Community Health Workers Play an Important Role in Improving Health

Authors: America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)

Community health workers are trusted members of the health system who help people improve their health, change behaviors, and access services like food, transport, and care. They play a key role in supporting people with chronic diseases and addressing social challenges that affect health. Examples from health programs show that when community health workers are involved, people have better health outcomes and lower costs. To make this work well in the long term, clear roles, proper training, and reliable funding are needed.