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Office of Community Health Workers - Cabinet for Health and …

(2 days ago) The Kentucky Association of Community Health Workers was formed in 2016 to advocate and promote the CHW profession in Kentucky. The association views CHWs as the missing link between the health care provider and the client. This relationship plays a key role in improving the health of our … See more

https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dpqi/cdpb/Pages/chwp.aspx

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State Community Health Worker Policies: Kentucky - NASHP

(Just Now) WebKentucky’s certification manual uses the APHA definition of CHWs. HB525 uses the following: “WHEREAS, community health workers are frontline health …

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

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Bill would let Medicaid to pay certified community health workers

(8 days ago) WebA bill in the House would require Medicaid to reimburse services provided by certified community health workers, who help patients coordinate care, access resources …

https://cidev.uky.edu/kentuckyhealthnews/2022/02/28/bill-would-let-medicaid-to-pay-certified-community-health-workers/

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Expanding the Impact of Kentucky’s Community Health Workers

(9 days ago) WebEach year in Kentucky, July marks the implementation of legislation passed in the previous legislative session. This month, along with other new laws taking effect, …

https://kyyouth.org/expanding-the-impact-of-kentuckys-community-health-workers/

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The Case for Expanding Kentucky’s Network of Community Health …

(9 days ago) WebCommunity health workers (CHWs) are trusted messengers who can help patients access care, improve health literacy, and slow the spread of misinformation in …

https://kyvoicesforhealth.org/the-case-for-expanding-kentuckys-network-of-community-health-workers/

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Moser's bill to expand Community Health Worker Program

(2 days ago) WebRepresentative Kim Moser’s proposal to increase access to care and address Kentucky’s health care worker shortage passed the House floor 94-4 this week and …

https://nkytribune.com/2022/03/mosers-bill-to-expand-community-health-worker-program-address-worker-shortage-passes-house/

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Legislature moving bills to address health-care worker shortage

(6 days ago) WebBy Melissa Patrick. Kentucky Health News. In the final days of the 2022 legislative session, three bills to address Kentucky’s healthcare workforce shortages are …

https://cidev.uky.edu/kentuckyhealthnews/2022/03/28/legislature-moving-bills-to-address-health-care-worker-shortage/

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State Policies for Expanding Medicaid Coverage of …

(8 days ago) WebEndnotes. Chidinma A. Ibe, Debra Hickman and Lisa A. Cooper, “To Advance Health Equity During COVID-19 and Beyond, Elevate and Support Community Health Workers,” JAMA Health Forum 2, no.7

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

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Community Health Workers (CHW) Kentucky Medicaid …

(Just Now) WebCommunity Health Workers (CHW) Kentucky Medicaid Frequently Asked Questions August 9, 2023 . 1 . CHW Program Facts • Requirements are governed by KRS 205.648 …

https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/Documents/CHW%20Medicaid%20FAQ%208-9-23.pdf

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Community Health Workers Bridge the Gap for - Community …

(6 days ago) WebThe COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the many health disparities in our health care systems, including a shortage of primary care providers. In Kentucky, there …

https://communitycatalyst.org/posts/community-health-workers-bridge-the-gap-for-providers-and-communities/

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Community Health Worker bill gains traction - Forward Kentucky

(9 days ago) WebKentucky lawmakers are considering a bill (HB 525) to allow Medicaid to reimburse certified Community Health Workers (CHWs). Supporters said it would help …

https://forwardky.com/ky-community-health-worker-bill-gains-traction/

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Gov. Beshear Signs Bills Promoting Better Health Care in Kentucky

(3 days ago) WebFRANKFORT, Ky. (July 15, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined state lawmakers and health care advocates in the Capitol Rotunda to ceremonially sign six bills that provide …

https://www.kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=1407

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Medicaid Coverage of Community Health Worker Services …

(9 days ago) WebThe American Public Health Association definition of CHW is widely used: “a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding …

https://www.macpac.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Medicaid-coverage-of-community-health-worker-services-1.pdf

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Kentucky Association of Community Health Workers – Advocating …

(8 days ago) WebCommunity Health Workers are recognized as professionals and work together to improve community health outcomes. Purpose Provide a unified association of community …

http://kyachw.org/

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Community Health Workers & Enrollment Sterling Health Care

(8 days ago) WebWho is a Kentucky Community Health Worker (CHW)? Frontline public health worker Kentucky has adapted this definition of a CHW from the American Public Health …

https://sterlinghealthky.org/community/community-health-workers.html

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Certification – Kentucky Association of Community Health Workers …

(1 days ago) WebThe Kentucky Department for Public Health, Office of Community Health Workers. is the certifying body for the. CHW Certifications. in Kentucky. For information or questions …

http://kyachw.org/certification

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Kentucky Medicaid, KCHIP & APTC Programs kynect Benefits

(7 days ago) WebChildren with countable income too high to qualify for Medicaid MAY be eligible for the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP). KCHIP is available to …

https://kynect.ky.gov/benefits/s/medicaid-kchip-program?language=en_US&gad_source=1

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Rural Jails Turn to Community Health Workers To Help the Newly …

(5 days ago) WebShe is certified by the state of Utah as a community health worker, a job that has become more common nationwide. There were about 67,000 people working as community …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/rural-jails-turn-to-community-health-workers-to-help-the-newly-released-succeed/ar-BB1m5CUA

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