Beyond Short Term Funding: CHW Financial Sustainability
In this thought-provoking panel discussion, an esteemed lineup of experts delves into the complexities of CHW financial sustainability. Viewers will gain insights into how and why of implementing CHW financing policies, the essential features CHWs must consider, and notable initiatives across various states. Discover practical strategies for integrating CHWs into health department budgets, leveraging Medicaid and Medicare fiscal approaches, and braiding funding. Don't miss this opportunity to explore pathways to sustainable CHW financing and elevate community health initiatives.
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Presented by:
Tim McNeil, Carl Rush, and CCR-2109 Recipients:
Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Harris County, Texas
This presentation was part of the in-person Community Health Worker (CHW) Sustainability Summit hosted by envision – in partnership with the Washington State Evaluation Partnership (WSEP) and Arizona State University Office of Community Health Engagement and Resiliency (ASU) – in Spokane, Washington, on April 16-18, 2024.
The Summit offered recipients of CDC’s Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CCR-2109) the opportunity to showcase their work and strategize together about how to continue CHW programs in the absence of CCR grant funding.