California Community Health Worker Legislation

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Community Health Workers - DHCS

(1 days ago) WebCommunity Health Workers . The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) added Community Health Worker (CHW) services as a Medi-Cal benefit starting July 1, 2022. …

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Pages/Community-Health-Workers.aspx

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State Community Health Worker Policies: California - NASHP

(2 days ago) WebIn July 2022, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved California’s State Plan Amendment 22-0001, making CHW services a Medi-Cal benefit, effective July 1, 2022. CHW services may be billed with CPT codes 98960, 98961, or 98962. In Medi-Cal, …

https://nashp.org/state-tracker/state-community-health-worker-policies/california/

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Community Health Workers, Promotores & Representatives

(4 days ago) WebBackground. Community Health Workers, Promotores, and Representatives (CHW/P/Rs) have long provided critical preventive, promotive, and referral services for communities in …

https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/initiatives/community-health-workers-promotores-chw-p/

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Legislators and Advocates Unveil 2024 Care4all California Bills for

(8 days ago) WebMarch 13, 2024. Thirteen CA proposals announced today to get California to a more universal, accessible, and equitable health system, as soon as possible. …

https://health-access.org/legislators-and-advocates-unveil-2024-care4all-california-bills-for-health-reform/

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Understanding California’s Community Health …

(7 days ago) Webresearch can be found in Understanding California’s Community Health Worker/Promotor Workforce: CHW/P Health Care Employers.3 The qualitative interviews included several …

https://www.senate.ca.gov/sites/senate.ca.gov/files/7._understandingcachwpworkforce.pdf

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California Health Care Foundation - CALIFORNIA …

(8 days ago) Web2021-22 Governor’s May Revision Department of Health Care Services Highlights. May 14, 2021 ( 22 pages) (Page 6) May 14, 21 "Community Health Workers (CHWs) – DHCS proposes to add CHWs to the class of …

https://cachw.org/california

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California Poised for Major Expansion of Community …

(5 days ago) WebNow California is poised to start what could be the biggest expansion of community health workers in state history. The 2021–22 budget establishes a community health worker benefit within the Medi …

https://www.chcf.org/blog/california-poised-major-expansion-community-health-workers/

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STATE LAW FACT SHEET: A SUMMARY OF STATE …

(7 days ago) WebThis state law document builds on the CDC’s 2013 state law fact sheet, A Summary of State Community Health Worker Laws17 that describes the landscape of state laws …

https://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/pubs/docs/SLFS-Summary-State-CHW-Laws.pdf

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Legal Considerations for Community Health Workers and their …

(1 days ago) WebWith stakeholder input, the Association of State & Territorial Health Officials has identified a number of anticipated pros and cons associated with regulation of community health …

https://nachw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NNPHL-2018-Legal-Considerations-Community-Health-Workers-FINAL.pdf

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State Policies for Expanding Medicaid Coverage of …

(8 days ago) WebKFF Headquarters: 185 Berry St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 650-854-9400 Washington Offices and Barbara Jordan Conference Center: 1330 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005 Phone

https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/state-policies-for-expanding-medicaid-coverage-of-community-health-worker-chw-services/

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State Community Health Worker Policies - NASHP

(1 days ago) WebCommunity health workers (CHWs) played a key role in reaching and supporting communities — particularly those that experience health disparities — during …

https://nashp.org/state-tracker/state-community-health-worker-policies/

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Background on CHW/Ps in California - California Health Care …

(9 days ago) WebExamples of the work that many CHW/Ps do include: Meeting patients in the community. Encouraging patient activation and self-management. Teaching the importance of …

https://www.chcf.org/resource-center/advancing-californias-community-health-worker-promotor-workforce-medi-cal/introduction/background-on-chw-ps-in-california/

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Community Health Workers in California Healthforce Center at …

(2 days ago) WebThe Affordable Care Act is significantly impacting care delivery. This shift towards more patient-centered and cost effective care is creating innovative opportunities to reduce …

https://healthforce.ucsf.edu/research/projects/community-health-workers-california

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AB2697 California 2021-2022 Medi-Cal: community health …

(7 days ago) WebCalifornia AB2697 2021-2022 AB 2697 AguiarCurry MediCal community health worker servicesExisting law establishes the MediCal program which is administered by the State …

https://trackbill.com/bill/california-assembly-bill-2697-medi-cal-community-health-worker-services/2230848/

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How does an idea become a bill and a bill become a law?

(6 days ago) WebSections: The National Association of Community Health Workers Calls on Public and Private Institutions to Respect, Protect, and Partner with Community Health …

https://cachw.org/national

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California Community Health Worker Core Competencies

(7 days ago) WebCommunity health workers (CHWs) have been working in California for years. CHWs, as well as promotores, community health representatives (CHRs) and other health …

https://chwtraining.org/california-community-health-worker-core-competencies/

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Workforce for a Healthy California - California Health and Human …

(4 days ago) WebCaring4Cal Program (Open now through May 31, 2024) Caring4Cal is a program for current and prospective licensed or certified providers in Home and Community-Based Services …

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/workforce4healthyca/

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Community Health Worker Quick Reference Guide

