In this keynote session from the CHW Sustainability Summit, presenters share how CHWs and CHW Allies have risen to the challenge, locally and nationally, to make the case for supporting and integrating CHWs by employing different strategies to communicate with, educate and engage decision-makers.

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A CHW Sustainability keynote discussion with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the North Carolina CHW Association, and Partners In Health exploring the pivotal role CHWs play in educating decision makers to drive transformative change and advance the sustainability of CHW programs.

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In this panel discussion from the CHW Sustainability Summit, experts delve into the complexities of CHW financial sustainability. Viewers will gain insights into how and why of implementing CHW financing policies, the essential features CHWs must consider, and notable initiatives across various states.

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CHW Sustainability Summit keynote featuring the work of a CHW and a non-CHW researcher who have collaborated since 2010 on CHW workforce development, research, and policy. The remarks highlight lessons learned for CHWs and non-CHW researchers who are entering into or developing research partnerships.

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This plenary session from the CHW Sustainability Summit in Spokane, Washington, provides federal insights on CHW sustainability, including considerations around how the federal government can support the growth and sustainability of the community-based workforce.

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CHW Sustainability Summit keynote from Denise Octavia Smith, executive director of NACHW, emphasizing the importance of leveraging this moment to advance the CHW workforce sustainability movement. Denise grounds this discussion in the authentic voice of the CHW workforce.

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This document is intended for Tribal Emergency Management Coordinators and Community Health Representative (CHR) Program leadership and teams as a best practice guide to ensure appropriate integration of CHRs into emergency preparedness and response efforts.

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This document is intended for Tribal Public Health and Community Health Representative (CHR) Program leadership and teams as a best practice guide to ensure appropriate integration of CHRs into vaccine deployment efforts.

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Slides from the webinar that: Detailed the PFS final rule sections, reviewed the implementation requirements for CHI and PIN services; and outlined new learning opportunities available for implementing new models of care.

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This webinar will: Detail the PFS final rule sections, review the implementation requirements for CHI and PIN services; and outline new learning opportunities available for implementing new models of care.

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This Resource Guide presents five overarching reasons that health plans should work with CBOs and community care networks as their contracted social care partners.

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is expanding access to behavioral health services for people with Medicare through coverage of intensive outpatient services and that it is making it easier for the public to learn what a hospital charges for items and services through improved hospital price transparency requirements.

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is finalizing policies to support primary care, advance health equity, assist family caregivers and expand access to behavioral and certain oral health care.

These policies are included in the calendar year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule, which also provides payment for principal illness navigation services to help patients and their families navigate cancer treatment and treatment for other serious illnesses

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On November 2, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that announces finalized policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), and other Medicare Part B issues, effective on or after January 1, 2024.

The calendar year (CY) 2024 PFS final rule is one of several final rules that reflect a broader Administration-wide strategy to create a more equitable health care system that results in better access to care, quality, affordability, and innovation.

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National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) one-pager outlining several ways CHWs strengthen public health capacity, with a special focus on COVID-19 response efforts.Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2024 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; Medicare Advantage; Medicare and Medicaid Provider and Supplier Enrollment Policies; and Basic Health Program

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National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) one-pager outlining several ways CHWs strengthen public health capacity, with a special focus on COVID-19 response efforts.

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Blog post by Monique Cuvelier discussing five skills that will enhance your ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) training.

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A case study analyzing the approach, and lessons learned, from the El Sol CHW/P Training Center.

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Results of a statewide assessment conducted by Health Net, in partnership with HealthBegins, to increase understanding of and improve planning around the Community Health Worker, Promotora, and Community Health Representative (CHW/P/R) workforce in California.

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The community health workers (CHW) profile is updated in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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