In a rapidly changing health policy landscape, community health workers (CHWs) remain a key workforce that connects people from their communities to health and social resources. Along with contributing to improved health outcomes, research shows that CHW services are cost-effective. States have been advancing strategies to increase access to CHW services through state policies, programs, and coverage approaches.
This state-only webinar will introduce state officials to the basics of the state CHW policy space, including understanding the role of CHWs from a CHW perspective, CHW engagement in policy and program design, Medicaid reimbursement strategies, certification and training, and common challenges that states experience during policy development and implementation.
During the webinar, state officials will engage with other states, CHWs, thought leaders, and other subject matter experts in a Q&A panel.
Speakers
Sandra Wilkniss, PhD, Director, NASHP
Megan D’Alessandro, Policy Associate, NASHP
Lisa Renee Holderby-Fox, CHW, Envision Executive Director & Associate Director of National Initiatives, Center for Community Health Alignment
Carl Rush, MRP, Consultant, Community Resources, LLC
Nikeisha Banks (Nikki), MPH, Community Health Integration Program Manager, Clinical Quality and Care Transformation (CQCT), Washington Health Care Authority
Ashley Lauing, MPH, Policy Strategy Manager, Division of Medical Services, South Dakota Department of Social Services