Avisery is pleased to announce that we have a a new post up on our advocacy blog, The Intersection, addressing the important role that Community Health Workers (CHWs) play in the delivery of community-based health services.
The post details developments related to the 2021 passage of Illinois HB 0158, legislation that directed the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) to develop the necessary infrastructure to support CHW certification and reimbursement. The blog post discusses ongoing work to develop CHW certification in Illinois and challenges to implementation. Finally, the post considers how the aging network and other stakeholders can engage to shape the integration of CHWs into existing service systems.
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