Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of hospital readmissions, posing challenges for patients. Combining remote monitoring with community health worker (CHW) support can improve HF management. This study aims to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of such an intervention for HF patients transitioning from hospital to home. Adult inpatients were randomized to … [Read more...] about Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Combined Digital Platform and Community Health Worker Intervention for Patients with Heart Failure: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
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50-state scan of Medicaid payment for community health workers
This study examined Medicaid coverage for community health worker (CHW) services in 50 states. Key findings show that 24 states currently reimburse for CHW services, with 3 more, in the process of implementation. Coverage varies by state, including services covered, target populations, and payment methods. Most states offer CHW services to all Medicaid members, covering care … [Read more...] about 50-state scan of Medicaid payment for community health workers
“Too Many Jobs and Not Enough Hands”: Immigrant and Refugee Community Health Workers at the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study investigated the challenges faced by refugee and immigrant community health workers (riCHWs), who play a crucial role in supporting community health. The findings revealed that riCHWs are at risk of burnout due to limited recognition and heavy workloads. The study used a narrative approach to explore the stressors, coping mechanisms, and resources of riCHWs, along … [Read more...] about “Too Many Jobs and Not Enough Hands”: Immigrant and Refugee Community Health Workers at the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Partnering With Community Health Workers to Address COVID-19 Health Inequities: Experiences of the California Alliance Against COVID-19
Promotoras and Community health workers (P/CHWs), whether formally certified or not, leverage shared life experiences to serve as trusted leaders in their communities. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, P/CHWs played a pivotal role in designing and implementing culturally relevant outreach, addressing structural barriers, and promoting testing and vaccination in California. … [Read more...] about Partnering With Community Health Workers to Address COVID-19 Health Inequities: Experiences of the California Alliance Against COVID-19
Preparing Community Health Workers to Empower Latino(a)s With Diabetes: A Real-World Implementation Study
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of community health workers (CHWs) in delivering diabetes self-management education (DSME) to Latino(a) adults. The researchers developed a bilingual (Spanish/English) curriculum, trained 10 CHWs, who then implemented 6-month diabetes group visit programs in community clinics. The evaluation showed high participant satisfaction, … [Read more...] about Preparing Community Health Workers to Empower Latino(a)s With Diabetes: A Real-World Implementation Study
