The document explores various strategies for states to sustainably finance Community Health Worker (CHW) positions. It outlines key options for funding CHWs, including definitions, important considerations, and the advantages and limitations of each option. Real-life examples and resources are also provided, along with a summary table of the key options in the appendix. While … [Read more...] about Sustainable financing of Community Health Worker employment: Key options for states to consider
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High-Impact Community Investments by Health Plans
Health plans are increasingly investing in programs that address the social factors affecting their members' health, especially through the use of community health workers (CHWs). This report by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and CVS Health® highlights the positive impact of these investments on clinical outcomes. It shows that CHWs are … [Read more...] about High-Impact Community Investments by Health Plans
Evaluating a Community Health Worker Program
Evaluating a Community Health Worker (CHW) program is essential from the planning phase, focusing on two key questions: 1) Was the program implemented as intended? and 2) What impact did the program have? Evaluation is a systematic way to assess a program's activities and outcomes, helping to improve effectiveness and inform decisions. It's important to tailor the evaluation to … [Read more...] about Evaluating a Community Health Worker Program
Understanding Screening and Responding to Social Determinants of Health
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which people live, work, and age, and they significantly impact health outcomes. These factors, such as housing, education, and access to healthy foods, influence about 80% of health outcomes, compared to 20% influenced by medical care. Community Health Workers (CHWs), who are trusted members of their communities, play … [Read more...] about Understanding Screening and Responding to Social Determinants of Health
Working Effectively with Community Health Workers
This tool offers guidance on effectively integrating Community Health Workers (CHWs) into your team and organization. It covers key areas like developing or updating workflows, assessing community needs, identifying populations CHWs can serve, establishing CHW caseloads, documenting their activities, and ensuring effective team communication and feedback. … [Read more...] about Working Effectively with Community Health Workers
