Penn’s IMPaCT program cracked the code of deploying community health workers – and you can, too
Advisory Board webpage describing the IMPaCT program’s ability to deploy CHWs and how others can utilize CHWs to address social determinants of health.
Community Health Worker Support for Disadvantaged Patients with Multiple Chronic Diseases: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Objectives. To determine whether a community health worker (CHW) intervention improved outcomes in a low income population with multiple chronic conditions. Methods. We conducted a single-blind, randomized clinical trial in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2013–2014). Participants (n = 302) were high-poverty neighborhood residents, uninsured or publicly insured, and diagnosed with 2 or more chronic diseases (diabetes, obesity, […]
The IMPaCT Model Website
Description of IMPaCT solutions to common pitfalls regarding recruiting and hiring, standardization, clinical integration, and patient centered care.
A-Engrossed Senate Bill 1580
Provides legislative approval of Oregon Health Authority proposals for coordinated care organizations. Requires authority to report quarterly to legislative committees on implementation of coordinated care organization model of health care delivery and other specified matters. Authorizes sharing and use of information between Department of Consumer and Business Services and authority for specified purposes. Prohibits discrimination […]
House Amendments to House Bill 3650
Requires State to establish criteria, descriptions, and education/training requirements for community health workers, peer wellness specialists, personal health navigators, and other providers not regulated by the State
April 2018 Training Opportunities
Continued training opportunities for CHWs on TMS for Depression and Other Brain Diseases and Coping With Stress and Depression – Strategies for Families.
Provider Enrollment and Billing for Peer-Delivered Services Fact Sheet
This fact sheet explains how coordinated care organizations (CCOs) and their contracting entities can help ensure accurate reporting of all peer-delivered services provided to Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members.
Community Health Worker Common Indicator Summit: Executive Summary Precedings
Community Health Workers (CHWs) have made important contributions to communities and health and social service systems in the US for decades. Since the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), interest in the CHW model has grown. However, policy makers and health system leaders are asking for more systematic study to achieve […]
ORCHWA Newsletter December 2017
Newsletter with conference highlights, The African Family Holistic Health Organization, upcoming events, and a letter from Alise Marie Sanchez, E.D.
ORCHWA’s Policy Priorities Website
ORCHWA website with policy priorities on certification & education, scope & professional development, and financing.