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Community Health Workers

Our research on community health workers examines their vital role in California’s healthcare workforce. We analyze training models, payment approaches, and integration strategies — supporting policies that expand this trusted workforce to improve care access, cultural responsiveness, and health outcomes in underserved communities.

Featured Resource

Building and Sustaining Community Health Worker Programs in California — A Resource Center

This resource library features tools to help California managed care plans, providers, and community-based organizations deliver community health worker, promotor, and representative (CHW/P/R) services funded through Medi-Cal.