This review looked at how community health workers (CHWs) and digital tools like phone support are used to help seriously ill adults get palliative care at home, especially in low-resource areas. Out of over 7,500 studies, 31 were included, mostly from the U.S., with few focused on rural or minority groups. CHWs and digital tools were mainly used to support physical and … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers and Technology Interventions’ Impact on Palliative Support Globally: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
A Feasibility Study Evaluating a Community Health Worker Training Program to Support Adults With Hearing Loss in Rural Alabama Communities
This study looked at whether training community health workers (CHWs) could help adults with hearing loss in rural Alabama. Eighteen CHWs got a 3-day training, practiced their skills, and took quizzes and surveys before and after the training. A follow-up session was held 15 months later. Results showed CHWs improved in knowledge and confidence, especially after practicing in … [Read more...] about A Feasibility Study Evaluating a Community Health Worker Training Program to Support Adults With Hearing Loss in Rural Alabama Communities
Understanding and Alignment Among CHW/P/Rs, Doulas, and Peer Support Specialists
Community health workers (CHWs), doulas, and peer support specialists (PSSs) help address health problems and social challenges in their communities. Although they’ve supported communities for years, California’s Medi-Cal program only recently began covering their services, CHWs and PSSs in July 2022, and doulas in January 2023. In 2024, the California Health Care Foundation … [Read more...] about Understanding and Alignment Among CHW/P/Rs, Doulas, and Peer Support Specialists
Understanding Community Health Workers/Promotores/Representatives, Doulas, and Peer Support Specialists in Medi-Cal
Community health workers (CHWs), doulas, and peer support specialists (PSSs) play a key role in improving health and reducing health gaps. Though they have worked in communities for years, Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program) has recently started covering their services. This summary explains who they are, how their roles are similar or different, and what services they … [Read more...] about Understanding Community Health Workers/Promotores/Representatives, Doulas, and Peer Support Specialists in Medi-Cal
Comparing Three Medi-Cal Benefits: Community Health Workers, Doulas, and Peer Support Specialists
This document compares three Medi-Cal services that started in 2022 and 2023: community health workers (CHWs), doulas, and peer support specialists (PSS). It shows how their roles, services, and payment systems differ. CHWs include promotores and community health representatives who support Spanish-speaking and Native communities. The document focuses on core services covered … [Read more...] about Comparing Three Medi-Cal Benefits: Community Health Workers, Doulas, and Peer Support Specialists