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Evidence-Based Community Health Worker Program Addresses Unmet Social Needs And Generates Positive Return On Investment

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This study presents a return-on-investment analysis based on a randomized controlled trial of Individualized Management for Patient-Centered Targets (IMPaCT) for a CHW intervention addressing unmet social needs for disadvantaged populations. Results indicate a decrease in inpatient charges and a return of $2.47 for every $1.00 invested in the program. … [Read more...] about Evidence-Based Community Health Worker Program Addresses Unmet Social Needs And Generates Positive Return On Investment

Evidence-Based CHW Program Addresses Unmet Social Needs and Generates Positive Return on Investment

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Interventions that address socioeconomic determinants of health are receiving considerable attention from policy makers and health care executives, attention fueled in part by expected returns on investment. However, many current estimates of returns on investment are likely overestimated. This study presents a return-on-investment analysis based on a randomized controlled … [Read more...] about Evidence-Based CHW Program Addresses Unmet Social Needs and Generates Positive Return on Investment

Advancing Health Equity Through Community Health Workers and Peer Providers: Mounting Evidence and Policy Recommendations

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Community health workers are often overlooked and underutilized as powerful change agents for health equity. This report, based on a review of nine studies, provides evidence and policy recommendations. It describes the value of including CHWs in healthcare delivery systems for addressing inequities. … [Read more...] about Advancing Health Equity Through Community Health Workers and Peer Providers: Mounting Evidence and Policy Recommendations

Support for Community Health Workers to Increase Health Access and to Reduce Health Inequities

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Communities across the United States face numerous challenges in terms of health status and access to care. Community health workers (CHWs) provide major assistance in delivery of health resources through a community centered approach. This policy document from the American Public Health Association (APHA) updates the organization’s 2001 policy … [Read more...] about Support for Community Health Workers to Increase Health Access and to Reduce Health Inequities