Community Health Workers: A Review of Program Evolution, Evidence on Effectiveness and Value, and Status of Workforce Development in New England

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2013

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Institute for Clinical and Economic Review

This report documents the evolution of community health worker (CHW) programs, summarizes the evidence on CHW program impact on health outcomes and costs, identifies program components associated with success, examines the potential budgetary impact of implementing CHW programs, and provides insights from policy experts on best practices for CHW implementation.