This policy brief examines why Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Pennsylvania often depend on short-term funding and are not fully integrated into healthcare systems. It proposes a simple county-level system for training, recognizing, and registering CHWs in Philadelphia and Chester County, which could make it easier for Medicaid programs to pay for their services. The … [Read more...] about Establishing a County-Level Community Health Worker Credentialing and Role Standardization Policy in Philadelphia and Chester County
North America (U.S. and Canada)
Amplifying Community Voices Through a Community Health Worker-Led Model for Authentic Community Engagement
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) can help build stronger partnerships between health, public health, and social service organizations by involving communities in decision-making. CHWs worked as equal members of the research team and helped identify trust, open communication, and strong relationships as the foundation of meaningful community engagement. … [Read more...] about Amplifying Community Voices Through a Community Health Worker-Led Model for Authentic Community Engagement
Structured Telehealth Community Health Worker-Clinician Feedback and Diabetes Outcomes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study found that a 12-month program combining community health workers, telehealth, and regular communication with healthcare providers helped low-income adults with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition. Participants had better blood sugar and cholesterol levels, received more recommended diabetes checkups, and got help with issues such as medication refills and … [Read more...] about Structured Telehealth Community Health Worker-Clinician Feedback and Diabetes Outcomes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The Impact of State Certification and Medicaid Reimbursement on Community Health Worker Place of Employment and Wages: United States, 2012-2023
This study examined where community health workers in the United States are employed and how much they are paid. It found that more community health workers are working in healthcare and government, but those employed by social service organizations earn the lowest wages. The study also found that state certification and Medicaid reimbursement have not increased wages, … [Read more...] about The Impact of State Certification and Medicaid Reimbursement on Community Health Worker Place of Employment and Wages: United States, 2012-2023
“To Get the Patient the Best Care”: A Qualitative Analysis of Community Health Worker Integration in North Carolina Federally Qualified Health Centers
This study found that community health workers improve patient care by helping people manage chronic diseases, connect with needed services, and stay engaged in their healthcare. Successful integration of community health workers into health centers depends on clear role definitions, supportive leadership, good communication, training, and involving community health workers in … [Read more...] about “To Get the Patient the Best Care”: A Qualitative Analysis of Community Health Worker Integration in North Carolina Federally Qualified Health Centers