Programs & Resources / Advancing California’s Community Health Worker & Promotor Workforce in Medi-Cal / Section 1. Introduction

Advancing California’s Community Health Worker & Promotor Workforce in Medi-Cal

Section 1. Introduction

Provides background on the work that CHW/Ps do and the unique strengths they bring to their positions, as well as the value for MCPs to integrate CHW/Ps into programs that serve Medi-Cal members

October 2021
Authored by:
Center for Health Care Strategies
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CHW/Ps in the community.Community health workers and promotores (CHW/Ps) provide person-centered services that support the health and well-being of those they serve. In California, there are new opportunities for managed care plans (MCPs) to support the growth of this workforce so their members can benefit from CHW/P services, including through the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) (PDF) initiative.

This brief Resource Center introductory section explores:

For the full “Introduction” section, download the Resource Guide (PDF).