Community Health Workers Spread Across the US, Even in Rural Areas
Source
South Dakota Searchlight, KFF Health News
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Date
Nov 4, 2024
Summary
Highlights the growth of community health worker (CHW)
programs across the country. Notes that CHW programs in
rural areas can help connect low-income and minority
communities to health systems and navigate common barriers
to care. Describes the impacts of a CHW program in Huron,
South Dakota, which was created through a federal grant
program and is now funded by Medicaid reimbursements.
Tagged as
Access · Community health workers · Culture and cultural competency · Medicaid · Reimbursement and payment models · South Dakota