Julianne Mesaric’s Post

As California works to create a more equitable and culturally responsive health care system, the integration of community health workers, promotores, and representatives (CHW/P/Rs) is at the heart of achieving that vision.   I had the opportunity testify alongside some incredible partners at a recent joint informational hearing with the Assembly Health Committee and Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 about the bright spots and barriers to unleashing the full potential of our CHW/P/R workforce.   Despite CHW/P/R services becoming a recognized Medi-Cal benefit in 2022, challenges related to sustainable financing and program integration are making it difficult to sustainably scale the CHW/P/R workforce. These barriers need to be overcome so that the state's vision can be realized and CHW/P/Rs can amplify their work to improve the health and well-being of our communities - particularly people with low-incomes, people of color and immigrants.   Learn more in our latest CHCF blog about what’s needed to support CHW/P/Rs and the communities they serve: https://lnkd.in/gcT9mCfv   #HealthEquity #MediCal #HealthWorkforce Lisa Murawski Alex Fajardo Andrea Mackey Mayra E Alvarez Maria Lemus Dr. Seciah Aquino Dantia Hudson, MPH Thu Quach Katie Andrew California Rural Indian Health Board El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center Latino Coalition for a Healthy California California Pan-Ethnic Health Network The Children's Partnership (TCP) Vision y Compromiso

As California works to create a more equitable and culturally responsive health care system, the integration of community health workers, promotores, and representatives (CHW/P/Rs) is at the heart of achieving that vision.   My amazing colleague Carlina Hansen from the California Health Care Foundation was among health leaders who had the opportunity to testify at a recent joint informational hearing with the Assembly Health Committee and Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 about the bright spots and barriers to unleashing the full potential of our CHW/P/R workforce.   Despite CHW/P/R services becoming a recognized Medi-Cal benefit in 2022, sustainable financing and program integration face bureaucratic challenges that are hindering community health workers from improving their service across California communities, particularly for immigrants, people of color, and people with low incomes .   Learn more in our latest CHCF blog about what’s needed to support CHW/P/Rs and the communities they serve who value the culturally responsive health care they receive from this workforce.   #HealthEquity #MediCal #HealthWorkforce

An incredibly useful report with worrying statistics to get you up to speed with the current disastrous' state of Care. The ’canary in the mine’ is what is happening to older people in hospitals. However, problems originate in the community. Primary (GP) and community health services, and social care, are either inadequate or are insufficiently joined up and planned in ways that enable older people in declining health to stay well. https://lnkd.in/eKw7T_hP

Instead of doing separate population needs assessments, MediCal managed care plans must participate in local health jurisdictions’ community health assessments. #managedcareplans #MediCal #CommunityHealth https://lnkd.in/gpUe7Tj7

A robust community health workforce is crucial for achieving better health equity, empowering communities, and building a stronger public health system. Despite its impact, this workforce struggles with unstable funding. We can change this. Tell Congress: Support #CHWAccessAct https://loom.ly/W5TM274

A robust community health workforce is crucial for achieving better health equity, empowering communities, and building a stronger public health system. Despite its impact, this workforce struggles with unstable funding. We can change this. Tell Congress: Support #CHWAccessAct https://lnkd.in/e9zF99rv

Another way to frame it is Community and #Indigenoushealth Experts design, lead and transform public health agendas

Highmark Health's #LivingHealth strategy is committed to whole person health, including clinical, social and behavioral factors. Within that social element, community health workers become a critical liaison — especially for marginalized populations. This article explores some ways that their organization deploys community health workers and focuses in on personal insights from three of these dedicated health care professionals, such as Emmanuel Lora from the Lehigh Valley Health Network. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eT43Yyxy

A robust community health workforce is crucial for achieving better health equity, empowering communities, and building a stronger public health system. Despite its impact, this workforce struggles with unstable funding. We can change this. Tell Congress: Support #CHWAccessAct https://lnkd.in/dfQBiDsr

A robust community health workforce is crucial for achieving better health equity, empowering communities, and building a stronger public health system. Despite its impact, this workforce struggles with unstable funding. We can change this. Tell Congress: Support #CHWAccessAct https://lnkd.in/dZDbw_Vm