(7 days ago) Webo Build individual and community capacity and health knowledge through outreach, community education, informal counseling, and social support and advocacy o May …

https://www.cencalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Community-Health-Worker-QRG.pdf

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State Health Equity Plan - Let's Get Healthy California

(4 days ago) WebThe State Health Equity Plan (SHEP) will serve as the shared equity strategy and implementation plan for Let’s Get Healthy California – the State Health Improvement …

https://letsgethealthy.ca.gov/progress/state-health-equity-plan/

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State Policy - California Association of Public Hospitals and Health

(9 days ago) WebStay tuned for more information on our legislative priorities for this current session. The California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems’ state policy and …

https://caph.org/advocacy/state-policy/

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New California law raises minimum wage to $25 for health care …

(8 days ago) WebThat rate would increase 3.5% annually until it reaches $25 in 2033. Community clinics would start the pay increase at $21 per hour in 2024, rising to $22 in …

https://calmatters.org/health/2023/10/california-minimum-wage-health-care-law/

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A new California rule tries to hold down your health care costs.

(4 days ago) WebIn a letter to the board, the California Hospital Association proposed a 6.3% target for 2025 and urged state regulators to consider how inflation, aging and a new law …

https://www.ijpr.org/health-and-medicine/2024-04-28/a-new-california-rule-tries-to-hold-down-your-health-care-costs-heres-how-it-works

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Congress Introduces the Community Health Worker Access Act

(2 days ago) WebToday, Senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) introduced the Community Health Worker Access Act, a new bill proposing crucial investments in the community health workforce to improve health care access in the United States. The Community Health Worker Access Act aims to enhance access to health services for Medicare and …

https://www.pih.org/article/congress-introduces-community-health-worker-access-act

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New California Rule Aims to Limit Health Care Cost Increases to …

(5 days ago) WebWednesday’s vote was the state’s first foray into tackling health care spending in California, which reached $405 billion in 2020, or $10,299 per person — the 22nd …

https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2024-04-24/new-california-rule-aims-to-limit-health-care-cost-increases-to-3-annually

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Is there a downside to mandatory reporting laws meant to protect

(Just Now) WebIn California, a state task force aimed at shifting "mandated reporting to community supporting" is planning recommendations similar to Colorado's. Among …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/25/1247021109/states-find-a-downside-to-mandatory-reporting-laws-meant-to-protect-children

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Most nursing homes don't have enough staff to meet the federal …

(4 days ago) WebThe new rules mean 4 out of 5 nursing homes will need more aides and nurses. Unions hailed the change, but advocates say it's not enough care, while nursing …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/24/1246628171/nursing-home-staffing-final-rule-medicare-medicaid

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How to Pay for It: Community Health Workers - California Health …

(2 days ago) WebWhole Person Care: California’s Whole Person Care pilots aim to increase integration and improve coordination for vulnerable Medi-Cal beneficiaries who are …

https://www.chcf.org/publication/pay-community-health-workers/

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Explaining the Department of Labor’s new overtime rule that will

(7 days ago) WebThe final rule will benefit 4.3 million workers. 2.4 million of these workers (56%) are women; 1.0 million of these workers (24%) are workers of color; The largest …

https://www.epi.org/blog/explaining-the-department-of-labors-new-overtime-rule-that-will-benefit-4-3-million-workers/

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California lawmakers once again introduce universal health care …

(1 days ago) WebCalifornia lawmakers have once again introduced a universal health care bill after unsuccessful attempts in the past. The bill’s latest iteration, formally known as AB …

https://ktla.com/news/california/california-lawmakers-once-again-introduce-universal-healthcare-bill/

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‘Right to Disconnect’ Plan in California Hits Employer Backlash

(Just Now) WebFor work beyond 12 hours per day, the overtime pay increases to double the worker’s usual hourly rate. The US Department of Labor is close to finalizing a rule to …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/right-to-disconnect-plan-in-california-hits-employer-backlash

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What the New Overtime Rule Means for Workers

(6 days ago) WebA cornerstone of that promise is the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) requirement that when most workers work more than 40 hours in a week, they get paid …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/04/23/what-the-new-overtime-rule-means-for-workers

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Fact Sheet: Vice President Harris Announces Historic …

(3 days ago) WebActions are the latest in a series of steps the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to improve safety, provide support for care workers and family caregivers, and to …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/04/22/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-historic-advancements-in-long-term-care-to-support-the-care-economy/

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Biden Rule Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers

(1 days ago) WebThe U.S. Department of Labor rule will require employers to pay overtime premiums to workers who earn a salary of less than $1,128 per week, or about $58,600 …

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2024-04-23/biden-rule-grants-overtime-pay-to-4-million-us-workers

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Division of Workers’ Compensation Posts Updated Time of Hire …

(8 days ago) WebThe Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation Announces the 2024 Young Worker Leadership Academy on February 15-February 17: …

https://www.dir.ca.gov/DIRNews/2024/2024-30.html

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US Chamber of Commerce Sues FTC for Ban on Noncompete …

(5 days ago) WebThe Chamber's lawsuit in federal court in Tyler, Texas, alleges that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission lacks the power to adopt sweeping rules such as the ban on …

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2024-04-24/us-ban-on-worker-noncompete-agreements-faces-lawsuit-from-major-business-group

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