Understanding how to better integrate community health workers (CHWs) into the complex healthcare infrastructure of the United States is important to better support CHWs in providing healthcare to their communities. This mixed-methods study conducted in Arizona assesses the organizational readiness of Arizona Medicaid for the integration of CHWs. The authors found that Arizona … [Read more...] about Organizational Readiness for Community Health Worker Workforce Integration Among Medicaid Contracted Health Plans and Provider Networks: An Arizona Case Study
North America (U.S. and Canada)
Training Needs of Community Health Workers Facing the COVID-19 Pandemic in Texas: A Cross-Sectional Study
The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the crucial role community health workers (CHWs) play in providing equitable healthcare in the United States. This cross-sectional study aimed to understand how COVID-19 impacted CHWs working conditions and training. The authors found training topics such as prevention of COVID-19, the clinical course of COVID-19, vulnerable populations, mental … [Read more...] about Training Needs of Community Health Workers Facing the COVID-19 Pandemic in Texas: A Cross-Sectional Study
An Emerging Model for Community Health Worker–Based Chronic Care Management for Patients With High Health Care Costs in Rural Appalachia
This paper presents the results of a CHW-centered intervention to improve diabetes health outcomes and lower diabetes-related healthcare costs for patients in Appalachia. The authors studied the dissemination of a community health worker–based chronic care management (CHW-Based CCM) model in three central Appalachian states and the process for engaging health insurance payers … [Read more...] about An Emerging Model for Community Health Worker–Based Chronic Care Management for Patients With High Health Care Costs in Rural Appalachia
Community Health Workers’ Role in DSMES and Prediabetes
Diabetes prevalence continues to grow in the United States, straining the healthcare workforce and increasing disease-burden. This practice piece from the American Association of Diabetes Educators argues that community health workers should be considered in the provision of diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) to communities experiencing high rates of … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers’ Role in DSMES and Prediabetes
Integrating Community Health Workers into State and Local Chronic Disease Prevention Efforts: Program and Financing Considerations
Results and cost-benefits of chronic disease interventions do not appear for years after efforts are initiated. As a result, community health workers (CHW) roles in the prevention of chronic disease in the United States are undervalued. This brief outlines evidence for integrating CHWs into the healthcare workforce and financial avenues governments can take to support CHW … [Read more...] about Integrating Community Health Workers into State and Local Chronic Disease Prevention Efforts: Program and Financing Considerations