Indian Health Service Policy Statement on Creating a National Indian Health Service Community Health Aide Program

Year:

2016

State:

NatDoc: National Document

Website Link:

Publicly Available:

Yes

Billing and Reimbursement:

Certification:

Administration - certification boards state health departments etc., CHW role scope of practice, General other, Legislative language bills etc., Lessons learned from other states, National guidance, Process and development

Evidence Generation:

Policy:

General other, Lessons learned from other states

Sustainable Financing:

Workforce Development:

Data sharing between social services and clinical teams, General other (including mention of “employment practices”), National endorsement/stance on CHWs, Outreach education and TA to employers on CHW generally

Summary

Recognizing the success of community health aides, Congress authorized the creation of a national federal Community Health Aide Program (CHAP). The IHS is currently exploring necessary steps to create a national CHAP, including the creation of a national certification board. This statement assesses the current role and value of community health aides and iterates the goals the IHS has for expansion outside of Alaska.

Indian Health Service Policy Statement on Creating a National Indian Health Service Community Health Aide Program

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