The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2024, introduces Medicare payments for Community Health Integration (CHI) services provided by certified or trained community health workers (CHWs) under the supervision of a Medicare-billing practitioner. These services address social determinants of health (SDOH) that impact a patient’s treatment plan. CHWs must … [Read more...] about Changes to 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CHI Services
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Hiring Practices that Support State Integration of Community Health Workers
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trusted members of the communities they serve, acting as vital links between healthcare services and the community. They improve access, quality, and cultural competency of care, leading to better health outcomes. Recognized as health professionals under the Affordable Care Act, CHWs work under various titles and have a strong track record of … [Read more...] about Hiring Practices that Support State Integration of Community Health Workers
Integrating Community Health Workers into Hospital Systems Through a Social Work Partnership: A Report from the Field
This report discusses a partnership between social workers (SWs) and community health workers (CHWs) to address social determinants of health (SDoH) for high-risk patients in an urban safety-net hospital system. CHWs, who share experiences and understanding with the communities they serve, bridge health, social, and community systems. While CHWs have shown effectiveness in … [Read more...] about Integrating Community Health Workers into Hospital Systems Through a Social Work Partnership: A Report from the Field
Recognizing and Sustaining the Value of Community Health Workers and Promotores
Although community health workers/promotores (CHW/Ps) are key to delivering healthcare to underserved communities, there is no standardized certification for CHW/Ps in the United States. To advance professional recognition of CHW/Ps, this report from the Center for Health Care Strategies highlights the value of an accessible certification process, training employers on the … [Read more...] about Recognizing and Sustaining the Value of Community Health Workers and Promotores
Community Health Worker Workforce: Assessment of the Integration and Financing of Community Health Workers within Arizona Medicaid Health Plans
The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare allowed states to compensate non-licensed healthcare professionals such as CHWs. Since this new guidance was put in place, states have been interested in how to successfully integrate CHWs into their Medicare and Medicaid Health Plans. This report details how the State of Arizona has gone about integrating CHWs into their Medicaid Plan and … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Workforce: Assessment of the Integration and Financing of Community Health Workers within Arizona Medicaid Health Plans
