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Advancing Policy to Support Community Health Workers

Self-paced
1.5 credits

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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:

  1. Understand the principles of sustainable financing for CHWs.
  2. Identify various funding models, including fee-for-service, managed care, and value-based payment.
  3. Advocate for financing structures that align with CHWs’ diverse roles and community needs.
  4. Develop strategies to engage policymakers in supporting CHW funding through evidence-based approaches.

 

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