Survey Results

[Summary] Sustainable Financing for Community Health Workers in Pennsylvania

A 2020 study found that for every dollar invested in a CHW intervention, Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) saw an average return on investment (ROI) of $2.47. Currently, 58% of PA CHW employers rely on grants to fund CHW positions, making long-term planning and continuity of programming tenuous.

2022 Sustainable Financing for Community Health Workers in Pennsylvania

A 2020 study found that for every dollar invested in a CHW intervention, Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) saw an average return on investment (ROI) of $2.47. Currently, 58% of PA CHW employers rely on grants to fund CHW positions, making long-term planning and continuity of programming tenuous.

2022 Pennsylvania CHW Employer Financing Survey Results

In Spring of 2022, 76 CHW employers in PA responded with strong representation in eastern & western PA. Representation lacking in central and northeast PA. Unable to reach some CCHW employers on PCB list – 575 PA CCHWs.