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Bill would let hospitals direct community‑benefit funds to community health worker partnerships
Summary
HB 8 71 clarifies that nonprofit hospitals may use community benefit dollars to partner with community‑based organizations to employ and sustain community health workers (CHWs); advocates urged the change, hospitals sought narrower language to avoid unintended consequences.
Delegate Heather Bagnall presented House Bill 8 71 to clarify that nonprofit hospitals may invest community‑benefit funds in partnerships with community‑based organizations (CBOs) to support community health workers (CHWs) and related workforce development. Advocates said CHWs — trusted local workers who connect residents with prevention, social supports and health services — are effective…
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