HealthTeamWorks

06/09/2025

The Milbank Memorial Fund, in partnership with the National Academy for State Health Policy, has created a Policy Menu for Implementing High-Quality Primary Care to support states in building stronger, more equitable health systems. This resource outlines actionable policy options to improve access, strengthen primary care infrastructure, and drive better health outcomes. Read more here: https://www.milbank.org/publications/implementing-high-quality-primary-care-a-policy-menu-for-states/

This report provides state leaders with a range of policy options states can use to strengthen primary care across geopolitically diverse contexts.

04/09/2025

Nearly 60 years after Medicare’s creation, its payment system remains outdated—undervaluing primary care and leaving millions without access. In the latest blog, Primay Care Collaborative's President & CEO Ann Greiner explains why Congress must act now to modernize payments and strengthen primary care for the future. Read the blog here:
https://thepcc.org/news/why-a-hybrid-payment-model-offers-hope-for-primary-care-as-medicare-turns-60/?utm_source=PCC+Interest+List&utm_campaign=5416836370-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_09_03_08_32&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-5416836370-251097761

Sixty years ago, we relied on typewriters, rotary phones and slide rules to get work done. As we have replaced these tools with better, more advanced technology, our work environment has changed dramatically. Yet how we reimburse primary care in Medicare remains stuck in the fee-for-service approach...

03/09/2025

September is Healthy Aging® Month! This year’s theme, “Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself,” reminds us that every stage of life is a chance to embrace new possibilities—whether starting a fitness routine, exploring a hobby, learning something new, or giving back to the community.

Celebrate by taking small steps toward your health, happiness, and purpose.
Learn more: healthyaging.net

02/09/2025

As Dr. Eugene Wright emphasizes in the recent Physician’s Weekly article:
“Managing diabetes requires more than writing a prescription — it’s about helping someone understand their condition, adjust their lifestyle, use technology like continuous glucose monitors, and troubleshoot side effects or blood sugar fluctuations.”

With pharmacy closures and provider shortages widening care gaps, Dr. Wright calls for a reimagined approach that expands the care team, leverages digital tools, and addresses social determinants of health. Read the full article here: https://www.physiciansweekly.com/post/with-pharmacy-closures-we-must-reinvent-how-we-care-for-people-living-with-diabetes

For diabetes—and so many chronic conditions—patient motivation is key, but providers can’t do it all alone. Clinical health coaching skills can be the added support that eases provider burden and improves outcomes.

HealthTeamWorks’ Clinical Health Coach® training equips care teams with the skills, tools, and resources to engage patients in goal-setting and action planning that drives meaningful behavior change. For more information about the training and to enroll, visit
https://healthteamworks.org/chc-online-training/

01/09/2025

This Labor Day, we celebrate the dedication and contributions that strengthen our communities. We are especially grateful for all healthcare teams and professionals whose tireless efforts improve lives and build healthier, stronger communities every day. Your dedication touches countless lives, and we celebrate you not just today, but all year long.

29/08/2025

As the National Community Health Worker Awareness Week wraps up, we’re reminded of the invaluable role Community Health Workers play in building healthier, more connected communities. Our CHW training is designed to strengthen those skills—whether you’re just starting your journey or bringing years of experience to the role. As emphasized by our students, it doesn’t matter if you are a new or seasoned CHW—this training is for everyone.

“When I started this training, I was a little worried that I wouldn't learn anything as I have been in the Social Worker field for 20 years. But I was wrong this training was amazing in the fact that I did learn a lot. Some was a refresher, of information that I had already learned in the past. But this training showed me that even someone that has been helping others for years can learn something new. I was able to think more about the different cultures and how they look different. I learned that I do have a bias that I wasn't aware of, it helped me to open my eyes and see people for who they are and not what race they might be. I now stop and think about how I participate in a conversation as I listen to what someone is saying and not thinking about what I'm going to say in return. I learned that I could continue to learn new things even with all the experience that I already have.” - CHW Training Graduate

Learn more about HealthTeamWorks CHW Professional Skills training here: https://healthteamworks.org/community-health-worker/

28/08/2025

It’s Community Health Worker Awareness Week!

CHWs are one of the fastest-growing workforces in the U.S.—bridging gaps in care, advancing health equity, and strengthening communities.

HealthTeamWorks is proud to support this growth with our CHW Professional Skills Training, equipping CHWs with the tools to make an even greater impact.

Learn more about our training: https://healthteamworks.org/community-health-worker/

27/08/2025

It’s a wrap! 🎉 HealthTeamWorks has completed another successful Community Health Worker Registered Apprenticeship class. Instructors Tinika Roland and Erika Lee even had special t-shirts to mark the occasion!

A big congratulations to all the CHW apprentices—go forth and continue making a difference!

26/08/2025

August 25–29 is — National Community Health Worker Awareness Week!

Let's celebrate and amplify the vital work of Community Health Workers—the trusted frontline heroes connecting individuals and families to essential care, services, and support.

This year’s theme, “Celebrating who we are, commemorating our achievements, & collaborating with equity,” reminds us that CHWs are critical partners in building healthier, more equitable communities.

💙 Join us in celebrating CHWs nationwide and help shine a spotlight on their incredible impact!

22/08/2025

CDC’s Physical Activity page is a good reminder that staying active is one of the most effective ways to improve health, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and support healthy aging. With initiatives like Active People, Healthy Nation℠, the CDC highlights both the personal and community benefits of movement—showing how active lifestyles can strengthen health, increase longevity, and build healthier communities.

Read more here about CDC’s actions and resources on the Activity Page: https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity/php/about/index.html

Why physical activity is important and what CDC is doing to increase physical activity.

21/08/2025

A new environmental scan from the AHRQ Academy for Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care offers a comprehensive look at current trends, challenges, and innovations in delivering medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in primary care settings. This report draws on an extensive literature review and key informant interviews to examine major policy changes, the rise of telehealth, emerging treatment models like low-threshold care, the importance of stigma reduction, and the unique needs of high-risk populations, including pregnant women and formerly incarcerated individuals. Access the environmental scan: https://integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-07/MOUD_Playbook_Environmental_Scan_2025.pdf?c-6-ANN&_gl=1*bi2l21*_ga*ODc0NjkzMDI5LjE3NTU4MDkyNTA.*_ga_1NPT56LE7J*czE3NTU4MDkyNTAkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTU4MDkzMTMkajYwJGwwJGgw

20/08/2025

Medscape just published an insightful article highlighting how primary care clinicians can best support patients navigating post-cancer survivorship.

With an estimated 18.6 million people in the U.S. having a history of cancer treatment—and that number expected to climb past 22 million by 2035—it's clear that primary care will play an increasingly vital role in long‑term survivorship care.

The article shares practical strategies, including reinforcing preventive steps to reduce recurrence, creating space for emotional conversations as patients process their "new normal," and staying alert to evolving risk factors—like updated family histories or new screening guidelines—that may change over time.
Read the full article here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/best-practices-managing-primary-care-patients-after-cancer-2025a1000lzy