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Community Health Workers

ASTHO supports community health workers (CHWs) and champions the valuable role they play in public health. ASTHO provides state and territorial health agencies with resources on how to integrate CHWs in their public health practice, as well as build an infrastructure for CHW workforce development, such as exploring financing options and certification.

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The Role of State and Territorial Health Agencies in Supporting and Hiring Community Health Workers

ASTHO explores how health agencies can tap into their roles as employer, service provider, and convener to expand sustainability of CHW positions and grow the CHW workforce.

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Opportunities for Public Health Agencies to Advance Sustainable Financing of Community Health Worker Programs

This report details how health officials can play key roles as funders, administrators, and policy design champions to ultimately advance sustainable financing of CHW services.

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State Approaches to Community Health Worker Certification

A growing number of states are developing or considering a certification program for CHWs.

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Hiring Practices That Support State Integration of Community Health Workers

As state and territorial health agencies look for ways to integrate community health workers into their programs and services, states must work in partnership with them to determine the best course of action.

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Community Health Workers—Evidence of Their Effectiveness

This document summarizes research studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of CHWs across multiple settings and health issues.

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Changes to 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CHI Services

This is a quick reference guide for Medicare physician fee schedule changes for Community Health Integration services.

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Latest CHW Resources

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A Blueprint for Establishing a Health Equity or Minority Health Office

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Best Practices to Leverage Partnerships to Support Health Equity: An Implementation Cheat Sheet

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Promoting Sustainable Financing of Community Health Worker Programs

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Opportunities for Public Health Agencies to Advance Sustainable Financing of Community Health Worker Programs

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Investing in Community Health Workers Is Vital to Population Health

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Helping Community Health Workers Excel in the Public Health Workforce

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High-Impact Community Investments by Health Plans

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Improving Community Access to Care Through Health Disparities Grant

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