of Medicaid payment for community health workers
This study examined Medicaid coverage for community health worker (CHW) services in 50 states. Key findings show that 24 states currently reimburse for CHW services, with 3 more, in the process of implementation. Coverage varies by state, including services covered, target populations, and payment methods. Most states offer CHW services to all Medicaid members, covering care … [Read more...] about 50-state scan of Medicaid payment for community health workers
“Too Many Jobs and Not Enough Hands”: Immigrant and Refugee Community Health Workers at the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study investigated the challenges faced by refugee and immigrant community health workers (riCHWs), who play a crucial role in supporting community health. The findings revealed that riCHWs are at risk of burnout due to limited recognition and heavy workloads. The study used a narrative approach to explore the stressors, coping mechanisms, and resources of riCHWs, along … [Read more...] about “Too Many Jobs and Not Enough Hands”: Immigrant and Refugee Community Health Workers at the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Opening up the ‘black-box’: what strategies do community mental health workers use to address the social dimensions of mental health?
This study investigates the strategies employed by community health workers (CHWs) collaborating with people with psychosocial disabilities in urban north India to address social dimensions of mental health. Through interviews with CHWs, the research reveals that CHWs possess social, cultural, and psychological skills, forming trusting relationships and exhibiting in-depth … [Read more...] about Opening up the ‘black-box’: what strategies do community mental health workers use to address the social dimensions of mental health?