Full course description
Description
The Community Health Workers (CHW) Sustainable Financing webinar provides insights into strategies for establishing long-term funding for CHWs beyond short-term grants. Emphasis is placed on creating revenue streams that align with CHW roles in both healthcare and community-based interventions. The session discusses policy tools like Medicaid waivers, the value of evidence-based advocacy, and the need to preserve CHWs’ unique contributions while addressing systemic funding barriers.
Target Audience
This training video will be helpful to:
Healthcare administrators, policymakers, public health professionals, community organizations, and advocates involved in advancing CHW initiatives.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of sustainable financing for CHWs.
- Identify various funding models, including fee-for-service, managed care, and value-based payment.
- Advocate for financing structures that align with CHWs’ diverse roles and community needs.
- Develop strategies to engage policymakers in supporting CHW funding through evidence-based approaches.