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We value the wisdom of the community: This work mobilizes the wisdom of the community and those who have long been overlooked. This work uplifts the voices of those most impacted so that they are heard, championed and prioritized. There are always improvements to be made. Doing this work allows us to listen to those who are directly impacted and find solutions on how we can do better. Our communities need people who understand them, who can communicate with them, and who can relate to their needs. Until we get people with lived experience our system will always be challenging for those who need it most. Education and knowing comes from many ways, not just formal school. It's time to recognize people's worth and contribution.

We value preventative care that is culturally appropriate and fosters connectedness: This work prioritizes preventative healthcare and culturally appropriate care. Passion for the work we are doing and supporting members where they are at and what they need. CHWs do make a difference and have the skillset to support in a culturally appropriate manner. Proud of the work because it is making a difference and I see my family reflected in the families being supported. CHW supports pregnant farmworkers to improve their health outcomes.

We value looking at populations as a whole (including SDOH). CHWs can support upstream health care factors to prevent untoward downstream health outcomes.

We value community wellness, wisdom, empowerment, and collaboration: It is important to prioritize wellness. And, to utilize the wisdom IN communities to help us be well and healthy. This work should make people want to get up in the morning to support it because it centers health and wellness in communities and those in the community (promotores) who have trust and relationships and wisdom that traditional health care systems often lack.

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This work mobilizes the wisdom of the community and those who have long been overlooked

This work uplifts the voices of those most impacted so that they are heard, championed and prioritized

This work prioritizes preventative healthcare and culturally appropriate care

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Insufficient funding and inequities within the billing infrastructure   hinder the ability of CHW and Promotores programs to expand and reach new communities.

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CalAIM is allowing us to think outside the box, CHW, Doulas, ECM now the MediCal system is being transformed, now we are looking at our populations as a whole is important to include SDOH. Partnerships are key to suscess.

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Passion for the Work we are doing and supporting members where they are at and what they need.

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The current health care system is not set up, to first and foremost, keep people well. It treats people who are sick. We need it, but it is not enough. It is important to prioritize wellness. And, to utilize the wisdom IN communities to help us be well and healthy. This work should make people want to get up in the morning to support it because it centers health and wellness in communities and those in the community (promotores) who have trust and relationships and wisdom that traditional health care systems often lack.

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There are always improvements to be made. Doing this work allows us to listen to those who are directly impacted and find solutions on how we can do better. Our communities need people who understand them, who can communicate with them, and who can relate to their needs.

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Until we get people with lived experience our system will always be challenging for those who need it most. Education and knowing comes from many ways not just formal school. It's time to recognize people's worth and contribution.

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CHW do make a difference and have the skillset to support in a culturally appropriate manner.

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Proud of the work because it is making a difference and I see my family reflected in the families being supported, CHW support pregnant farmworkers to improve their health outcomes.

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CHW can support with upstream health care factors to prevent untoward downstream health outcomes.

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Increased burden on health care system without CHWs, increased costs down the road due to lack of prevention.

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Lack of consistent/uniform training for CHWs -- no official curriculum.

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CHW models are often implemented by CBOs that don't have the infrastructure to bill MediCal.

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Reimbursement is not representative of the CHWs contributions 

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Reimbursement is not representative of the CHWs contributions 

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Lack of inclusion of CHWs by medical providers/community to be part of the healthcare team.

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Ensuring CHWs are trained on privacy rules and protecting patient information.

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Insufficient funding can hinder the ability of CHW programs to expand and reach new communities.

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Equitable billing infrastructure investment for stakeholders/institutions that have experience identifying and addressing social determinants of health.

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Unintentional consequences of inadequate state certification requirements.

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Readability of traditional healthcare systems to allow the CHWs model to thrive.

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Lack of knowledge about reconciliation practices that will demonstrate institutions like CBOs are fulfilling their responsibilities around providing CHWs services.

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Ensuring CHWs are trained on privacy rules and protecting patient information 

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Ensuring CHWs are trained on privacy rules and protecting patient information 

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Going back to the idea of creating a regional plan regarding healthcare sustainability, how about creating a regional CHW training plan that the consortium can deliver to CBOs and other partners that create a standard curriculum for our region. - Alexia Garcia