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State Community Health Worker Policies

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The value of this frontline public health workforce , which includes tribal community health representatives and promotores , was magnified during the pandemic. State Overviews Explore each state's policies and partnerships that support a sustainable CHW workforce. For the latest information, please email Elinor Higgins.

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State Community Health Worker Policies

NASHP

The value of this frontline public health workforce , which includes tribal community health representatives and promotores , was magnified during the pandemic. State Overviews Explore each state's policies and partnerships that support a sustainable CHW workforce. For the latest information, please email Elinor Higgins.

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Trends in State Policies That Support the Community Health Worker Workforce

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States continue to have a strong interest in sustaining, developing, and partnering with the community health worker (CHW) workforce. State policymakers are more intentionally partnering with CHW partners and allies to develop strategies to sustain the workforce.

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State Community Health Worker Models

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categories ?of? Many states are looking to build on their community-based workforce and are looking for sustainable funding sources for CHWs. The map identifies state approaches for Medicaid reimbursement of CHW services and the chart provides details about other ways that states are supporting a CHW workforce. Acronym Guide.

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Expanded Federal Investment in Home and Community-Based Services: State Approaches to Serve Children and Youth

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9] Yet, the ongoing pandemic has exposed existing barriers to accessing HCBS, including workforce shortages, particularly for HCBS providers who serve children with chronic and complex needs.[10] These challenges have forced many from their positions, amplifying persistent vacancies and high turnover in the HCBS workforce.[17],[18]

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Lessons for Advancing and Sustaining State Community Health Worker Partnerships

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As states work towards a modernized public health system, while also grappling with significant workforce challenges in health care, many are identifying workforce strategies to build capacity, advance health equity, and improve health. Background Background.

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Expanding Services during COVID-19

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While federal agencies have provided parameters for telehealth platforms, privacy provisions, and specific prescribing needs for OUD treatment in response to COVID-19, state Medicaid agencies have worked quickly to ensure that network providers have the information and resources to correctly bill for the services they provide.