CHCF August 25, 2025
Mayra E. Alvarez, a longtime advocate for community health workers, explains why California needs Medi-Cal policies that offer sustainable support to this essential workforce
Community health workers, promotores, and community health representatives (CHWPRs) are a vital component of California’s health workforce. From helping community members navigate their Medi-Cal benefits to assisting with medication management, these trained professionals provide culturally concordant health services, referrals, and information in patients’ preferred languages. And because they are trusted members of the communities they serve, CHWPRs are uniquely positioned to bridge the gaps between historically underserved groups and the larger health care system.
To maximize the impact of this workforce, advocates and policymakers are exploring ways to better integrate these workers into care delivery...
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