Braiding Funding for Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Rural Areas and Policy Considerations (On Demand-No CE)

PLEASE NOTE: No CE or certificate are available in this free version of the course.

If you are seeking CE or a certificate of completion, you will need to enroll in the paid CE version: https://phprepared.catalog.instructure.com/courses/bfcha0326ce

This recorded training will discuss braiding funding from various sources to sustain the work of CHWs, as well as policy considerations, such as Medicaid/Medicare funding and sustainability.

This training was originally held on March 12, 2026.

Note on Accessibility: This training includes closed captions, a written transcript, and a copy of the slides. 

Audience

Community Health Workers (CHWs), as well as healthcare and public health leadership 

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the impact of federal, state, and local funding changes on the Community Health Worker (CHW) workforce
• Identify two strategies for funding and sustaining CHWs in rural settings

Instructors

• Kareem J. Baig, MBA (He/Him/His), Executive Director, Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance (MiCHWA)
• Miranda Bargert, MSW (she/her), Policy Analyst, Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance (MiCHWA)
• Amelia Kasper, LMSW, Community Connections Supervisor/NMCHIR Interim Regional Director, Central Michigan District Health Department

Sponsors

Public Health Prepared is the workforce development and public health practice branch of the broader Michigan Center for Infectious Disease Threats & Pandemic Preparedness (MCIDT) initiative, funded by the University of Michigan. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by Public Health Prepared, MCIDT, or the University of Michigan.

This event is co-sponsored by the Region V Public Health Training Center.

The Region V Public Health Training Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31684 Public Health Training Centers ($940,000). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by Region V PHTC, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

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