Abstract

This presentation reviews studies on the health and economic value of strategies to improve the coordination of medical care, public health, and social support services for high-need and high-risk populations. Community health worker (CHW) programs feature prominently in these strategies, particularly for rural and low-resource community settings. Home care workers have the potential to function as CHWs in many settings, and as such present powerful opportunities for scaling up CHW programs that connect medical care, public health, and social services delivery.

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

10-20-2014

Notes/Citation Information

A presentation at the Symposium for Integrated Home Care Aide Innovation in Seattle, WA.

Funding Information 

Supported by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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