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Community Health Workers: Connecting, Educating, and Supporting Patients

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Unknown
State:
NJ
Website Link:
Publicly Available:
No
Billing and Reimbursement:
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Evidence Generation:
Policy:
General language around CHW WD
Sustainable Financing:​
Workforce Development:

Summary

Factsheet detailing the role of CHWs in the community and in the healthcare system. New Jersey has not yet integrated CHWs into care teams. In order for the CHW workforce to fully contribute to the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes, the state must develop the profession and create pathways to sustainable reimbursement.