Observational Analysis of a Generalized, Health Plan-led Community Health Worker Intervention in Medicaid.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction/objectives

In 2018, a Medicaid managed care plan launched a new community health worker (CHW) initiative in several counties within a state, designed to improve the health and quality of life of members who could benefit from additional services. The CHW program involved telephonic and face-to-face visits from CHWs who provided support, empowerment, and education to members, while identifying and addressing health and social issues. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a generalized (not disease-specific), health plan-led CHW program on overall healthcare use and spending.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study used data from adult members who received the CHW intervention (N = 538 participants) compared to those who were identified

SUBMITTER: Gordon AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9940165 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature