Barriers Assessment Form Scope of Practice Changes
This form is designed to assess the barriers and identify related strategies to accomplishing the intent of the actual or potential statutory change for scope of practice for regulated health professions/occupations. It may be used as a guide prior to drafting a bill to proactively identify potential barriers related to scope of practice or to […]
Community Health Worker Toolkit: A Guide for Employers
This Toolkit focuses on Community Health Workers (CHWs). Its purpose is to provide employers and prospective employers with practical guidance for organizational and practice integration of CHWs, and to understand the education and competencies of CHWs
Framework for Describing and Evaluating Scope of Practice and/or New Licensure Proposals for Policymakers
This framework is designed to aide policymakers in the objective analysis of legislative proposals relating to scope of practice changes for regulated health professions/occupations.
CHWs, Your Link to Continuing Care
Frequently asked questions of Medicaid reimbursement for CHWs.
Policy Council Minutes February 2, 2005
Minnesota Community Health Worker Project meeting minutes regarding curriculum updates, the CHW-NEC Project, the Robert Wood Johnson Local Initiative Funding Partner Grant, and sub-committee updates.
Policy Council Minutes January 12, 2005
Minnesota Community Health Worker Project meeting minutes regarding curriculum updates, scholarship updates, supervision/facility training, and sub-committee updates.
Critical Links: Study Findings and Forum Highlights on the Use of Community Health Workers and Interpreters in Minnesota
To better understand the role and use of CHWs and interpreters in the delivery of health care in Minnesota, the Blue Cross Foundation commissioned a statewide employer survey of CHWs and foreign-language interpreters in health and human service organizations.
Minnesota Health Care Programs Applicant Assurance Statement
MHCP applicant assurance statement.
MHCP to Enroll Community Health Workers
Provider Update – notice that MHCP to Enroll Community Health Workers. MHCP received federal approval to reimburse services provided by CHWs enrolled as fee-for-service (FFS) MHCP providers effective for dates of service on and after July 1, 2007.
Experiences of Community Health Worker Employers in Minnesota: A review of CHW utilization, lessons learned, and future outlook from select organizations employing CHWs in Minnesota
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are important health professionals who provide a broad range of health-related services reaching underserved populations in their respective communities. The work of CHWs can reduce health disparities and ensure culturally appropriate care. In order to support continued efforts to promote the value of CHWs in the community, the Minnesota Department of […]