Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide access to critical health care services for low-income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Serving nearly 80 million Americans, these programs are deeply embedded in the lives ... more
State governments have a critical opportunity to address the interconnected challenges of unmet mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) needs. Nearly one in three people in the United States experience these conditions, yet only about half of adults with mental ... more
[su_spacer]CHCS' Evidence-to-Action Discussions feature interviews with national experts who are working to advance evidence-based and promising innovations to improve care for people served by Medicaid. [su_spacer]Visit CHCS’ Evidence-to-Action Hub fo... more
This study offers a standardized approach for embedding community health workers (CHWs) into primary care, providing a valuable framework for health systems aiming to integrate this workforce. Background Health systems are seeking ways to expand CHW programs to... more
Embedded peer navigators provide support and mentorship for people experiencing homelessness, leading to increases in chronic disease screening and referrals. Context People experiencing homelessness face higher rates of chronic disease than the general populatio... more
A substance use navigator program embedded in emergency departments of an urban health system increased rates of treatment engagement post-discharge. Context Rates of substance use disorder-related mortality are rising and substance use disorders are increasing s... more
A community health worker (CHW) initiative embedded in an urban health system led to a significant number of primary care patients receiving services to address their health-related social needs (HRSN). Background CHWs are increasingly being integrated into prima... more
Program based in affordable housing sites for older adults and people with disabilities has favorable impact on Medicare and Medicaid expenditures and helps residents remain in community settings. Context Many older adults desire to live in their own communities,... more
An outpatient addiction treatment program intervention to facilitate connections to primary care improved patient health care engagement. Context Many patients with substance use disorder (SUD) visit emergency departments (EDs) as opposed to primary care to addre... more
Having onsite care coordinators may significantly improve the quality of patient care, while centralized coordination is associated with increased information sharing. Context A strong literature base has demonstrated that care coordination is associated with imp... more
This field scan of the Produce Prescription field highlights current trends and key opportunities for future growth. Background There is growing interest in produce prescription programs among many health care stakeholders, as these programs are part of the lar... more
Integrating peer support specialists into primary care clinics requires workflow adjustments, strong supervision models, and structured training to overcome implementation challenges. Background Peer support programs offer a promising approach to addressing the o... more
