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Community Health Worker Certification by Jurisdiction
States and territories continue to make meaningful inroads in developing certification programs that match the needs of public health, the communities they serve, and the community health workers providing services.

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 advance sustainable financing of community health worker services.

2024 Primary Care Office Annual Technical Assistance Survey
The latest Primary Care Office workforce assessment explores priorities including governance structure, technical support needs, policies, and staffing.

2024 Telehealth Needs Assessment
The results of this assessment provide key insights for public health's role in telehealth expansion to improve access to care.

Strengthening the Role of Public Health Agency Officials in the Health Safety Net System
This report uses examples from Arkansas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Oregon to detail the value of public health agencies in informing Medicaid policies and programs.

Maintaining Patient Access to Care in Rural America (YouTube)
This webinar explores federal priorities related to rural health care access and highlights a successful model to ensure rural patients can access hospital services.
Latest Health Care Access Resources
States Pursue Policy Options to Support Access to Over-the-Counter Contraception
What’s Driving Public Health Legislation in 2026?
Policy Trends Shaping Behavioral Health in 2026
Policy Trends Shaping Access to Care in 2026
How New Laws Support Telehealth and Access to Health Care
Recording Available: ASTHO Members Discuss Rural Health Improvement Strategies During Deskside Media Briefing
Government Shutdown Effects on Public Health: Lessons from the 2025 and 2018-2019 Closures
Public Health Litigation Round-Up
Collaborations
ASTHO manages online communities for state and territorial primary care office staff and telehealth program leads to share information, network, and engage in meaningful discussions between jurisdictions.
ASTHO regularly engages with key partners to advance state and territorial population health priorities. Key partners include:
- Center for Connected Health Policy
- Center for Health Care Strategies
- CDC
- Health Resources and Services Administration
- National Association of Community Health Workers
- National Association of County and City Health Officials
- National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health