An article from Public Health Nursing. Reviews the databased literature on CHW effectiveness (increasing access to care, especially in underserved populations). Finds that the CHW role can be doomed by overly high expectations, lack of a clear focus, and lack of documentation. Recommends further research into CHW activities and target populations.
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Clinical Community Health Workers: Linchpin of the Medical Home
An article from the Journal of Ambulatory Care Management. Explores the clinical CHW model, in which CHW are integral members of primary care teams inside medical homes. Presents two case studies of clinical CHW programs.
Identifying the Core Elements of Effective Community Health Worker Programs: A Research Agenda
An article from the American Journal of Public Health. Discusses the challenges for conducting research to determine the effectiveness of CHW programs and for translating research into practice because of the variability of the role of the CHW. Recommends a better understanding of the core elements of effective CHW programs.
Community Health Workers: A Review of Program Evolution, Evidence on Effectiveness and Value, and Status of Workforce Development in New England
A draft report by the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review. Evidence review and policy analysis in support of the New England Comparative Effectiveness Public Advisory Council. Goals of the review include 1) documentation of the evolution of CHW programs in New England and nationally, 2) summary of evidence on CHW program impact on health outcomes and costs, and identification of program components that led to success, 3) examination of potential budgetary impact of implementing CHW programs, and 4) listing of best practices in CHW implementation.
Policy Evidence Assessment Report: Community Health Worker Policy Components
An assessment report by the CDC that is intended to inform about the strengths and limitations of evidence bases for individual components of chronic disease policy interventions. This particular report examines 14 CHW policy components, some of which are elements of successful CHW programs, so as to direct policy development.
Community Health Worker National Workforce Study
A study by the Health Resources and Services Administration. Describes a comprehensive national study of the CHW workforce and of the factors that have affected its utilization and development.
Community Health Workers as a Component of the Health Care Team
A journal article from Pediatric Clinics of North America. Provides a comprehensive overview of the role of CHW in health care teams. Includes two case studies of integration of CHW in a pediatric setting.
The ABCs of the ACA for CYSHCN.
On Nov. 17, 2013, the Catalyst Center presented a workshop about select provisions of the Affordable Care Act and the implications for children and youth with special health care needs as part of the pre-conference activities at the AUCD (Association of University Centers on Disabilities) conference in Washington D.C.
The ACA and Its Implications for Children with Hearing Needs
This presentation outlines the basics of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from the perspective of coverage and benefits for children with special health care needs (CSHCN), touching on health care delivery and payment reform. This was the closing plenary presentation of the 13th Annual Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Meeting, held on April 15, 2014.
Dancing with Data: Using data to support your message
Combining sound statistical data with compelling narratives from the personal perspective of those experiencing a problem or who are impacted by a policy decision can also help inspire new champions in the work to improve coverage and financing of care for CYSHCN. This page will discuss the benefits of using statistical data and family stories in efforts made on behalf of CYSHCN, as well as provide some tips for using these tools in effective ways.