With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, CHW funding changed at the federal level; however, CHW remuneration varies from state to state. At the state level, CHW programs receive funding from grants, reimbursement for services, non-profit support and other mechanisms. The diversity of funding sources contributes to variations in CHW service provision and … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Sustainability: Funding, Payment, and Reimbursement Laws in the United States
North America (U.S. and Canada)
Evaluating the association of state regulation of community health workers on adoption of standard roles, skills, and qualities by employers in select states: a mixed methods study
In the United States, CHW roles vary across states and intervention areas. This mixed-methods study aimed to describe these differences and recommend evidence-based standards for CHWs going forward. It determined that to improve the delivery of culturally competent care, CHW certification programs should adopt standards with requirements set by states and professional … [Read more...] about Evaluating the association of state regulation of community health workers on adoption of standard roles, skills, and qualities by employers in select states: a mixed methods study
Don’t change who we are but give us a chance: confronting the potential of community health worker certification for workforce recognition and exclusion
Promotores de salud are a subset of CHWs that primarily serve the Latinx community. In many US states, CHWs and promotores do not have unified training standards or formal certification. This study recommended that California implement voluntary CHW certification and to give CHWs agency in the certification process. … [Read more...] about Don’t change who we are but give us a chance: confronting the potential of community health worker certification for workforce recognition and exclusion
Community health workers at the dawn of a new era.
This is an overview of 11 related articles highlighting the primary issues CHWs face in large-scale interventions. CHWs are recognized as having a critical role in low, middle, and high income countries’ health systems. This series of articles provides suggestions on how to support CHWs programs to improve their careers and the sustainability of their interventions. … [Read more...] about Community health workers at the dawn of a new era.
Clinical outcomes of a community clinic-based lifestyle change program for prevention and management of metabolic syndrome: Results of the ‘Vida Sana/Healthy Life’ program.
Hispanic populations in the US are historically at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes than their non-hispanic counterparts. This study presents the results of a community-based intervention, Vida Sana Program (VSP), to engage patients and community members in the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome by encouraging healthier lifestyles and … [Read more...] about Clinical outcomes of a community clinic-based lifestyle change program for prevention and management of metabolic syndrome: Results of the ‘Vida Sana/Healthy Life’ program.