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Section 110, Chapter 58 of the Acts of 2006 (Health Care Reform)

Year:
2006
State:
MA
Website Link:
Publicly Available:
Yes
Billing and Reimbursement:
Certification:
CHW input in process, State input in process
Evidence Generation:
Surveys and assessment tools to define and develop workforce
Policy:
Legislative language
Sustainable Financing:​
Workforce Development:
CDC input on state-level strategic planning

Summary

The department of public health shall make an investigation and study relative to (a) using and funding of community health workers by public and private entities in the commonwealth, (b) increasing access to health care, particularly Medicaid-funded health and public health services, and (c) eliminating health disparities among vulnerable populations